Do you feel God calling you?

Dear Parish Family,

This weekend we celebrate in a special way the individuals who have said “YES” to God’s call to serve his people, through the ministry of Catechesis. A catechist is one who teaches in the name of the Church. This ministry has a profound dignity, which is why catechists are formally commissioned by the Church.

Who did this for you? Who was instrumental in your encounter with Jesus? Parents, grandparents, aunts or uncles, perhaps a teacher, coach or religious sister or priest.

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 households a place where faith is passed on to the next generation. 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.

The Children’s Faith Formation ministry is only possible by wonderful volunteers: moms, dads and other loving adults, just like you. This is a beautiful ministry, where it’s not always about having the answers to the kids’ questions but an opportunity to hear how God works and speaks through the mouths of the children as well.
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Do you feel God calling you to journey in faith with the children of our parish? No experience is required. Our coordinators will prepare all the lesson plans and supplies needed. Whether you have a few hours a week or only 30 minutes, there is a place for you to serve. Help us not to turn away any child seeking to encounter Jesus. Please reach out to me [email protected] 

To all catechists in our lives, parents and grandparents, priests and deacons, religious sisters, church family, all who have been encounters of Jesus in our lives, we
thank you!


Siempre Adelante,
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Tere Delgado
Faith Formation Minister 

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