Some of you may recall this short video I did last year to encourage people to become a catechist. I offer it once again for those who are considering becoming a catechist or as a recruitment tool for someone you’d like to see consider becoming a catechist.
Catechetical Leaders
Challenges and Successes of Being a Catechetical Leader
Every year as a Director of Religious Education has its own unique challenges and successes. I keep telling myself that if I’m doing the same thing as the year before, then I’m doing it wrong. Here are some continual challenges I face and the ways I have found success amidst them. Challenge 1: Recruiting Catechists I have a large program, and even though I have some very dedicated catechists, I also have an average turnover […]
Catechist Recruitment
Four Tips to Recruit and Train New Catechists
Just when I think I have a fantastic team of catechists in place someone moves out of town, schedules change, or some other issues arise, and I find myself searching for new catechists, often at the last minute. Recruiting and training catechists is an annual endeavor for every catechetical program. Here are some simple strategies I have used to recruit and train catechists. 1. Find people in your parish with teaching experience. Teachers can make […]
Catechist Recruitment
The Power of Invitation to Church Ministry
Being invited to participate changed my life. I was 17, a senior in high school, and I opened a letter from my pastor inviting me to participate in the Catholic Leadership Institute (CLI), sponsored by the Diocese of Baton Rouge. Until that moment, my faith lived within the boundaries of Sunday Mass and in the spiritual activities my Catholic high school offered. Reading that letter opened up a desire within me to engage further with […]
I really enjoyed your presentation. I ‘ve always loved being a catechist . . . so everything you said in the video really touched my heart. I am praying about returning to this ministry. I appreciate your guidance and prayers. I can not thank you enough. I will share this with my church community. I will also pray for you.
Pat, thanks for your prayers and kind words. Glad our paths have crossed!
Thanks for offering this video. It is really a great encouragement! I am planning to show it at our first catechists’ meeting. Loved The toolbox, too! Gave one to every catechist!
Tina, I’m glad you found the video helpful. Good idea to show it to your catechists at their meeting. Ask them to add more “top reasons!” Thanks for the kind words about the Toolbox!