Welcome!
The Office of Religious Education in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles offers a variety of opportunities for your ongoing formation and to fulfill the requirements to maintain the currency of your catechist or master catechist certification.
We are pleased to share our new online learning management data system where you will be part of the Certified Catechist Community. This will be the system where you will track and process catechist recertification, connect with the ADLA catechist community and access formation opportunities. It is hosted in the LEAD learning management system which is part of the ADLA C3 (Catholic Communication Collaboration) platform. If you do not have a C3lead account please create one here: c3.leadlms.com once you create your account please contact Flor de Maria Luna FLuna@la-archdiocese.org and I will be happy to guide you through the process.
*Meanwhile keep using the catechist/master catechist form to record your formation
- Catechist Re-Certification Fillable Form (Download PDF)
- Catechist Re-Certification Printable Form (Download PDF)
- Master Catechist Re-Certification Fillable Form (Download PDF)
- Master Catechist Re-certification Printable Form (Download PDF)
Ongoing Formation for Catechetical Leaders, Parish Formation Leaders (OCIA, Sacramental teams, any minister and the faithful)
We are offering the opportunity to catechetical and any parish leader to participate in the classes offered for Advanced Ministry Studies as an ongoing formation with current topics that will update their formation in ministry like: The Identity of Catechesis and the Catechist, Evangelization and Catechesis, The Pedagogy of Faith, Methodology in Catechesis and Faith Development, OCIA and the Catechumenal Model for Faith Formation, and more. Download the informational flyer here.
All RE Congress workshops receive credit for ongoing formation for catechist re-certification. For more information and to register please visit our website: RECongress
For more information and to register please contact Flor de Maria Luna at Fluna@la-archdiocese.org or by phone to: 213- 637-7654
If you have questions or need assistance please contact:
Flor de Maria Luna Fluna@la-archdiocese.org or by phone to: 213- 637-7654
Elizabeth Argueta EArgueta@la-archdiocese.org or by phone 213-637-7358

Upcoming Events

Apr 26
Easter Hope – You will Be Changed Into Me: The Fruits of the Eucharist
This is a catechist mission to celebrate the Jubilee Year as we explore in this workshop the spiritual fruits of the Eucharist, recognizing its transformative power in our lives. Participants will reflect on the call to be “changed into Me,” as Christ’s Eucharistic presence invites us to take on His mission and character. Reflect on the idea of becoming more like Christ, living a life of hu... READ MORE »

May 17
Liturgy, Sacramentality and Sacraments Advanced Ministry Studies
This course introduces students to a sound understanding of the Sacraments and their context within the Liturgy. It will also give an overall understanding and difference between sacramentality and sacraments. Equips participants with foundational understanding of the Theology of the Sacraments and Liturgy. This course will take place Saturday, May 17th from 9am-4pm (Breaks and Lunch time inc... READ MORE »

Jun 07
Catholic Social Teaching: Sharing the Best Kept Secret of the Catholic Church Advanced Ministry Studies
Too many Catholics have never heard the good news of the Catholic Social Teaching of the Church. Our ability to share this “best kept secret” has the potential to transform our relationship with God and the world. Join us as we explore the history and development of the Church’s Catholic Social Teaching, its methodology, and its implications for a life of missionary discipleship lived out th... READ MORE »