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The catechist should satisfactorily complete the requirements for a Master's Degree in Theology from a recognized Catholic University.
If you are a catechist or catechetical leader who has not received a Master's Degree in Theology, we suggest you consider institutions of higher education local to New Orleans.Click the link to jump to information about your desired program:
Loyola Institute for Ministry, Loyola University New Orleans
Notre Dame Seminary
University of Holy Cross
The Loyola Institute for Ministry offers graduate degrees, continuing education certificates, and advanced-level certificates designed to suit our students’ wide array of interests and ambitions. Graduates of all our programs go on to do impressive work globally.Click here for a list of Programs of Study as well a link to request more information.
Notre Dame Seminary has three graduate programs for lay ministers. You can click on the title of each program to learn more about it.Institute for Lay Ecclesial Ministry (ILEM)
Interested in a robust Catholic leadership program? This program consists of ministry training that combines theological studies with human, spiritual and pastoral formation, culminating in a special commissioning by one’s diocesan bishop as a Lay Ecclesial Minister.
Masters in Pastoral Leadership (MAPL)
Interested in earning a professional degree in theology and ministry? This degree program is designed to offer comprehensive theological formation that is directed toward the practice of ministry. In addition to coursework in theology, students also engage in ongoing pastoral, human and spiritual formation, and complete a capstone project addressing specific ministry challenges and opportunities.
Masters of Arts in Theological Studies (MATS)
Interested in rigorous, deep study and exploration of Catholic theology? This track is an exclusively theological graduate degree program consisting of in-depth study and research in the major theological areas.
The University of Holy Cross is proud to offer a Master’s of Arts in Catholic Theology (MACT). The MACT Program follows the Marianites of Holy Cross tradition in seeking to “educate the mind but not at the expense of the heart.” This degree is a flexible, comprehensive, and unique way to learn and integrate Theology into your life, family, and/or profession. Students will follow a thirty-six (36) credit hour course of study, which culminates in the conferral of the degree of Master of Arts in Catholic Theology.Click here to learn more about the MACT Program as well a link to request more information.