Cohort Program
Our five-year initiative funded by a Lilly Endowment Inc. grant includes support for 15 diocesan cohorts, supporting parishes and schools seeking to transition into or deepen their approach to family catechesis. It is intended for parishes that do not already have a significant established family catechesis program.
The cohort program is a great option, but acceptance into the program is a competitive process and we will not have funding to accept every interested diocese. However, the cohort program is not the only way you can benefit from our Community Initiative. Learn more about the core benefits here.
Features
Each cohort will benefit from in-person workshops, leader support, and access to family curriculum resources. Learn what the program could look like in your diocese.
Learn moreResources
This initiative will provide access to resources to support family catechesis sessions and send-home tools to bring faith into homes.
Learn morePilot Parishes
In each cohort, 10-15 communities will be selected as funded pilot parishes and schools to receive additional support, including free curriculum resources and an assessment process. (Additional parishes can also participate in the cohort.)
Learn moreDiocesan Partnership
This is a rare opportunity to jump-start family catechesis in your diocese through $40,000 in grant funding. Learn about our selection process and what we are looking for in a diocesan partner.
Learn moreSchedule
The cohort program will be offered during three periods, each beginning a year apart. We are still evaluating dioceses for all three cohorts.
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