Catechists


"Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them;
for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."
    Matthew 19:14

Mission Statement

Our aim is to help our parish children develop a deep sense of the Gospel valould lead themues that w to a love of a real, personal, and caring God.


Role of a Catechist

  • Be able to adapt the method of catechesis to the needs of the specific group they serve
  • Create an environment in which the message of our faith is sought, understood, and accepted by the group they serve
  • Prepare lessons and maintain discipline in the classroom


Qualification

  • Do you have

    –A love of God, the Church, and God’s people?

    –A life characterized by their faithful practice of faith in the spirit of faith, love, hope, courage, and joy?

    –Personal prayer and dedicated to the evangelizing mission of the church?

    –Active participation in our local church community, especially by weekly attendance at Sunday Eucharist?

    –A devotion to the Most Holy Eucharist and Mary, the model for all catechists?

Then you qualify as a catechist, please call the Religious Education Office to make an appointment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Catechists Application

Catechists Handbook
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203-758-4056