Holy Family is in need of Catechists, those willing to share faith with children, teens and adults.
Recruiting catechists is one of the most difficult challenges that catechetical leaders face! We catechists know that the invitation to become a catechist, while flattering, can also be intimidating. We’re not sure if we are qualified or capable of forming others in the faith. As a result, we often come into this ministry with a bit of reluctance, maybe a little fear! Fear not my fellow Catechists, it is an matter of learning the techniques and being able to share faith!
Once we have established ourselves as catechists, however, we develop a confidence that we can now use to encourage others to join us in this ministry. At Holy Family we are blessed with formation and support for all our Catechists at every level.
If you are considering the call to serve as a catechist, we hope you call one of us and talk to us about the possibilities. If someone you know is considering the call to serve as a catechist, pass our names and emails or phone numbers to them.
Presently we need catechists and core team members for:
· Our Religious Education Programs especially in Grades 1 and 3 on Wednesdays, and Grade 1 on Sunday. Contact Colette at 626. 403.8118 for Cvillegas@holyfamily.org
· Our Middle School Program, EGDE. Contact Angelina 626.403.6118 or edge@holyfamily.org
· Our High School Program–Life Teen, and our Confirmation Preparation. Contact Marlene at 626.403.6149 or mpinel@holyfamily.org
· Adult Formation Contact Dawn at 626.403-6128 or dponnet@holyfamily.org
The best recruitment message is the testimony of a current catechist who enjoys this ministry! If that’s you, send in your comments!!!
Lawrence Shahbaz Paul says
i m a traind catechist & having all expirience working.
Dawn Ponnet says
Once some time ago, in one of Fr. Heft’s homilies he mused that preparing homilies helped him to think about scriptures and it enriched his life. He went on to thank the assembly for listening because our presence made he want to do his very best. I find a similar truth…as I am preparing for any formation presentation from Bible Study to Cafe (our adult formation piece that coincidences with the Wednesday afternoon Religious Education Sessions) I learn things about our God and our Church. It enriches me in the preparation. But that is only half of the story. As I teach my student enrich me ten times more, their questions, their insights, their faith….What a gift to be a catechist!