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The
church has used the term "catechist" to describe the ministry which
seeks to make faith ". . . living, conscious and active . . ." through
teaching, prayer and witness, and which seeks to bring to maturity the seeds of
faith sown by God.
(General Catechetical Directory 17)
Those
called to faithfully and authentically echo the work of God in each age and to
each generation are called "catechists". Catechists are charged
with the ministry of promoting and educating in faith every one "whosoever
believes".
(Mark 16:16 General Directory for Catechists, 220)
We
take this responsibility seriously and value the ministry of Catechists. The
Catechist is interviewed and registered as a volunteer in the parish. They
are provided with initial and ongoing formation in order to ensure a fine
quality of religious education. Catechists will be present five to ten
minutes before the scheduled class. They will notify their class and the
office ahead of time in the event they need to cancel a class.
Cancellation
due to bad weather will follow the Rockville Centre School schedule
Due
to an alarming increase in food allergies in children, Catechists must take
great care in giving food to
children and must have the permission of the parent.
There is absolutely NO food allowed in the St. Agnes Elementary School Building
Catechists
must obtain a permission letter from the parents which allows the catechist to
drive their child to any event if the need should arise for the religion class,
service project, church tour, etc.
Please
note that this is an important matter and should not be taken lightly. |
