By partnering a diocese joins the Institute for Pastoral Initiatives and other partnering dioceses sharing resources and expertise to have more opportunities for catechist and faith formation. There are many professional benefits for facilitators to acquire first hand knowledge concerning distance learning and explain it to others in their diocese. Finally, facilitators do receive a stipend. Thus, additional funds can come back into the diocese. Diocese does not have to establish an infrastructure to offer distance learning.
Diocesan partners have a voice in the content of the courses designed and offered.
Special courses related to the interest and concerns of partnering dioceses can be designed and offered. This is less expensive than hiring a course development service. Select courses can be made available, or, set up - for partnering dioceses alone. Diocesan partners are kept informed of people from their diocese taking the courses. Diocese is freed up from technical and administrative concerns for offering distance learning opportunities to support their ministry.