let cdu support your diocese in its mission of lifelong learning in the faith

Providing opportunities for members of your diocese to learn more about the Catholic faith is a challenge. Constraints such as geography, staffing, time, and money often get in the way of providing a systemic program of study for lay volunteers, parents, catechists, Catholic schoolteachers, and parishioners. CDU can help your diocese meet this ever-growing challenge with our online courses, seminars and degree programs.

Academic Programs
CDU can provide academic programs for DREs, youth ministers, and parish staff in undergraduate and graduate level theology. The university also offers the Catechetical Diploma for those seeking an in-depth program in religious education studies. Learn more

Adult Faith Formation
CDU’s online seminars offer a variety of topics that address Scripture, social teachings, catechesis, Catholic doctrine, philosophy, spirituality, and current issues related to Church documents and Catholic literature. These three-week seminars provide the adult learner with expert Catholic faculty and interaction with other adult learners from across the county and around the world. Learn more

CDU’s online Catechism of the Catholic Church provides another opportunity for adult faith formation. This five course series builds on each pillar of the Catechism to provide a systematic way for adults to grow in their knowledge of the Faith. Learn more

Advanced Catechist Certificate Program
Let CDU work with your diocesan director of religious education to create a catechist certification program. If programs already exist, then consider CDU’s online courses and seminars to supplement your programs. We can tailor a certificate program to meet the needs of your diocese and provide a unique web page with information about CDU’s programs along with direct links to the CDU enrollment process. Learn more

Diocesan Catechetical Subsidy Plan
This plan offers a cost-effective way for your diocese to provide high quality online programs in adult faith formation delivered in a convenient , flexible, and adult-friendly format. CDU handles all the details of student enrollment, so your diocesan staff won't be answering questions or processing paperwork. Learn more

Diocesan Coordinator Plan
This plan revolves around a diocesan coordinator who gathers enrollments for 10 or more noncredit continuing education seminars or courses and submits these to CDU with a discounted fee of $95 per course or seminar. This plan provides the flexibility for dioceses to decide how much to subsidize the tuition rate paid by individuals taking a seminar or course. All enrollments are forwarded to CDU through the coordinator. Learn more

The Parish Plan
CDU’s Parish Plan uses a local parish coordinator to facilitate carefully prepared modules of three to six lessons that can be offered at any time throughout the year. Topics include the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Sacred Scripture, Mariology, Sacraments, and catechetics. Learn more