Catholic Religious Education for Parishes & Schools - Flexible Solutions That Work
✓ Flexible Parish Solutions - Use Us as a Supplement, Your Main Curriculum, or Just for Baptism Prep
One platform. Unlimited flexibility. Whether you need to supplement your current CCD program, replace it entirely, or simply refer baptism prep students to us, CatechismClass.com scales to meet your parish's exact needs. Over 500 parishes trust us to serve their students.
Get the Full Parish Overview
Learn how parishes use CatechismClass.com to solve common challenges. Download our Parish Solutions PowerPoint presentation.
Download PowerPoint Presentation (PDF)Who We Are
CatechismClass.com is the pioneer in online Catholic education. Founded in 2004, we provide complete sacramental preparation, adult faith formation, and children's religious education courses. Whether you are a parish priest, Catholic school teacher, or Director of Religious Education (DRE), our mission is to make your ministry easier by providing the most faithful, complete, and flexible online programs available. Our goal is simple: to make all of our students saints and scholars.
Our programs are not merely downloadable PDFs. We offer an intuitive, feature-rich platform that enables real-time notifications for DREs and catechists, automated grading, roster reports, and more — making it easy to manage your entire parish religious education program online.
We Know Your Challenges
Parish DREs and coordinators face real obstacles:
- Declining in-person attendance - Families can't attend weekly classes due to work, sports, or scheduling conflicts
- Catechist burnout - Your volunteers are exhausted from grading papers and managing rosters by hand
- Special needs students - Some children need flexible, self-paced learning options
- Budget constraints - Expensive programs limit what you can offer families
- Time management - You need systems that simplify, not complicate, your work
- Student accountability - You need to track progress and verify learning is actually happening
CatechismClass.com solves all of these challenges. That's why hundreds of parishes use us every year.
Our Flexibility: Three Ways to Use CatechismClass.com
1. Supplement Your Current Program
Use CatechismClass.com alongside your in-person classes to help students who miss sessions, need extra support, or want to go deeper. Perfect for students with special needs, those catching up on missed grades, or families wanting to enhance their faith formation at home.
2. Replace Your Program Entirely
Looking for a complete online curriculum for either CCD, OCIA, Marriage Prep, Baptismal Prep Classes, Confirmation Prep, catechist training, or more? CatechismClass.com can be your primary religious education program. Students complete lessons at home with DRE oversight. You get automated grading, instant progress reports, and accountability—all without the overhead of in-person instruction.
3. Refer Baptism Prep Students to Us
Don't have bandwidth for baptism prep classes? Refer families to our baptism preparation courses. Over 1,000 families per month use CatechismClass.com for baptism prep—it's our #1 selling program. You maintain the pastoral relationship; we handle the course.
What We Offer Parishes
CatechismClass.com provides a comprehensive suite of parish solutions:
Baptism Preparation for Parents & Godparents
The #1 online baptism prep course in America. Over 1,000 families per month prepare for their child's Baptism with CatechismClass.com. Refer your baptism prep students who can present a certificate of comlpetion to you to verify their passage.
RCIA/OCIA Preparation
Complete online RCIA courses for adults unable to attend in-person classes or wanting to supplement parish instruction. Since 2010, we've prepared hundreds of individuals for full communion with the Church.
Sacramental Preparation
Complete programs for First Communion, First Confession, Confirmation, and other sacraments. Available for children, adults, and students with special needs or scheduling challenges.
Children's CCD & Catechism Courses
Since 2004, parishes and families have used our online catechism classes for children of all ages. We also offer Rite of Christian Initiation for Children (RCIC) and were the first to implement USCCB's high school framework in 2008.
Quinceañera Preparation
Special preparation classes in English and Spanish to help young women understand the spiritual importance of their quinceañera. Customize for your parish's traditions.
Marriage Preparation & Natural Family Planning
Complete Pre-Cana and marriage convalidation courses, plus comprehensive Natural Family Planning instruction. Pastoral-approved and designed for engaged and married couples.
Why Parishes Choose CatechismClass.com
- Faithful to the Catholic Church's Magisterium — Every course is grounded in Scripture, Tradition, and authentic Church teaching.
- Flexible & Self-Paced — Students learn anytime, anywhere. Perfect for busy families and those unable to attend weekly classes.
- Interactive & Engaging — Video, prayer, activities, and our unique 7-step curriculum format keep students engaged and ensure true learning.
- Fully Narrated — All lessons are professionally narrated for auditory learners and accessibility.
- Beautifully Designed — Inspiring Catholic artwork enhances engagement and creates a sacred learning environment.
- Family-Centered Formation — Programs are designed for children to learn alongside parents, strengthening family faith.
- Instant Accountability — DREs and catechists receive real-time progress reports, quiz scores, activity logs, and cumulative roster reports anytime.
- Affordable & Scalable — Most individual courses under $30. Bulk parish licenses available with discounts up to 60%.
Parish Licensing: Flexible & Affordable
Not sure exactly how many students you'll need? Our flexible parish license agreements are the ideal solution. Unlike per-student costs, license agreements give you one low price for your entire group.
Children's Programs License Agreement
Register up to 125 students (K-12) for any of our children's programs over a 365-day period. One low price. Flexible. Simple. View pricing.
Adult Programs License Agreement
Register up to 200 adults for RCIA, Marriage Prep, NFP, Confirmation, and other adult faith formation courses over a 365-day period. View pricing.
Parish License Agreements Include:
- No per-student cost — one price covers your entire group
- Full year access (365 days) to all included courses
- Flexible payment options (mail-in, installments)
- Ability to add students throughout the year
- Real-time progress tracking and reporting
How to Get Started
Ready to serve your parish families better? Here are three simple paths:
Path 1: Try a Single Course
Start small. Purchase one course (like baptism prep) and see how CatechismClass.com works for your parish. Browse individual courses.
Path 2: Preview Sample Lessons
See what our courses look like before committing. Preview free and paid sample lessons.
Path 3: Discuss Bulk Licensing with Us
Want to serve more students? Contact our parish support team to discuss custom licensing options tailored to your parish's needs. Get in touch.
Resources to Help You
- Parish Solutions PowerPoint (PDF) — Complete overview of how parishes use CatechismClass.com. Download and share with your parish council.
- Parish User Manual (PDF) — Step-by-step guide for managing your parish account, tracking students, issuing retakes, and exporting reports.
- About Us — Learn our mission, history, and commitment to Catholic education.
- Our 7-Step Curriculum Format — Understand the pedagogy that makes our courses unique.
Contact Our Parish Support Team