The Official Jubilee Prayer: Father in heaven, may the faith you have gifted us in your son Jesus Christ, our brother, and the flame of charity kindled in our hearts by the Holy Spirit, reawaken in us, the blessed hope for the coming of your Kingdom. May your grace transform us into diligent cultivators of the evangelical seeds that make humanity and the cosmos rise unto the confident expectation of the new heavens and the new earth, when with the powers of Evil overcome, your glory shall be manifested eternally. May the grace of the Jubilee reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope, the yearning for heavenly treasures and pour over all the earth the joy and peace of our Redeemer. To you God blessed in eternity, be praise and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
The LEAD Advisory group works with the Faith Formation department to plan the annual LEAD events. From left is Liz Fuller-Tarbox, Potsdam Catechetical Leader, Cathy Russell, Assistant Director for the Western Region, Anita Soltero, Assistant Director for the Eastern Region and Carol Gonthier, Norfolk-Norwood Catechetical Leader.
Diocesan Director of Education, Sister Ellen Rose Coughlin, SSJ, speaks at a LEAD gathering.
Potsdam Catechetical leader, Liz Tarbox and Assistant Director, Cathy Russell lead a discussion at a LEAD event.
Assistant Director, Anita Soltero presents at a LEAD event.
Catechist Certification Description:
The Growth in Faith Program offers the theological and methodological formation necessary to achieve diocesan catechist certification. See the brochure above for details.
“Those called to the ministry of Catechesis, should be generous with their time and talent, open to deepening their understanding of the theology and methodology necessary for teaching and be able to communicate faith and knowledge effectively in both word and deed.”
Catholic Bishops of NY State, The Catechist in the Third Millenium.
“Catechists are people who keep the memory of God alive; they keep it alive in themselves and they are able to revive it in others.” Pope Francis, Homily, 9/29/13.
Catechist Prayer
Lord God, you are the source of all love,
truth, and goodness.
You are the source of my being
and your word is the true path for my journey.
Grant me the courage in live according to your word.
Instill in my through the gift of your Holy Spirit,
the desire and the wisdom to share your love,
your truth, and your goodness with those I serve.
Help me use my time to better prepare myself for this sacred responsibility:
For I need to offer myself in your service
with all of the patience, perseverance, and love
that you have first shown to me.
I ask no more than this, Lord,
in the name of your Son and my Savior; Jesus Christ.
Amen
Introduction, Table of Contents & Standards
PREK-K (Ages Four and Five)
Grade 1 (Ages Five and Six)
Grade Two (Ages Seven and Eight)
Grade Three (Ages Eight and Nine)
Grade Four (Ages Nine and Ten)
Grade Five (Ages Ten and Eleven)
Grade Six (Ages Eleven and Twelve)
Grades 7-8 (Ages Thirteen and Fourteen)
Appendices
Are you called to be a Catechist?
See the attached presentation adapted from
the book: “A Catechist’s Toolbox” by Joe
Paprocki, published by Loyola Press
These tips can be used in parish bulletins, in communications with families and in parish social media posts.
Right click on image below to download
To borrow a book or DVD, for items in
Plattsburgh (P), contact:
Anita
Soltero at 518-310-3669
To borrow a book
or DVD from Ogdensburg (O), contact:
Leann Mast at 315-393-2920
