We invite you to explore the riches and depth of the Catholic Faith by registering for the Diploma in Catechetics 2025.
To celebrate the Holy Year of 2025 we are offering this year-long course for just £125 (usually £200)!
The Diploma is a great way to deepen, renew, or even initiate your understanding of the Catholic Faith.
- Sessions are each Thursday on Zoom at 7:30pm (1hr max).
- Includes guided reading and regular 1-to-1 support.
- Sessions are delivered by Sr Miram Ruth RSM and a range of expert speakers.
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This course changed my heart and brought it closer to God. Gordon Hamilton, Edinburgh
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The course begins in January 2025 and you can register now on our Eventbrite page.
Rich exploration
Course leader Sr Miriam Ruth Ryan RSM said: "Register today to embark on an ordered and rich exploration of the Catholic faith, centered in the Person Jesus Christ.
"It is a great way to deepen, renew, or even initiate your understanding of and participation in the Catholic faith. To help you do that we have weekly lectures, guided reading, and regular 1-to-1 support.
"As 2025 is a Holy Year for the global church, with an emphasis on renewal and hope, we wanted to offer the course at a reduced cost and with additional scholarships and bursaries.
"So we hope that will encourage people to do something special for the Holy Year and initiate something new in 2025."
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It was a wonderful, eye-opening and exciting experience to do the Diploma in Catechetics. Mary Murphy, Musselburgh
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Need to know
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Course begins Thursday 23 January and ends Thursday 11 December, with July-August summer break (36 sessions total).
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Sessions are Thursdays on Zoom at 7:30pm (1hr max) and recorded for catch-up (private YouTubelink sent out each week).
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Sessions delivered by Sr Miram Ruth RSM and a range of expert speakers.
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Sessions organised into six modules: Vocation of the laity, Old Testament, New Testament, Sacraments, Systematic Theology and Moral Theology.
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One-to-one sessions with Sr Miriam Ruth or another leader after each module.
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In recognition of the Holy Year 2025 the course is only £125 (normally £200).
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Register on Eventbrite here.
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FAQs
Do I have to tune in live each Thursday?
No. A recording of the most recent session is sent out each Friday. Students are welcome to watch on catch-up if they cannot tune in on Thursdays.
Do I need to buy course material?
No. We do recommend a copy of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, but it is also available free online.
Do I have to sit an exam?
There are no exams. Each module concludes with a one-to-one conversation on Zoom with one of the course leaders. In the meeting, you’ll talk about what you’ve learnt and ask any questions you still have.
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A joyful, creative re-affirmation of faith which I found inspiring and deeply encouraging. Christopher Layden, Edinburgh
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Is the course difficult?
Like any course, some elements may be challenging. That's why we have gathered a range of speakers who are experienced in simplifying difficult concepts in an engaging way. Each session ends with Q&A, so you can ask for clarifications at that time too.
Can I take part if I'm not in the Archdiocese?
Yes, everyone is welcome regardless of where they are based.
Can I take part if I am not Catholic?
Absolutely, if you are earnestly seeking to understand the Catholic faith better, you are very welcome!
What's the big deal about the Holy Year?
Every 25 years, the Church celebrates a Holy Year or Jubilee: a time of forgiveness, renewal, and revival. The tradition stems from ancient Israel - before Jesus' time - when every 50 years all debts were forgiven and prisoners set free. As such, Holy Years are particularly blessed times for reviving your relationship with God. To make it possible for everyone to take advantage of this opportunity, we have sought to lower the price, offer scholarships, and get the word out about the Holy Year!
Why did you open registration on 28 October?
That date is the Feast of Ss Simon and Jude. St Jude is the patron of lost causes, making him, in fact, a patron of immense hope. The 2025 Holy Year has a theme of hope. One of the aims of the Diploma is to grant each student an opportunity to deepen their hope in the Lord and to become a light of hope in our society. Always be "prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect" (1 Peter 3:15).
Where do I register?
You can register on Eventbrite. Click here.