The Directory for Catechesis (DC) declares, “Over the course of the centuries, the Church has never neglected to give priority to the formation of catechists […] Formation is an ongoing process that, under the guidance of the Spirit and in the living womb of the Christian community, helps the baptized person to take shape […]” (DC 130–131). Formation of catechists is a priority for the Catechetical Office of our diocese. We want to help you to strengthen and develop your abilities and supply you with the tools needed, so that you may offer an integral catechesis, and more effectively lead others into a relationship with Jesus. This series will teach catechists and prospective catechists the fundamentals, meaning, and tasks of catechesis, and will give them more confidence in their ministry. They will help you to be more equipped in your work as a catechist. (Diocesan Policy mandates that all catechists attend three sessions of Introduction to Catechesis).
Many blessings in your wonderful ministry.
The following sessions are available by county.
Morris County Sessions in English:
1. Intro. to Catechesis Session 1: Tuesday, August 9, 2022,
from 7:30 to 9 pm, at Saint Paul Inside the Walls, 205 Madison Avenue, Madison.
2. Intro. to Catechesis Session 2: Tuesday, August 16, 2022,
from 7:30 to 9:00 pm, at Saint Paul Inside the Walls, 205 Madison Avenue, Madison.
3. Intro. to Catechesis Session 3: Tuesday, August 23, 2022
from 7:30 to 9:00 pm, at Saint Paul Inside the Walls, 205 Madison Avenue, Madison.
Sussex County Sessions in English:
1. Intro. to Catechesis Session 1: Tuesday, September 6, 2022, from 7:30 to 9:00 pm, at the Reverend Brown School, 294 Sparta Avenue, Sparta.
2. Intro. to Catechesis Session 2: Tuesday, September 13, 2022, from 7:30 to 9:00 pm, at the Reverend Brown School, 294 Sparta Avenue, Sparta.
3. Intro. to Catechesis Session 3: Tuesday, September 20, 2022, from 7:30 to 9:00 pm, at the Reverend Brown School, 294 Sparta Avenue, Sparta.
Morris/Passaic Sessions in Spanish:
Intro. to Catechesis: Saturday, August 13, 2022, from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm, at Sacred Heart/Holy Rosary, 37 Essex Street N., Dover.
Intro. to Catechesis: Saturday, August 20, 2022, from 10 to 11:30 am, at St. Gerard Majella, St. Joseph Community Center Gym, 501 W. Broadway, Paterson.
We hope to see you at the events of your choice.