Renowned catechist Jeff Cavins founded the institute in 2008 to provide ongoing faith formation for Catholic adults of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. There are now more than 3,300 graduates who are living out their faith in parishes, families and communities.
Build your faith on a strong foundation
The foundational course at the Catechetical Institute is Pillars: A Journey through the Catechism of the Catholic Church. To join:
1) Learn more
2) Apply ($20 fee)
3) Get accepted (we'll review your application within a month)
4) Pay tuition fees
- Host Site: $325
- Satellite Site: $250
5) Become a Catholic witness
The next step in discipleship
Share your faith with confidence. Discover daily disciplines. Hear the voice of God in prayer. Find out how in the School of Discipleship.
Kelly Wahlquist
Director, Catechetical Institute
From the director
"Engraved on the heart of each man and each woman is the natural desire for happiness, the desire to know God and His plan of sheer goodness, to partake in His divine nature, and ultimately to live with Him forever in heaven. If you are looking to go deeper in your knowledge of the Catholic faith or seeking to better understand God’s plan for your life, it is our hope and prayer that the Catechetical Institute will help you discover the plan God has for you—a plan that will transform your work, your marriage, your community, your life."
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