Comments on: Top Reasons to Become a Catechist http://catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com/2007/06/28/top-reasons-to-become-a-catechist/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:31:04 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Joe http://catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com/2007/06/28/top-reasons-to-become-a-catechist/comment-page-1/#comment-2717 Joe Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:04:56 +0000 http://www.catechistsjourney.org/2007/06/28/top-reasons-to-become-a-catechist/#comment-2717 Jeff, thanks for the comment. I encourage you to pursue this calling further and to talk to the people involved to help you discern if this is indeed what God is calling you to do. You are so right that our teachers of faith have an extraordinary effect on us and that, as a catechist, we now have the same awesome opportunity. I wish you the best with your discernment...let us know how things pan out! Jeff, thanks for the comment. I encourage you to pursue this calling further and to talk to the people involved to help you discern if this is indeed what God is calling you to do. You are so right that our teachers of faith have an extraordinary effect on us and that, as a catechist, we now have the same awesome opportunity. I wish you the best with your discernment…let us know how things pan out!

]]> By: Jeff Armstrong http://catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com/2007/06/28/top-reasons-to-become-a-catechist/comment-page-1/#comment-2715 Jeff Armstrong Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:36:41 +0000 http://www.catechistsjourney.org/2007/06/28/top-reasons-to-become-a-catechist/#comment-2715 Hello, I know this is an old post but I thought I'd comment anyway. I saw the notice on our church newsletter this Sunday inviting people to become catechists. I am considering offering myself for this. I believe I might be able to do some good there. Mostly, however, I remember, as an adult catechumen, what an extraordinary effect my teachers had on me last Easter and I feel responsible to pass that amazing experience on. Thanks for listening. Hello,

I know this is an old post but I thought I’d comment anyway.

I saw the notice on our church newsletter this Sunday inviting people to become catechists. I am considering offering myself for this. I believe I might be able to do some good there. Mostly, however, I remember, as an adult catechumen, what an extraordinary effect my teachers had on me last Easter and I feel responsible to pass that amazing experience on.

Thanks for listening.

]]> By: Joe http://catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com/2007/06/28/top-reasons-to-become-a-catechist/comment-page-1/#comment-1191 Joe Wed, 25 Feb 2009 02:48:06 +0000 http://www.catechistsjourney.org/2007/06/28/top-reasons-to-become-a-catechist/#comment-1191 Hi Laura from Portland! The usual route for becoming a catechist is to make a connection with the Director of Religious Education at your parish. He or she is responsible for recruiting, training, and forming catechists. Typically, you would receive some preliminary training and formation and then continue formation as you teach. If you currently belong to a parish, that would be the place to begin. If you do not belong to a parish, you may to "shop around" to find one that you feel you can share your gifts with and be nurtured by. One other route to becoming a catechist is to contact your diocesan catechetical office and find out about catechist training/formation programs that you can participate in before you ever actually begin teaching. I wish you well with your calling to serve as a catechist. Keep in touch and let me know how things unfold. Hi Laura from Portland! The usual route for becoming a catechist is to make a connection with the Director of Religious Education at your parish. He or she is responsible for recruiting, training, and forming catechists. Typically, you would receive some preliminary training and formation and then continue formation as you teach. If you currently belong to a parish, that would be the place to begin. If you do not belong to a parish, you may to “shop around” to find one that you feel you can share your gifts with and be nurtured by. One other route to becoming a catechist is to contact your diocesan catechetical office and find out about catechist training/formation programs that you can participate in before you ever actually begin teaching. I wish you well with your calling to serve as a catechist. Keep in touch and let me know how things unfold.

]]> By: Laura http://catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com/2007/06/28/top-reasons-to-become-a-catechist/comment-page-1/#comment-1189 Laura Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:43:49 +0000 http://www.catechistsjourney.org/2007/06/28/top-reasons-to-become-a-catechist/#comment-1189 How do I become a Catechist? I live in Portland, OR. How do I become a Catechist? I live in Portland, OR.

