WELCOME BACK STUDENTS, PARENTS AND CATECHISTS!

 
Today begins the 2018/19 session of CCD classes! Today is also Catechetical Sunday, the day we celebrate our Catechists and all who play a role in handing on the faith and being a witness to the Gospel.  It is so fitting that the first day of class falls on the day we honor those who selflessly and willingly catechize to our youth.
 
SO, WHAT IS A CATECHIST?
 
We are all called to be disciples of Christ. We are called to grow in our faith and pass that knowledge onto others.

• A Catechist is a role model to our youth.

• A Catechist speaks the truth about God, faith and morals.

• A Catechist’s own relationship with God becomes deeper and more meaningful.

• A Catechist supports the faith journey of our youth.

• A Catechist takes time out of their hectic lives to show our children what it means to love, to serve and to share “The Good News” enthusiastically and willingly.

They are not perfect, they are not theologians or necessarily experienced teachers; but they have answered the call and are fully committed to bringing God’s grace to others.
 
I am thrilled to begin another year of Religious Education classes. I ask for God’s blessing upon our children and their parents as we enter a new year of growing in their faith, knowledge and wisdom. “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”  Matthew 28:19