"CATHOLIC SUNDAY SCHOOL"
Old title of Religious Education ( Catholic "Sunday School" )
"Confraternity of Catholic Doctrine.
What is a Catechist?
The word catechist comes from the Greek word “echo”. Catechists are people who ECHO the Word of God.
The Religious Education Volunteer Catechist:
1. Is knowledgeable of the content of the faith.
2. Demonstrates some skills in presenting our faith to a particular age group
3. Recognizes and names his/her own gifts and skills
4. Is willing to spend time at home in preparation of his/her lessons.
5. Is present to teach the class and is available for communication with students, parents/ guardians, and/or families.
6. Is available and willing to participate, if possible, in meetings and training on both the parish and Diocesan level. 7. Is cooperative in all service and worship activities involving the students.
8. Is willing to complete the Diocesan Data Base and a form required to obtain Child Abuse Clearance from the State of Pennsylvania. Must also have a signed Pastoral Code of Conduct Form as well as a Cardinal Clause. Needs to attend a 3-hour workshop conducted by the Diocese called “Protecting God’s Children.”
9. Is an active and fully participating member of a Catholic Faith Community, i.e., attends Mass on Sundays and all Holy Days of Obligation, and contributes to the needs of this Faith Community
What is a CCD Teacher?
The catechist shares in and helps to carry out the catechetical mission of the Church. The Bishop along with his Pastors provides for the catechesis of all the Christian people entrusted to their care. Pastors, with the assistance of the Catechetical Administrator, carry out this teaching mission in the local parish church through the ministry of the volunteer catechists. This catechist teaches in a systematic way the Word of God to children, youth and adults and proclaims the Word by his/her own living witness of the faith.
How may I participate?
A catechist is faithful to the past, open to the future, but especially dedicated to deepening the faith of the present generation. A catechist is an ordinary person who is extraordinary because he or she teaches as Jesus did.
If you are interested in becoming a catechist please contact. Mrs. Jane Tarr
Director of Religious Education
412-795-6376