Catechists and More
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Catechist's Toolbox
Establishing Rules 1st. Day Community Builders Lesson Plans -
The role of a CATECHIST is to enrich the faith formation of children. Communicate by word and attitude that the parish community is in partnership with the family. Catechists affirm parents as vital and competent in nurturing their families spirituality.
Qualifications of a Catechist:1. Desire to share our faith
2. Ability to relate to others
3. Attends Mass weekly
4. Confirmed Catholic
5. VIRTUS trained
Requirements:1. A nine month commitment (usually September through April)
2. Become part of a small faith community
3. Work in a prayerful and cooperative environment
4. Dedicated to one's own spiritual formation
5. Attend 2 in-service workshops and two, 2-hour catechist modules (Archdiocesan training sessions)Click here for 2017 Catechist Module dates. -
OTHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES!
Photographers, craft room, bulletin borad, hall monitors, Gospel Readers, gereral volunteers (one or two times a year for special events like Christmas Parties for each session). Must be VIRTUS trained!
Catechist Formation
All catechists are encouraged to consider the Catechist Certification process offered through the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis, Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston: http://www.archgh.org/oec/ftcm/