Catechetical Sunday is on September 17, 2023, under the theme of “Come to me all you who labor and are burdened” – Matthew 11:28.”. On this day, catechists are formally commissioned for ministry to the community.
This year’s theme reminds us of the invitation we receive from the Lord Jesus to follow Him and the promise that He doesn’t want to add to our burdens; he wants to lighten them. Catechetical 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.
Catechetical Sunday is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the role that each baptized person plays in handing on the faith and being a witness to the Gospel. Catechetical Sunday is an opportunity for all to rededicate themselves to this mission as a community of faith.
Why do we celebrate Catechetical Sunday? Click here to read about it.
A PRAYER FOR CATECHISTS
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 judgement 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
Ministry of Catechist (Teacher)
Have you felt you were being called to share your faith with our young people?
Have you wondered who a Catechist is and what a Catechist does?
Please contact Frances Stadler, Director of Faith Formation and Family Life, with any questions you may have—no strings attached.
