Catechetical Sunday

Dear Parish Family,
This weekend once again we celebrate Catechetical Sunday. A day to celebrate and pray for the Church’s mission to teach the gospel toall people. Those individuals, catechists and teachers, moms, dads, grandparents and loving adults will be called forward, blessed and sent out, to minister to the children, youth and adults of the parish community.

Our theme this year is taken from the Gospel of Luke “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me ... to bring the good news to the poor.” We are called to share the Good News to all, especially those who do not know our Lord. This is something that all Christians are called to do, with our examples, with our love and as St. Francis said, when necessary, use words. Some have been called to do this in a more formal role as a Parish Catechist.

The root of the word catechesis comes from a Greek word meaning “to echo, or resound.” Catechism is the act of resounding or bringing the Church’s teachings to the world. A catechist is one who teaches in the name of the Church. This ministry of teaching in the name of the Church has a profound dignity, which is why catechists are formally commissioned by the Church.
On this day we not only highlight the work of catechists in parishes and schools, but we also commend parents and guardians and encourage them to take seriously their role of making their Catholic householdsa place where faith is passed on to the next generation.

Parents are truly the primary catechists of their children. You are always the first and most important source of faith to the children in your life.

This is why the rite of blessing of catechists used on Catechetical Sunday includes a blessing of parents and guardians. You too will be commissioned and blessed, in your vocation and mission.
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If you feel called to be a catechist, but feel you don’t have any experience, do
not worry, we are here to help you. We offer training and provide you with the lesson plans and materials needed. Your “YES” helps us to minister to many more children, youth and families 

One comment that many of our catechists share with me, year after year, is how much they learned while teaching — how their own faith has grown so much when they see the faith of the children and young people be set on fire by the Holy Spirit. Come see how our Lord can use your talents.


Siempre Adelante,
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Tere Delgado
Faith Formation Minister 

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