]]> By: Joe http://catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com/2007/06/28/top-reasons-to-become-a-catechist/comment-page-1/#comment-386 Joe Tue, 07 Aug 2007 19:49:53 +0000 http://www.catechistsjourney.org/2007/06/28/top-reasons-to-become-a-catechist/#comment-386 Fran, the kids are blest to have someone who cares so deeply. You know, none of us receive training to be parents but, with love (and common sense and help from our parents and other relatives), we find a way. As catechists, we don't have to have a PhD in theology or child psychology to be effective. Certainly we seek the training that is offered and or required but the heart of being a catechist is love of God and neighbor! Thanks for sharing. Fran, the kids are blest to have someone who cares so deeply. You know, none of us receive training to be parents but, with love (and common sense and help from our parents and other relatives), we find a way. As catechists, we don’t have to have a PhD in theology or child psychology to be effective. Certainly we seek the training that is offered and or required but the heart of being a catechist is love of God and neighbor! Thanks for sharing.

]]> By: Fran http://catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com/2007/06/28/top-reasons-to-become-a-catechist/comment-page-1/#comment-385 Fran Tue, 07 Aug 2007 18:58:01 +0000 http://www.catechistsjourney.org/2007/06/28/top-reasons-to-become-a-catechist/#comment-385 Hi Joe, I am going on 61 in October. I have no formal training to work with youth, but have always found a love for them and believe in their future. I feel, if I can help in any way, that is what we are here for. I am youth coordinator, at Our Lady of Grace, but find that all you need is a heart for kids. Kids are basically good and looking for direction. God Bless! Fran Hi Joe,

I am going on 61 in October. I have no formal training to work with youth, but have always found a love for them and believe in their future. I feel, if I can help in any way, that is what we are here for. I am youth coordinator, at Our Lady of Grace, but find that all you need is a heart for kids. Kids are basically good and looking for direction.
God Bless!
Fran

]]> By: Joe http://catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com/2007/06/28/top-reasons-to-become-a-catechist/comment-page-1/#comment-384 Joe Tue, 07 Aug 2007 16:01:46 +0000 http://www.catechistsjourney.org/2007/06/28/top-reasons-to-become-a-catechist/#comment-384 Maria, your words are so true. When we walk by faith we can teach what we really and truly believe and that indeed will come naturally. Those we teach can tell if we practice what we preach. Thanks for sharing. Maria, your words are so true. When we walk by faith we can teach what we really and truly believe and that indeed will come naturally. Those we teach can tell if we practice what we preach. Thanks for sharing.

]]> By: Joe http://catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com/2007/06/28/top-reasons-to-become-a-catechist/comment-page-1/#comment-383 Joe Tue, 07 Aug 2007 15:59:42 +0000 http://www.catechistsjourney.org/2007/06/28/top-reasons-to-become-a-catechist/#comment-383 Fran, may I ask how old you are? I think your comment is very well taken! Fran, may I ask how old you are? I think your comment is very well taken!

]]> By: Maria Winston(St. Paul's Tampa, FL) http://catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com/2007/06/28/top-reasons-to-become-a-catechist/comment-page-1/#comment-382 Maria Winston(St. Paul's Tampa, FL) Tue, 07 Aug 2007 13:45:13 +0000 http://www.catechistsjourney.org/2007/06/28/top-reasons-to-become-a-catechist/#comment-382 As a Catechist, you will constantly remind yourself how wonderful it is to live the life of Jesus and by doing so, teaching becomes natural and comes from the heart. You will also set a good example to everyone, most especially the youth of today, who hopefully will be inspired by you and will do the same when they become adults. As a Catechist, you will constantly remind yourself how wonderful it is to live the life of Jesus and by doing so, teaching becomes natural and comes from the heart. You will also set a good example to everyone, most especially the youth of today, who hopefully will be inspired by you and will do the same when they become adults.

]]> By: Fran http://catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com/2007/06/28/top-reasons-to-become-a-catechist/comment-page-1/#comment-381 Fran Tue, 07 Aug 2007 13:03:42 +0000 http://www.catechistsjourney.org/2007/06/28/top-reasons-to-become-a-catechist/#comment-381 One of the best reasons to be a catechist, for me, is that the children provide me with energy and hope. Sometimes people think they are too old to be a catechist, but young people need to have that experience we come with. One of the best reasons to be a catechist, for me, is that the children provide me with energy and hope. Sometimes people think they are too old to be a catechist, but young people need to have that experience we come with.

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