Franciscan at Home is part of the Franciscan University Catechetical Institute, an outreach of Franciscan University of Steubenville. It was formally organized in 2015 and publicly launched in 2017 to serve Christ and his Church by forming those entrusted with the formation of others in any situation and ministry role – priests, deacons, religious, parents, parish and school leaders, teachers, catechists, and teams, whether professional or volunteer, from homes to diocesan hierarchies.
Through their conferences, online ministry tracks and workshops, webinars, catechetical journal, local events, guild small group circles and discussion forums, personal mentorship and wealth of resources, they support all those involved in the care of souls to grow in pastoral gentleness, faithful creativity, and bold confidence as they reach out to evangelize, accompany, and pass on the Catholic faith to others in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Our parishioners can complete a wide array of courses, in English and Spanish, from training and earning certifications as Catechists to lead and mentor Youth Faith Formation or OCIA ministries, completing courses for parents seeking to grow faith in their home, Eucharistic renewal, or understanding the Four Pillars of the Catechism.
Parishioners create a free account through Franciscan at Home gaining access to all the courses and learning tracks under the Holy Redeemer by the Sea account. Parishioners should contact the parish office at hrbtskittyhawk@gmail.com to obtain the password required during account creation.
Certifications are recognized by the Diocese of Raleigh through a partnership with the Franciscan Catechetical Institute. Parishioners who have completed courses through Catechetical Institute from Franciscan University of Steubenville, may apply for diocesan Basic Catechist Certification at: Basic Catechist Certification Application / Aplicación para Basic Catechist