Catechists do not merely instruct their students about Christ; they lead them to him (NDC, no. 55). The fundamental task of catechesis is to hand on the faith and help others to learn how to live as disciples in Christ. As catechists, we learn what it means to be disciples in Christ through our own education and formation in the faith. During the Faith Formation Celebration, Archbishop Kurtz highlighted the training and formation programs in the Archdiocese as an opportunity for catechists to be equipped for the ministry by developing “more deeply as a disciple and follower of Jesus Christ in how you think, in how you feel and how you act, your whole person.”
The Specialization in Catechetical Ministry is designed to educate and form catechists in their esteemed role in the church. It has the following three-fold purpose to equip catechists for their ministry: 1) to provide spiritual growth, 2) to increase theological knowledge, and 3) to expand skills in teaching methods. With all three areas of formation, catechists gain the confidence, knowledge, and competency to carry out their task in catechesis.
Over 150 catechists were recognized during the Faith Formation Celebration for their achievement in completing one or more of the three levels of Catechetical Specialization. Their dedication and commitment to learning about their faith, taking time to nurture their faith, and developing skills signify the value they place on their call as a catechist. As we continue in the ministry of catechesis, may we, as catechists, diligently walk the path of discipleship through our own education and formation in the faith, so that we may effectively echo the good news of Jesus Christ to others.
Following are pictures of some “joyful catechists” having a great time at the Faith Formation Celebration.
The Specialization in Catechetical Ministry is designed to educate and form catechists in their esteemed role in the church. It has the following three-fold purpose to equip catechists for their ministry: 1) to provide spiritual growth, 2) to increase theological knowledge, and 3) to expand skills in teaching methods. With all three areas of formation, catechists gain the confidence, knowledge, and competency to carry out their task in catechesis.
Over 150 catechists were recognized during the Faith Formation Celebration for their achievement in completing one or more of the three levels of Catechetical Specialization. Their dedication and commitment to learning about their faith, taking time to nurture their faith, and developing skills signify the value they place on their call as a catechist. As we continue in the ministry of catechesis, may we, as catechists, diligently walk the path of discipleship through our own education and formation in the faith, so that we may effectively echo the good news of Jesus Christ to others.
Following are pictures of some “joyful catechists” having a great time at the Faith Formation Celebration.
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