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!
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Catechetical Sunday – September 16, 2012
I see that the theme for Catechetical Sunday this year is “Catechists and Teachers as Agents of the New Evangelization.” While not exactly one of the more poetically-phrased themes, it nonetheless touches on a crucial aspect of catechesis: the relationship between catechesis and evangelization. Be sure to take a look at the various resources available at USCCB.com. Print Friendly
Catechetical Leaders
Resources for Catechetical Sunday, September 18, 2016
Catechetical Sunday is less than a month away! This year’s theme is “Prayer: The Faith Prayed,” drawing from the fourth pillar of our Catholic faith (Creed, Sacraments, Morality, and Prayer). The National Conference for Catechetical Leadership (NCCL) has put together a Catechetical Sunday Digital Toolkit with links to a number of excellent resources, for not only Catechetical Sunday, but also for deepening the prayer lives of God’s People. Of course, the USCCB (United States Conference […]
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!