Faith Formation

Professional Development for Catholic Educators

Learn, Grow, Inspire

CISVA Educators embark on a transformative journey with our Foundations of Faith program, designed to equip Catholic educators with the knowledge, skills, and spiritual depth needed to excel in their vocation.

What You Can Expect.

  • Deepen Your Faith

    Immerse yourself in core Catholic teachings, enhancing your spiritual journey and ability to share the faith authentically with students.

  • Elevate Your Teaching

    Acquire innovative pedagogical strategies that seamlessly integrate Catholic values across all subject areas, fostering academic excellence.

  • Transform Lives

    Develop the skills to create a Christ-centered learning environment that nurtures students' spiritual growth and prepares them for life's challenges.

Program Highlights

Our Foundations of Faith program offers a comprehensive and transformative experience, designed to enrich your spiritual life and enhance your effectiveness as a Catholic educator through four key areas:

    • Explore the Creed, Sacraments, and Sacred Scripture

    • Understand the Catholic worldview and its integration across subjects

    • Engage in retreats and Eucharistic celebrations

    • Reflect on your personal vocation as a Catholic educator

    • Create resources for Religious Education and Family Life programs

    • Implement strategies for fostering a faith-filled classroom environment

What People Are Saying

A female teacher or counselor smiling and interacting with a young male student at a desk, engaging in a conversation or activity, with office supplies and a whiteboard in the background.

Working in the CISVA has been a life-changing experience. In just six years, I have grown spiritually in ways I never imagined, thanks to the incredible opportunities this system provides and the daily inspiration I draw from my students to live out my faith with purpose and joy.

-Lauren U.

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Invest in Your Vocation

The Foundations of Faith program is more than professional development—it's a calling to deepen your faith and enhance your ability to inspire the next generation of Catholics. Join us in this rigorous and rewarding journey that will empower you to:

  • Cultivate a Christ-centered learning environment

  • Integrate faith and reason across the curriculum

  • Foster moral development and social justice awareness in students

  • Become a confident and effective catechist

Embrace this opportunity to strengthen your foundation in Catholic education and ignite the flame of faith in your students. Enroll in Foundations of Faith today and take the next step in your vocation as a Catholic educator.

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