We welcome catechists to pass on their faith to the children and youth of our parish. Our program is dependent on parents/volunteers who are willing to prepare and share their religious knowledge and experiences with the youth they are commissioned to teach.
Being a catechist/assistant catechist/small group leader is a growing experience and a responsibility. We believe that in order for you to be effective and truthful in your teachings you must be participating in your own on-going faith formation. We strive to assist you in learning more about the Catholic faith and in developing the confidence and skills needed to share faith with children, family and friends. We offer training opportunities, Bible Studies and reflection days throughout the year at our own parish as well as within the Archdiocese. Upcoming opportunities include:
FALL CATECHIST TRAINING: See individual grade level links and calendar of events below.
- Deanery Catechist Day - at St. Ignatius Loyola Parish - Saturday, September 25 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Call for registration information.
- Catechist Morning Reflection - in CC Meeting Room - Saturday, January 8 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Archdiocesan Catechetical Conference - Hilton of the Americas, Houston - Saturday, February 12, 2011
FORMATION TOWARD CHRISTIAN MINISTRY - Theological Content Courses
To begin at Christ the Good Shepherd Parish on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
For registration information please contact Mary Wright, Brian Lennox, Kim Nguyen or Kathy Schaefer.
VIRTUS TRAINING DATES SCHEDULED:
This training is for all volunteers (18 years and older) who will be working with our youth must take a Virtus class. Virtus is offered here at St. Ignatius. Please register online at www.virtus.org for one of the following sessions:
Saturday, September 11th, noon - 3 p.m., Christus Center Meetng Room
Thursday, September 16th, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., Social Hall
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Wed, September 8
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM |
EC, Elem., Jr. High Catechist Training First Catechist Training Option Meet with your grade level DRE; receive schedules and materials |
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Thu, September 9
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
EC, Elem., Jr. High Catechist Training Second Catechist Training Option Meet with your grade level DRE; receive schedules and materials |
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Sat, September 11
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
EC, Elem., Jr. High Catechist Training - Recommended for New Catechists and Assistants Third Catechist Training Option - Meet with your grade level DRE; receive schedules and materials |
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Sat, January 8
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Catechist Morning Reflection Join your fellow catechists for a morning of prayer and reflection to strengthen your faith as we prepare to begin a new semester in faith formation. |