Parish Catechetical Leaders
Program Development Diocesan Curriculum & Recommended Resources
Program Development Diocesan Curriculum & Recommended Resources
Parish Catechetical Leader Formation
Professional Meetings
Catechetical Leaders come together several times a year for professional development, prayer and networking. This gives each parish leader the opportunity to connect with the diocese and keep apprised of current initiatives and efforts.
Catechetical Leaders come together several times a year for professional development, prayer and networking. This gives each parish leader the opportunity to connect with the diocese and keep apprised of current initiatives and efforts.
Ongoing Formation Opportunities
- M.A. Pastoral Theology from St. Meinrad School of Theology
- Newman Catholic Colleges Guide*
- Newman Catholic Graduate Programs Guide*
- *Please note, these guides are not exhaustive lists of quality opportunities. For more information, including undergraduate and graduate programs, please contact the Office of Catechesis
Adult Religious Formation Scholarship Fund
The purpose of the Adult Religious Formation Scholarship Fund is to aid in the professionalization of Parish and Catholic School Catechetical Leaders. The Diocese may make scholarship funds available to individuals who wish to pursue formal training in Religious Education. Scholarships may be granted for courses on the undergraduate, graduate or certificate level at institutions or agencies approved by the Grant Review Committee. For more information about the fund, contact Nicholas Soellner at [email protected] or 812-424-5536 ext. 218. A Grant Application Form and a Grant Reimbursement Request Form is available below.
The purpose of the Adult Religious Formation Scholarship Fund is to aid in the professionalization of Parish and Catholic School Catechetical Leaders. The Diocese may make scholarship funds available to individuals who wish to pursue formal training in Religious Education. Scholarships may be granted for courses on the undergraduate, graduate or certificate level at institutions or agencies approved by the Grant Review Committee. For more information about the fund, contact Nicholas Soellner at [email protected] or 812-424-5536 ext. 218. A Grant Application Form and a Grant Reimbursement Request Form is available below.
| Grant Application |
| grant_reimbursement_request_form_2025.pdf |
Special Financial Request Form
Throughout the year, there are various opportunities within and outside of the diocese that catechetical leaders may want to take advantage of, but face financial obstacles that hinder their ability to attend. The Office of Catechesis offers an application for faith formation leaders to request financial aid to assist in covering registration expenses for standalone opportunities to further their own formation towards the good of those they serve in ministry. Complete the form below to get started.
Throughout the year, there are various opportunities within and outside of the diocese that catechetical leaders may want to take advantage of, but face financial obstacles that hinder their ability to attend. The Office of Catechesis offers an application for faith formation leaders to request financial aid to assist in covering registration expenses for standalone opportunities to further their own formation towards the good of those they serve in ministry. Complete the form below to get started.