Blessings to our catechists! Thank you for your commitment to be witnesses to the Gospel and ministers of God’s truth.
Today is Catechetical Sunday. There will be a special prayer intention this weekend for all those who serve in our catechetical ministries. This Sunday is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the role that each person plays, by virtue of Baptism, in handing on the faith and being a witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This Sunday is an opportunity for all of us to rededicate ourselves to this mission as a community of faith.
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.
The catechetical theme for this year is “Come to Me, all you who labor and are burdened.” These words that we pray at Mass have the power to remind us of, to open our eyes to, the healing that Jesus offers us in the Eucharist.
Loving Father, we pray today for our catechists. We thank you for their gift of ministry in your Church. Grant them your wisdom that they may grow in the understanding and teaching of your Word. Grant them also your love that they may be fruitful heralds of your Word and lead others to love you. Pour forth your Holy Spirit upon them to grant them wisdom about what is important; knowledge of the truths of faith; understanding of their meaning; right judgment about how to apply them in life; courage to persevere even in the face of adversity; reverence before all that is sacred and holy; and that loving zeal which leads others to a transforming encounter with your Son. We pray this through Christ, our Lord. Amen. SOURCE: Copyright © 2022 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC.
Welcome Back! Religious Education Classes Are In Session!
Class Schedule
Sunday, September 17th (8:45-9:55 AM)
Tuesday, September 19th (3:30-4:45 PM)
Sunday, September 24th (8:45-9:55 AM)
Tuesday, September 26th (3:30-4:45 PM)
Arrival and Dismissal:
Students are to enter the building each week via the stairway near the elevator (north parking lot). Dismissal is to the north parking lot unless they are attending the 10 AM Mass on Sundays in which case dismissal is to the lower church.
Upon arrival on the first day of class
−Sunday and Tuesday: Students gather in the classrooms on the main floor of the school building
for prayer and classroom assignment, then go to their
classroom.
Upon arrival on remaining days of class
−Sunday and Tuesday: Students report directly to their
classroom.
Traffic Control and Safety: Parents are asked to park in a parking space when picking up their child from class. Please do not block parking lot entrance and exit.