Elementary Catechist Requirements for Tier 1

Certifications
The Equip curriculum features a three-tiered structure.  As an elementary catechist, you will achieve three certificates by the time you finish these tiers.  Upon completint Tier 1, you will achieve the Induction Certificate which authorizes you to teach religion to students PK-8 in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, and the Missionary Discipleship Certificate, common to all Catholic school teachers.  Note: because the elementary catechist track requires specialized training, the number of workshops you take and the number of certificates you receive is somewhat different for non religion teachers.

Sequence and Pace
The Equip curriculum is arranged to lead you sequentially through the stages of discipleship.  If possible, then, please follow the order of activities as outlined on your learner pages.  Also note: while you have two years to complete Tier 1, you may find it advantageous to work more quickly; a quicker pace provides a more cohesive experience and equips you for your work as a religion teacher soon.  Do not advance to Tier 2 until you complet all requirements for Tier 1.

Record Keeping
All courses which you take are recorded on this platform - with the word "Completed" appearing hwen fulfilled.  Additional information such as the amount of time you have left for each tier or downloads of certificats can be accessed on a separate platform at diopittformation.org.  The Diocese of Pittsburgh's site on My Catholic Faith Delivereed.  My Catholic Faith Delivered works in tandem with Franciscan's Catechetical Institute to provide enchanced rcord keeping for your benefirt.  The tow systems are connected so that your records flow one to the other.  Your account on My Catholic Faith Delivered will be activated when you take the Creed course below, also hosted on that platform.