Getting Started with Classes

2. If you are a Catholic school teacher or principal, or parish catechetical staff member, look through the program overview that lays out the coursework for your  Core Basic Certification and   Intermediate/Advanced Certification:  School Personnel or Parish Catechetical Staff.

3. If you have chosen the  Parish Catechist Certificate, look through the program overview for catechists:  here.

4.  Create a login in the Diocesan Data Hub: click here to access the Data Hub, and follow the instructions to create a login.

5. After you create a login and a personal information page, you can begin registering for classes by clicking the large green "Register" button located on your personal page. A list of classes will appear, and you simply press the green check mark next to the class to register.

6. All of the courses that you register for will be recorded on your online page. You can and should keep a paper tracking of all the courses you attend. Basic Certification tracking sheets can be found here:   School Personnel or Parish Catechetical Staff. The OEC provides a binder with the overview and tracking sheets and to manage paperwork. Please ask for a binder when you attend your first SOWDI course.

7. Upon the completion of a course, the instructor/facilitator will issue a "Course Credit Form" verifying the completion of that course.  All Course Credit Forms should be kept with your tracking sheets.

8. Individuals who have completed the requirements for a level of certification will receive a paper certificate as soon as possible after verification of their coursework as indicated in the Diocesan Data Hub.  If a participant believes the Diocesan Data Hub does not accurately reflect coursework completed, they should contact the OEC, and be prepared to provide paper documentation for the courses completed.