I. CATECHETICAL DIPLOMA (with a Specialization in the Catechism) (Basic/Introductory Catechetical Programs)
[1 year]
Young Adult Catechist Society (YACS)
English
For ages 18-39
Schedule: 9:30-12:00 PM; 1:00-3:30 PM
Cost: $125 per year
Adult Catechetical & Theological Sessions (ACTS)
English and Spanish
For ages 18 and up
Schedule: 9:30-12:00 PM; 1:00-3:30 PM
Cost: $175 per year
Para informacion en espanol y/o ayuda para registracion,
por favor llame al (415) 894-7877 o (707) 307-9077.
II. CONTINUING ADVANCED FORMATION
Advanced Formation (AF) Non-Master Catechist Program Track (English & Spanish)
Schedule: 9:30-12:00 PM (Morning Session Only)
Cost: $175 per year
Para informacion en espanol y/o ayuda para registracion,
por favor llame al (415) 894-7877 o (707) 307-9077.
III. ADVANCED CATECHETICAL DIPLOMA with a Specialization in the Catechism
Master Catechist (MC) Mentorship Program (English & Spanish)
[2 years minimum]
Schedule: 9:30-12:00 PM; 1:00-3:30 PM
Cost: $225 per year
Para informacion en espanol y/o ayuda para registracion,
por favor llame al (415) 894-7877 o (707) 307-9077.
IV. CONTINUING ADVANCED FORMATION
Master Catechist Intensive (MCI) Program (English Only)
[1 week]
Schedule: 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Mon., October 21, 2024 thru Fri., October 25, 2024
Cost: $100
Grand Master Catechist (GMC) Program (English & Spanish)
[1 year minimum]
Schedule: 9:30-12:00 PM; 1:00-3:30 PM
Cost: $225 per year
Para informacion en espanol y/o ayuda para registracion,
por favor llame al (415) 894-7877 o (707) 307-9077.
MSI's 2024 ANNUAL SILENT RETREAT
2024 Annual Silent Retreat
Saturday, September 7, 2024
Carmelite House of Prayer, Oakville, CA
Schedule: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Cost: $35
MSI's Monthly Mini Retreats
Marian Eucharistic Spirituality for Our Times
1st Sundays 2024
July 7, August 4, September 1, October 6, November 3
St. Basil the Great Catholic Church, Vallejo, CA
Schedule: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
1 Holy Hour of Prayer Before Jesus in the Holy Eucharist
& 1 Hour of Fellowship with light refreshments
Cost: $0
Registration is required to obtain credit towards Advanced/Master Catechist &/or Continuing Formation.
Para informacion en espanol y/o ayuda para registracion,
por favor llame al (415) 894-7877 o (707) 307-9077.
5-MONTH INTENSIVE ONLINE PROGRAMS FOR BASIC, ADVANCED/CONTINUING, MC, & GMC (2nd Sat. Program Classes Combined with Online Make Up Classes)
Hybrid or Online Only Class Dates & Times
Schedule:
(Online or In Person) July 13 - 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM (2nd Sat.)
(Online only) July 20 - 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
(Online only) July 27 - 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
(Online or In Person) August 10 - 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM (2nd Sat.)
(Online only) August 3 - 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
(Online only) August 17 - 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
(Online only) August 31 - 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
(Online or In Person) September 14 - 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM (2nd Sat.)
(Online only) October 5 - 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
(Online or In Person) October 12 - 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM (2nd Sat.)
(Online only) October 19 - 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
(Online only) November 2 - 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
(Online or In Person) November 9 - 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM (2nd Sat.)
Cost: Please see specific program desired above (e.g., ACTS BC, AF, MC, or GMC) for cost.
Every 2nd Sat. (July - November 2024)
Registrations accepted year-round.
Nicene Creed - July 13
Seven Sacraments - August 10
Moral Life in Christ - September 14
Christian Prayer - October 12
Principles & Methods - November 9
2024 Commencement Exercises - Dec. 14, 2024 @ Holy Family Catholic Church, American Canyon
Schedule: Every 2nd Sat., 9:30am-12pm & 1-3:30pm
Unique Benefits of Enrolling
- Expert instructors
- Limited make-up available for missed classes
- No long commutes to similar programs
- Other programs cost 2-3 times as much as this one
- Open to young families supervising their infants
- Support those instructors discerning the priesthood
- Come learn together with local Master Catechists
- Qualifies graduates for advanced/master and grand master formation
- We can assist with graduation and certification paperwork
2024 Discounts
- Early Bird Discount: Receive $25 off if you register and pay by Saturday, July 6, 2024
- Family/Friends Referral Discount: Receive $25 off if you register individually but pay as a group (list the other individual(s) name(s) in the Comments section on the registration form)
- Holy Family Parishishioner, American Canyon (site location) Discount: Receive $25 off if you provide proof of verification that you are a registered parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church in American Canyon, CA (e.g. include donation envelope no. on the Comments section on the registration form)
- Holy Family Catholic Church, American Canyon (site location parish catechist) Discount: Receive $25 off if you provide proof of verification that you are a parish catechist of Holy Family Catholic Church, American Canyon, CA (e.g. you are listed on the parish website as a catechist)
Payment Options
- Pay for the full year (July - November 2024)
- Payment plan (Completion of Financial Responsibility Form and minimum of $25 per month is required until total balance is paid off)
- Pay per class for YACS, ACTS, AF, MC, GMC: Pay $25 per class (morning only or all day) anytime during the year. (Ineligible for discounts)