Catechists are those who are called to serve through
teaching,
- witness,
- prayer,
- service and
- building community.
Catechists minister to
- adults,
- youth and
- children
in a variety of locations and programs:
- parish faith formation & religious education programs,
- youth ministry programs,
- \sacramental preparation,
- RCIA,
- family programs,
- Scripture study,
- and more.
Through word and example, catechists teach the Catholic faith and proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Catechists have a vocation...a calling from the Lord rooted in Baptism to carry out His mandate to teach the Gospel.
The call and response to become a catechist is recognized in the local Church by the bishop. The response to this call includes willingness to give one's time and talent, not only to catechizing others, but to one's own growth and understanding of the faith.
The call to this ministry often comes through the
- pastor,
- catechetical leader,
- youth minister,
- pastoral associate,
- or another catechist.
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If you are interested in becoming a catechist of children, youth, or adults, contact your pastor or catechetical leader (director of religious education) at your parish or contact the Office for Catechesis and Youth Ministry to learn about training for catechists.