Sunday School of Religion
Catechists

Let the coming generations be told of the goodness of the Lord.

Our Catechists
The root meaning of catechist is “one who echoes.” The catechist’s role is to echo and re-echo the story of Jesus Christ.

The parish Sunday School of Religion is fortunate to be staffed by dedicated catechists who volunteer their time and talents to bring the knowledge of God to our parish children.

“Formation seeks to enable catechists to transmit the Gospel to those who desire to entrust themselves to Jesus Christ. The purpose of formation, therefore, is to make the catechist capable of communicating…the Gospel message." (GDC 235)

We offer our catechists training sessions at the Cathedral and at various other churches through out the year from the Archdiocese. The training offered includes topics ranging from teaching skills and lesson planning to faith, moral, and psychological development. Some sessions may be on the Scriptures, Liturgy/Sacraments, Church/Church History, Moral Living/Social Justice, and Doctrines.

All Staff and Volunteers working with minors are required to be STAND trained.

Team Teaching
Two volunteer catechists are assigned to each classroom. Every catechist is involved in the teaching activities of every session.

Volunteer to serve as a Catechist
The ministry of the volunteer catechist is the most important in any parish. It is no small thing to give so much of yourself every Sunday morning!

Volunteer catechists are provided training and are encouraged to work for Archdiocesan Catechist certification. Volunteer catechists must come together as a whole body to renew, learn and work together so that we may bring our faith to life for those we teach.

Do you know anyone who might make a good catechist?
If so, please offer them an invitation and call Sherri Rachuba, Director of Youth Evangelization and Catechesis at 410-464-4010 or send an e-mail.