This Sunday is Catechetical Sunday. We thank all those who serve in our catechetical ministries.
Why do we celebrate Catechetical Sunday?
In 1935, the Vatican published On the Better Care and Promotion of Catechetical Education, a document that asks every country to acknowledge the importance of the Church’s teaching ministry and to honor those who serve the Christian community as catechists. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has designated the third Sunday in September as Catechetical Sunday. Parents and guardians are also honored because they are the true first catechists, sharing the Catholic faith with their families. Catechetical Sunday is an opportunity for all Catholics to rededicate themselves to the mission of handing on the faith and being a witness to the Gospel as a community of faith.
This year’s Catechetical Sunday theme is from Saint Paul’s words in his first letter to the Corinthians: “I received from the Lord what I also handed on to you.” This year’s theme reminds us that catechists are the instruments through which many come to encounter Christ.
Visit our Web site to register for Religious Education classes. Go to www.olmc.us and click on Learn – Religious Education – Registration.
We are offering remote/online learning as we begin the 2020-2021 school year. Students will have access to the e-book from RCL Benziger, our book publisher and also Zoom instruction with a catechist. Online instruction will continue until such time that we can safely invite students and catechists back to the classroom.
Blessings to our catechists! Thank you for your commitment to be witnesses to the Gospel and ministers of God’s truth.
Bill Angresano Greg Eaton
Grace Antonucci Karin Erdtmann
Fr. Anthony Armstrong Milagros Gardner
Corrado Buzzerio Nick Hroncich
Quennie Cabanilla Cristina McBeth
Terri Chartouni Ella Oaten
Charlie Collins Madison Oaten
Lisa Collins Gena Rodsan