Comments on: Welcome to the Online Retreat for Catechists: The Spirituality of the Catechist

By: Sr. Jane fmm

Sr. Jane fmm — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:53:56 +0000

Thank you. I am the coodinator in my Parish Sunday School of about a thousand children and I find your website very useful.

By: Joe

Joe — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:31:03 +0000

Melissa, sounds like you are beginning an exciting new chapter in your ministry! Best wishes!

By: Joe

Joe — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:30:15 +0000

Nice to meet ya, Julie! Where’s little ole’ Newman, CA?

By: Julie Velez

Julie Velez — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 04:14:47 +0000

Love the “Zombie Catholic” term….
I’ve heard of “Pew Potatoes” but never the one you used lol….
love this analogy.

By: Julie Velez

Julie Velez — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 04:11:04 +0000

Hello my fellow brothers and sisters… my name is Julie. I am both the Coordinator of our Faith Formation Program (8 yrs) and a Catechist of 1st Sacraments/Confirmation/Adults… whew(13 yrs)…. here in little ole’ Newman, California (and LOVE every minute of it). My spiritual life right now can best be described by comparing it to Moses and “Here I am Lord”, not too sure where I’m going at times (or what to say) but by trusting in God, I know that I will get to where I should be when I need to be there! ” One good thing on this journey of mine is that I have my loving husband there along side me (He’s a newly ordained Deacon too!) where we “tag-team teach” willing to go, willing to move forward and more than willing to sing out loud—”I will go, Lord, if you lead me.
I will hold your people in my heart.”

By: Melissa LeAnne Zuniga

Melissa LeAnne Zuniga — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:43:01 +0000

Hi, I am Melissa Zuniga, I have taught 7th grade CCE for over 7 years and this year will begin teaching 9th-12th grade CCE/ Bible Study. Both,my husband and I, will be taking on this new adventure in our faith sharing! I am working toward a future in youth ministry. I would currently describe my faithlife as ” Open the eyes of my heart” because I just want to be sure that I see Christ in all I am and wish to be in life, and that I do all I can to pass that light on to those I can in the world! God is good, All the time and All the time, God is good!

By: Joe

Joe — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 02:08:04 +0000

Robin and Bob…are we a husband and wife team of catechists?

By: Robin

Robin — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:18:37 +0000

Hi, my name is Robin from Illinois, and I have been a catechist for 10+yrs. My spiritual life can be compared to the season of Lent. Many times, I feel I am entering a dry, barren desert time in my life, where I feel hopeless. Having faith helps me to get through the “desert/Lent” time and realize things will get better.

By: Bob

Bob — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:15:40 +0000

Hi, I’m Bob from Illinois, and I’ve been a catechist for various grades for 5 yrs. My spritual life can be compared to liturgical calendar, its got its ups and downs. I keep working at it, and hopefully get better at it. I enjoy being a catechist because I can teach what I know and learn what I don’t know.

By: Dorothy E. Rzepka

Dorothy E. Rzepka — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:47:58 +0000

One of my favorite mottoes (sp?) is: “better late than never”…perhaps a reflection
of my life as well. Nonetheless, great to hear about the Lord’s workings in you!
In your journey, remember, the Lord fell 3 times on His Way to the Cross
and our salvation….
I expect we fall a lot more…the point is: He got back up and continued on
with the help of His Father, the Spirit, the love and companionship of His Mother
and other humans. Happy journeying!
P.S. Glad to hear you are aware of Matt Maher’s music…he is blessed, indeed!