On this Catechetical Sunday, my hopes and prayers are with all catechists and catechetical ministers as we seek to be agents of the New Evangelization! Personally, I’m marking the occasion here in Louisville, KY, where I spent a wonderful day with 100+ catechists and catechetical leaders yesterday exploring Catholic identity and strategies for more effective catechesis. Thanks to the good folks of Louisville for a wonderful experience!
Miscellaneous
Catechetical Sunday: September 19, 2010 – Selfless Love
Catechetical Sunday is right around the corner: Sunday, September 19, 2010, with a theme of “Matrimony: Sacrament of Enduring Love.” Here’s my take on that theme and what it means for us in catechesis. http://www.loyolapress.com/catechetical-sunday-2010.htm Print Friendly
Being a Catechist
Discipleship Is a Relationship—Catechetical Sunday 2017
This Sunday, September 17, 2017, is Catechetical Sunday, with the theme of “Living as Missionary Disciples.” I’d like to take this time to offer my gratitude and affirmation for all catechists who have responded to the call to serve in this heroic vocation and this splendid ministry! For many of us, the notion of discipleship is still a bit of a mystery. What exactly does it mean to be a missionary disciple? It sounds like a […]
Being a Catechist
Catechetical Sunday 2020: Commissioning Our COVID-Era Catechists
This year, like any other year, we celebrate Catechetical Sunday on the third Sunday of September. This year, however, is unlike any other year as we will be commissioning catechists to teach during the COVID-19 pandemic and to cope with all of the complexities that go with it. Some will be teaching in person, others will be teaching remotely, some will be doing a mix of both, and others may be assisting parents in teaching […]
On this beautiful day all our parish catechists attended the 11 AM Mass were we were mandated. It was a lovely service and a great way to get started for the year.
hello, We have today our mass in my community, they gave us a book and i found your website. i would like to get more information.
Hi Yolanda. Just let me know how I can be of help!
Thanks for being with us, Joe! Your presentations were rich and engaging, and now we have much to ponder and many strategies to implement. It truly was a wonderful day and we all left energized for a new year of catechetical ministry. The Archdiocese of Louisville is grateful to you and to Loyola Press for your support!
Maureen, it was my pleasure! Thanks so much for your hospitality and I wish you continued success in your ministry!