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Citizenship​

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At Catholic Charities, we offer citizenship exam preparation classes to help our students pass the U.S. Citizenship test. Preparation includes English language skill development and civics content knowledge. We offer classes at different levels to help all students be successful.  For more information about our citizenship class levels, please click the descriptions below.

Course Descriptions

Citizenship - Level 1
This course is designed to help prepare adult immigrants at the low to high beginning ESL level to learn about the naturalization process. This preparation includes developing English language skills and civics content knowledge, and learning about the Form N-400 and the naturalization interview.  Students will engage  in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.  Students will also become familiar with American culture. 
Citizenship - Level 1
Prerequisites: All Catholic Charities students enrolling in Intermediate Citizenship must take a CASAS appraisal exam and score 200 or higher on a CASAS locator or post-test.

This course continues and reinforces content and skills from our Beginning Citizenship level. This course prepares adult immigrants at the low intermediate to advanced ESL level to complete the naturalization process in order to become U.S. Citizens. This preparation includes developing English language skills and civics content knowledge, and learning about the Form N-400 and the naturalization interview with an emphasis on conversation.  Students will engage in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.  Students will also become familiar with American culture. 
Required Technology for Online Learning 

Before you get started, ask yourself:
  • Do I have a laptop, desktop computer, Chromebook, tablet, or smartphone with a built-in camera and microphone access?
  • Do I have stable internet access (hotspot, cable, wireless, cellular, etc.) on my device?
  • Do I have Google Chrome installed on my device? Click the following link for directions
​ https://www.google.com/chrome
  •  Can I open a PDF document on my device? Click on the following link for directions https://get.adobe.com/reader
Learn more about:
​Our Adult Education Programs
Legal Services for Citizenship
English as Second Language (ESL)
Citizenship Classes
​Plaza Comunitaria

​College English Readiness (Accuplacer)
Conversation Partners
High School Equivalency (HSE)
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The mission of Catholic Charities is to put faith in action to improve the lives of those in need. We provide services to promote self-sufficiency, strengthen families, fight poverty, and build community. As the local 501(c)(3) affiliate of Catholic Charities USA, we remain dedicated to finding solutions to some of the most pressing social challenges individuals, children and families face regardless of race, religion, color, country of origin, disabilities, gender, age, or sexual orientation.
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Meet Our Staff
    • Who We Are >
      • FAQ
    • Board of Directors
    • Accountability
    • Our Past Work >
      • Casa de Corazon
      • St. Brigid's Brew
      • 2020 Census
    • Feedback
    • Contact Us
  • How We Help
    • Children's Learning Center >
      • Meet Our Staff
      • PAGINA EN ESPANOL
    • Adult Education >
      • Career Pathways
    • HOUSING SERVICES >
      • Affordable Housing
    • Migrant Support >
      • Daca Information
      • Santa Fe
      • ESL PROGRAM
      • Citizenship program
    • Refugee Support
    • Senior Transportation Services
    • Community Involvement >
      • In Kind Donations
    • COVID Resources
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteer
    • Jobs
    • Fundraising Events >
      • Saint Nicholas Ball
      • Second Collection
      • Matthew 25 Giving Society
    • Share Your Story
  • Media Center
    • PRESS RELEASES
    • CC Statement on Archdiocese Chapter 11
    • Newsletter - Stories of Hope
  • Donate
  • Ways to Give