Catechist Resources

To Volunteer to be a Catechist, complete this form and you will be contacted by the Director of Religious Education. 

 
What do I need to do to become a Catechist?

Catechist Application: All St. Patrick Catechists/Aides and Administrators need to register.

Just follow this link and you will be contacted via email about the process of becoming a Catechist here at St. Patrick. 

In addition, you will need to be EIM compliant. 

All Adults (over 18) must comply with Ethics and Integrity in Ministry Standards.  
Go to the Austin Website to complete the application and find out dates for EIM training.  

What does Catechist mean?

The Ministry of the Catechist involves a sharing in the teaching ministry of the Church, joining with the Chief Catechist of the local Church:

In the Diocese, catechesis is a unique service performed jointly by priests, deacons, religious and laity, in communion with the Bishop. (GDC 219).

The Bishops are, beyond all others, the ones primarily responsible for catechesis and catechists par excellence. (GDC 222).


CATECHIST Nourishment & Inspiration!

We cannot give what we do not have!  Take some time this summer to join a Catechist Retreat - On-Line - at your own pace and your own time!   It has already started, but feel free to join

On-Line Retreat for Catechists (sponsored by Loyola Press)

Here are some other great websites to be filled by the Holy Spirit!  Take some time for yourself!  You will be glad you did!

Word on Fire - Bishop Barron
eCatechist - Ideas - Inspirations -Resources
Enrich your Faith - Handing on faith with Excellence
The Catholic Catechist 
Amazing Catechist

We are all Life-Long learners, especially when it comes to our faith!  We are all on a journey.  None of us knows it all.  It is really important that Catechists continue to learn about their faith. Here are some links to programs that will help you achieve that:
 

• Becoming a Certified Catechist
• Catechism of the Catholic Church
• Daily Liturgy Readings
• Saint Website Info

Youtube Chanel for St. Patrick
- great videos on lots of topics like: Sacraments, Liturgy, Make You think, Music, Prayer.  Great Catholic on-line resources!

Liturgy Resources
see Document area - for Teaching Children Liturgy

Check out the Family Page for other ideas and resources