Director
315-393-2920
Assistant Director, Eastern Region
315-393-2920
Assistant Director, Western Region
315-393-2920
LEAD (Leadership For Evangelization and Discipleship)
offers quality diocesan and regional events to support the
varied work of parish ministers. These opportunities
include spiritual, personal and professional development,
networking and days of reflection.
For a reasonable parish fee of $100, one person from the
designated list of names may attend any LEAD event free
of charge. Other designated leaders are encouraged to
attend LEAD events, which may have a nominal fee attached depending on the event.
Catechetical Institute Catechist Certification Workshops
Eastern Region:
September 30th: Sacred Scripture: The Big Picture at Holy Cross Parish Center, 10-1pm
October 28th: The Vocation of the Catechist at Holy Cross Parish Center, 10-1pm
Western Region:
September 30th: Sacred Scripture: The Big Picture at Fr. Amyot Parish Center, Norfolk, 9:30-11:30
October 28th: The Vocation of the Catechist at St. Mary’s Social Hall, Massena, 9:30-11:30
October 29th: Child Catechetical Methodologies and Learning Styles: Going Deeper at Hearthside, SSJ Motherhouse, Watertown, 9:30-11:30
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
To borrow a book or DVD, for items in
Plattsburgh (P), contact:
Anita
Soltero at 315-393-2920
To borrow a book
or DVD from Ogdensburg (O), contact:
Jessica Hargrave at 315-393-2920
Are you called to be a Catechist?
See the attached PowerPoint presentation adapted from
the book: “A Catechist’s Toolbox” by Joe
Paprocki, published by Loyola Press
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
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