Area A: Catechist as a Person of Faith--The Spirituality of the Catechist - This area refers to those experiences which foster the catechist's personal growth as an adult believer.

Area B: Understanding the Person Being Catechized - This area refers to those experiences which assist the catechist in understanding the development of the whole person: moral, intellectual, psychological, social, emotional and physical development.

Area C: Context and Process of Catechesis - This area refers to those learning experiences which assist the catechist in understanding and using catechetical skills: catechetical methodologies, learning environment, lesson planning, etc.

Area D: Message or Content of Catechesis - This area of growth refers to those learning experiences which provide knowledge and understanding of the elements of the Christian message according to the Documents of Vatical Council II, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and the General Directory for Catechesis.