The Franciscan
International Guild
for Catechists & Leaders
Hello &
Welcome!
The Guild
The purpose of the Guild is to apprentice YOU - catechists & leaders - in the craft of excellent Catechesis and to support you with community and accompaniment.
The Charism
The Guild passes on the Catechetical Charism of Franciscan University, whole and entire. You will receive access to the best formation using faithful pedagogy.
For You AND Your Institution
And it's not just for you! Add a Guild membership to your parish, school, or apostolate today and let your community benefit from these resources.
Exclusive
Resources
Discussion Board
Join discussions answering YOUR urgent questions with other Guild members.
Catechetical Videos & Webinars
Gain access to exclusive catechetical video resources just for Guild members.
Podcasts
Don't have time to watch a video? Listen to one of our fantastic podcast episodes.
Job Board
Find current job postings from our partnering institutions and dioceses.
Partner Discounts
Enjoy discounts from Franciscan University Online and some of your favorite vendors.
The Catechetical Review
Gain access to the world's oldest English language catechetical journal.
Live Mentoring & Certification
Be mentored by a Catechetical Institute trained mentor who has experience in YOUR field. Earn a certificate from Franciscan University (not for academic credit) in the mentored tracks you complete.
Guild Circles
Join a small group of your peers and be guided through studies of Church documents by a CI mentor or a Franciscan University Professor.
St. John Bosco Conference
Visit us here at Franciscan University for our annual St. John Bosco Conference in July and meet other catechists and leaders in person!
Personal
Accompaniment
Flexible
Pricing
Annual Guild Fee
Pay what you can as your annual fee which gains you access to all of the resources on Franciscan At Home and all of the exclusive Guild resources.
Guild Circles
Guild circle participation pricing varies between $15 - $40 per person.
Live Mentoring
Benefit from a live CI trained mentor and work towards certification for just $12.99 per month.
