Lay Catechist Certificate
According to the Constitutions and Canons of the Episcopal Church, "a Catechist is a lay person authorized to prepare persons for Baptism, Confirmation, Reception, and the Reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows, and shall function under the direction of the Member of the Clergy or other leader exercising oversight of the congregation or other community of faith" (Canon III.4.8).
Licenses for all canonical lay ministries are issued by the bishop of one’s diocese. However, this curriculum, developed in collaboration with individuals from the dioceses of Kansas and West Missouri, will provide you the course preparation you need to be effective as a lay catechist. If you have questions about lay licensure, contact your diocesan office.
Each course must be taken for credit. Students follow all the usual BKSM academic policies and procedures. After you have successfully completed the six courses listed below, BKSM will award you a certificate of completion and forward your transcript to your bishop.
Attending orientation and a student retreat is an extremely helpful, but not required option for student on a lay license track.
Required Courses
You will find the 2023-24 course schedule here.
You are invited, though not required to attend the Student Retreat for Second-Year, Anglican Studies, Lay Certificate and PMA students.
To get started, fill out the Contact Us form or Register for a Course.
Licenses for all canonical lay ministries are issued by the bishop of one’s diocese. However, this curriculum, developed in collaboration with individuals from the dioceses of Kansas and West Missouri, will provide you the course preparation you need to be effective as a lay catechist. If you have questions about lay licensure, contact your diocesan office.
Each course must be taken for credit. Students follow all the usual BKSM academic policies and procedures. After you have successfully completed the six courses listed below, BKSM will award you a certificate of completion and forward your transcript to your bishop.
Attending orientation and a student retreat is an extremely helpful, but not required option for student on a lay license track.
Required Courses
- Adult Catechesis and Formation
- Theology of Education Ministry
- The Contemporary Catechumenate
- Christian History
- Anglican Spirituality
- One elective in a subject matter (Bible, history, etc.) relevant to the catechetical needs in one's particular congregational setting.
You will find the 2023-24 course schedule here.
You are invited, though not required to attend the Student Retreat for Second-Year, Anglican Studies, Lay Certificate and PMA students.
To get started, fill out the Contact Us form or Register for a Course.