“Lord, When Did We See You Hungry?” is the theme for Catechetical Sunday, designated by USCCB as a particular day of recognition for all those who serve as Ministers of the Word, Catholic School Teachers, Parish Faith Formation Leaders, Catechists, Facilitators of Adult Learning, Small Groups, OCIA, and other areas of lifelong learning. Please visit https://usccb-secretariat-of-evangelization-and-catechesis.myshopify.com/collections/2024-catechetical-sunday-materials for free downloadable certificates and posters available in English and Spanish. A commissioning service for catechists and teachers is held at all parishes at the weekend. Masses and a sample are also found on the website: https://www.usccb.org/committees/evangelization-catechesis/lord-when-did-we-see-you-hungry
BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS
Please see the bulletin announcements above regarding Catechetical Sunday.
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CELEBRATE CATECHESIS: September 1, 2024
Those who Labor in the Vineyard of the Lord serve with a joyful enthusiasm to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ at all times in all ways, often with little or no compensation for their generosity of time and talent. Perhaps today we can seek a catechist, youth minister, adult faith formation minister, or OCIA team member to express our appreciation for their willingness to share their faith with our parishioners and our community.
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CELEBRATE THOSE WHO SHARE FAITH: September 8, 2024
The Ministry of the Word includes the mission of Evangelization and Catechesis. Catechesis means “to echo.” Believers who embrace the Gospel of Jesus Christ as the best news ever proclaimed are eager to “echo” the Good News everywhere. Have you shared your enthusiasm for the Catholic Church with someone recently?
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HONOR OUR CATECHISTS AND TEACHERS: September 15, 2024
The U.S. Bishops have designated today as Catechetical Sunday to honor all those who share in the evangelizing and teaching mission of the Church. At ______Parish, we are so grateful for the dedicated ministry of these persons who have accepted the call to catechize other adults, youth and children in our Faith Formation Processes and our Catholic schools (if applicable).
We acknowledge, with gratitude: (list names of catechists and school teachers) ________, _________, __________, ____________, ___________, __________.
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COMMIT TO LIFELONG LEARNING: September 22, 2024
Faith formation requires a commitment to lifelong learning and openness to grow in Discipleship. Many opportunities designed to assist adults to nurture their spirituality and acquire enhanced knowledge of the faith are presented during the fall and Advent season. Should you be open to expanding your understanding of the teaching of the Catholic Church, please visit www.catechistcafe.weebly.com/catechist-courses.html, contact the Diocesan Office of Faith Formation and Lay Ecclesial Ministry at 330 744-8451, or speak with your Parish Director of Office of Faith Formation and Lay Ecclesial Ministry for more information.
