"Without the diocese where would the priest or faithful turn? It is the diocese that ensures the universality of our precious Catholic Faith."
Archbishop Emeritus James P Keleher
Dioceses have the joyful commission to connect their clergy and faithful with the teaching, traditions and timelessness of the Catholic Church. MCFD provides an online system rich in resources to help develop and manage people, collaborate on efforts, track results, and connect with the widest possible audience.
Innovative Tracking and Reporting
Online management of certification programs and diocesan events.
Provide a viable online option for basic catechist training
Choose from readily-available courses in the MCFD content library. The content of each course is aligned with the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Reconfigure the lessons in the courses to create customized learning that matches diocesan needs and desired outcomes.
Create and manage custom certifications
Select and arrange catechist training to create various certification tracks. For example, create adult learning based upon the four pillars of the faith. Use elective courses from premier publishers, such as Matthew Kelly, to meet specific spiritual needs.
Schedule and manage live diocesan events
Schedule, manage, and track all aspects of live classes. Events can be included as part of a certification track or for other needs defined by the diocese. Live event tracking includes attendance verification. Use with online courses to create a blended learning experience that can be combined with online collaboration to help participants prepare for each class meeting.
View current progress from a dashboard
View up to the minute progress of learners within each program. Use progress reports to send course reminders to participants and keep diocesan learners moving through courses.
Customizable Learning System
Use a blend of features for tracking and reporting.
MCFD Online Course Library
Customize existing content and rapidly deploy online classes that align with your outcomes.
Certification Management
Create, manage and track requirements, combining online and in-person courses.
Live Events
Schedule events and process registrations online, including offering a waitlist and tracking attendance.
Moment in Time
Offer additional education using a mobile device to record and post content for discussion.
Enhanced Library
Share documents, links, and social media in a central repository that features permission controls.
eCommerce Store
Sell products and take payment for custom courses and live event management.
Collaboration Process Map
Create custom plans that guide users through various lessons and events of the learning process.
Content Creation
Create dynamic, unique, and interactive learning that will engage learners of all ages.
Case Studies
Here are recent case studies concerning the challenges shared by many dioceses.
A trusted online solution
75
Dioceses
3,400+
Parishes / Schools
115,000+
Individual Learners
650
Homeschool Groups