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IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER TO HELP WITH OUR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM, PLEASE CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE.
We are always excited to have more catechists!
TO COMPLETE THE SADLIER TRAINING:
1. Click on https:https://www.religion.sadlierconnect.com/religion.
2. Look for Catechist Development icon (as on the left)
3. Choose one of the categories, then a topic Example: a. (Category) Catechesis i. (Topic) Catechesis Today and the Catechist b. (Category) Evangelization i. (Topic) Forming Evangelizing Catechists
4. After reading and reflecting on the article email Christella Alvarez at calvarez@victoriadiocese.org and offer one or two examples of how the article was helpful to your ministry. I will respond to each email. You will be given two hours of ongoing catechist formation credit for each topic you read and offer a response to me via email. I look forward to hearing from you.
** Contact Christella Alvarez at calvarez@victoriadiocese.org or at 361-676-8579 for questions or comments about these Catechist training resources. ** Please feel free to share this information with anyone whom you believe might benefit from these free professional resources.
Parish Catechetical Leaders, Catechists and others involved in catechetical ministry,
During this time of social distancing, I'd like for you to take some time to look at the FREE Catechist Development resources, which can be found under Documents on this page. After reading and viewing the material, you can email me (see email below) with any questions or comments. You will be given ongoing catechist formation credit for each topic you read and offer a response to me via email. I look forward to hearing from you.
For more information, please contact Christella Alvarez at 361-676-8579 or calvarez@victoriadiocese.org or visit:
https://www.victoriadiocese.org/catechist-formation
Online Catechetical Materials:
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops have provided a
list of Catholic publishers who offer online resources in English
and Spanish, especially during this COVID – 19 pandemic.
A list can be found on the Catechetical Ministry homepage. These resources are helpful
to parish catechetical leaders, catechists, parents and others.
Online Catechist Formation:
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops offers short videos on the sacraments of the Church along with helpful resources for parish catechetical leaders and catechists to learn more about the sacraments. In catechesis, we present the sacraments within the context of the Paschal Mystery and as the means by which we share in the new life of Christ through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit (NDC 4B p. 14).
Parish Catechetical Leaders, catechists and all involved in catechetical ministry are encouraged to take the opportunity to review a few of the resources (in the convenience of your own home) to learn more about the sacraments.
A list of online catechist training and formation videos can be found on the Catechist Formation page of the diocesan website.
For more information or additional resources, contact Christella Alvarez at 361-827-7171 o calvarez@victoriadiocese.org or Brunilda Ortiz at 361.573.0828 or catecheticalsec@victoriadiocese.org.
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