Faith Formation for parishes and families

The Diocese of Pittsburgh has launched "Equip," its new platform for the ministry formation of teachers and catechists in partnership with the Catechetical Institute of Franciscan University of Steubenville. 

This format will replace the former program, serving as the new vehicle by which Diocesan-recognized catechetical certification is attained.  Thousands of participants nationwide have reviewed Franciscan’s Catechetical Institute, finding it consistantly enthusiastic and overwhelmingly positive.  The program was made available to Catholic school teachers in Janaury 2022; we are excited to make it available to parish catechists soon. Stay tuned for more details.  

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is an alternative model for elementary catechesis approved for use in the Diocese of Pittsburgh. It is the result of a long period of careful observation of children by Scripture scholar Sofia Cavalletti and her Montessori collaborator, Gianna Gobbi.  

For more information about this catechesis, click here. To register for a scholarship for a CGS course, see the next section.

Learn more about scholarships to assist those who minister to youth (Pre K-21).

Click here to apply for Master's, professional development and formator scholarships.

Click here for a CGS course scholarship form.

Click here for CGS Roster of Participants
(To be turned in by Catechetical Administrator to diocese to receive scholarship funds for attendees).