National Association of Professional Catechetical Leaders (NAPCL)

The National Association of Professional Catechetical Leaders (NAPCL) provides professional catechetical development, training and resources for catechists, Catholic school teachers, principals, directors & coordinators of religious education. Through courses, webinars, workshops, retreats and our annual conference, our mission is to form, equip & empower all religious educators and administrators in catechesis for the 21st century.

NAPCL MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS FOR CATECHETICAL LEADERS

Unlimited access to NAPCL Professional Development Resources

  • Professional Development and Consulting
  • Virtual Training and Formation
  • On-site Training and Formation
  • Catechist Formation Courses
  • Monthly Webinars
  • Weekly Podcast
  • Blogs & Articles
  • Monthly Newsletter
  • Quarterly Workshops
  • Yearly Retreats
  • Annual Conference
  • Networking Opportunities
  • Discount on CatholicBrain and Other Partner Resources
  • Access NAPCL Catechetical Resources and Curriculum
  • Online Community for Catechetical Leaders
  • Much More!

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NAPCL YEARLY MEMBERSHIP PLAN

$129 Yearly for individual

NAPCL offers a Catechist formation process that combines NAPCL's own catechetical content in conjunction with the ODB Films VCat Catechism Series as part of a comprehensive catechist formation training package. The structure of the package is as follows:

  • Professional Development and Consulting
  • Virtual Training and Formation
  • On-site Training and Formation
  • Catechist Formation Courses
  • Monthly Webinars
  • Weekly Podcast
  • Blogs & Articles
  • Monthly Newsletter
  • Quarterly Workshops
  • Yearly Retreats
  • Annual Conference
  • Networking Opportunities
  • Discount on CatholicBrain and Other Partner Resources
  • Access NAPCL Catechetical Resources and Curriculum
  • Online Community for Catechetical Leaders
  • Much More!

NAPCL YEARLY MEMBERSHIP PLAN

$999 Yearly for Parishes

NAPCL offers a Catechist formation process that combines NAPCL's own catechetical content in conjunction with the ODB Films VCat Catechism Series as part of a comprehensive catechist formation training package. The structure of the package is as follows:

  • Professional Development and Consulting
  • Virtual Training and Formation
  • On-site Training and Formation
  • Catechist Formation Courses
  • Monthly Webinars
  • Weekly Podcast
  • Blogs & Articles
  • Monthly Newsletter
  • Quarterly Workshops
  • Yearly Retreats
  • Annual Conference
  • Networking Opportunities
  • Discount on CatholicBrain and Other Partner Resources
  • Access NAPCL Catechetical Resources and Curriculum
  • Online Community for Catechetical Leaders
  • Much More!
Professional Catechetical Workshop

As part of the overall comprehensive catechist formation package, NAPCL will provide a one-time onsite Catechetical training and formation workshop for the first year of your subscription at no extra cost.

NAPCL YEARLY MEMBERSHIP PLAN

$999 yearly Yearly for School

NAPCL offers a Catechist formation process that combines NAPCL's own catechetical content in conjunction with the ODB Films VCat Catechism Series as part of a comprehensive catechist formation training package. The structure of the package is as follows:

  • Professional Development and Consulting
  • Virtual Training and Formation
  • On-site Training and Formation
  • Catechist Formation Courses
  • Monthly Webinars
  • Weekly Podcast
  • Blogs & Articles
  • Monthly Newsletter
  • Quarterly Workshops
  • Yearly Retreats
  • Annual Conference
  • Networking Opportunities
  • Discount on CatholicBrain and Other Partner Resources
  • Access NAPCL Catechetical Resources and Curriculum
  • Online Community for Catechetical Leaders
  • Much More!
Professional Catechetical Workshop

As part of the overall comprehensive catechist formation package, NAPCL will provide a one-time onsite Catechetical training and formation workshop for the first year of your subscription at no extra cost.

Option #1

Diocesan Professional Catechetical Workshop and In-Service Presentation Options

National Association of Professional Catechetical Leaders (NAPCL) will provide onsite Professional Catechetical presentations, workshops and specific catechist and teacher formation opportunities to fulfill the following areas:

  • Diocesan Retreat Days
  • Diocesan Days of Reflection
  • Diocesan Continuing Education Units
  • Diocesan Keynote Presentations
  • Other areas of formation upon request
Option #1*
  • The Diocese invites NAPCL Dr. Marlon De La Torre/Guest Speaker to present on a specific agreed upon area(s) of formation.
  • The Diocese covers all fees related to the Dr. Marlon De La Torre/Guest Speaker e.g. stipend, transportation and housing.
  • NAPCL will provide two keynote/catechetical formation presentations upon request.
  • NAPCL will offer a significant membership discount (individual or group) on the entire Catholic Brain catechetical platform on the day of the event.

Note* Dr. Marlon De La Torre, PhD, President and Executive Director of the NAPCL will provide on-going professional Catechetical development and formation in the form of post conference follow-up inquiries, guidance and ministerial direction in all areas of catechetical ministry for six months after the date of the presentation.

Option #2

Diocesan Professional Catechetical Workshop and In-Service Presentation Options

National Association of Professional Catechetical Leaders (NAPCL) will provide onsite Professional Catechetical presentations, workshops and specific catechist and teacher formation opportunities to fulfill the following areas:

  • Diocesan Retreat Days
  • Diocesan Days of Reflection
  • Diocesan Continuing Education Units
  • Diocesan Keynote Presentations
  • Other areas of formation upon request
Option #2*
  • The Diocese invites NAPCL Dr. Marlon De La Torre/Guest Speaker to present on a specific agreed upon area(s) of formation.
  • NAPCL covers all fees related to the Dr. Marlon De La Torre/Guest Speaker e.g. stipend, transportation and housing at no cost to the Diocese.
  • NAPCL will provide two keynote/catechetical formation presentations upon request.
  • NAPCL will offer a modified membership discount (individual or group) on the entire Catholic Brain catechetical platform on the day of the event.

Note* Dr. Marlon De La Torre, PhD, President and Executive Director of the NAPCL will provide on-going professional Catechetical development and formation in the form of post conference follow-up inquiries, guidance and ministerial direction in all areas of catechetical ministry for six months after the date of the presentation.

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Dr Marlon De La Torre, MA, MEd., Ph.D.

President, National Association of Professional Catechetical Leaders

MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT

Dear Colleagues in Christ,

There has never been a more important time in the missionary life of the Catholic Church to go forth and proclaim the truth, beauty, and goodness of Jesus Christ and His Church. Part of our baptismal identity calls us to actively contribute in the priestly, prophetic, and kingly office of Jesus Christ to impart and demonstrate the Catholic faith in word and deed.

We know and understand that the Christian community represents the origin of catechesis. As the catechetical community continues to engage a culture that has become more ambivalent against Christ and His Church it is evident that additional ministerial support is needed. To address these growing needs the National Association of Professional Catechetical Leaders (NAPCL) is meant to serve as a beacon of light and hope for the Christian community. The focus of NAPCL is to provide catechetical support, resources, and professional development to address the growing tide of pastoral, catechetical, and doctrinal challenges many catechetical leaders encounter in their own diocesan and parish communities.

I invite you to acquaint yourself with the NAPCL and how it may assist you in your catechetical ministry. Thank you for your service to the Church and for the sacrifices you have made to deliver the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Yours servant in Christ,

Dr Marlon De La Torre, MA, MEd., Ph.D.
President, National Association of Professional Catechetical Leaders

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