Here’s another resource for Catechetical Sunday, a special 3-Minute Retreat for Catechists!
Being a Catechist
Happy Catechetical Sunday!
Each year, the Catholic Church in the United States designates the third Sunday in September as “Catechetical Sunday”– a day on which to celebrate and pray for the Church’s mission to teach the Gospel to all people. This year’s theme is “Teaching About God’s Gift of Forgiveness.” As a catechist, you are responding to a call to share the gift of faith with others, even as you deepen your own faith. This call may have […]
Growing as a Catechist
Happy Catechetical Sunday!
This Sunday, September 20, 2016, is Catechetical Sunday, with the theme of “Safeguarding the Dignity of Every Human Person.” Here is a Catechist’s Prayer from the USCCB: Father of all families, you have called me to serve the family in truth and love as a catechist. May I be faithful to this call, rooted in your Word, and open to the gifts of the Holy Spirit. May I use these gifts, especially the gifts of faith, […]
Prayer/Guided Reflections
3-Minute Retreats
You’ve probably heard me make reference to the very popular 3-Minute Retreat that Loyola Press offers. These retreats provide you with an opportunity to spend some quiet time each day reflecting on a Scripture passage. You can receive the retreat on your mobile device which is something that I do, especially when I’m on the train each morning. You can also receive an e-mail reminder each day with a link to a new 3-Minute Retreat. Here […]
Will there be more of these 3 min retreats for catechists?
Virginia, as far as I know, this one was just for catechetical sunday.
Joe, Thank you so much. You do a fantastic job. I am going to use the three minute retreat this Sunday for our catechist’s meeting, so that I may do a good job.
Thanks for the reminder! Sometimes we forget that we ARE special – that we ARE called to this ministry, and even when it doesn’t seem like the seeds you scatter fall on fertile soil…some just take longer to germinate!