Parish Office
16150 St. Anthony Rd.
Emmitsburg, MD. 21727
Phone: 301-447-2367


Catechist
 
Role: To guide youth and bring them closer to Jesus through a spiritual commitment to our Catholic faith.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Preparing lessons and guiding children through them
  • Evaluating lessons
  • Attend Catechist meetings
  • Attend growth and development workshops

Formation: An orientation session is held with training to help you develop age appropriate spiritual lessons. Ongoing training includes Catechist workshops and Discipline/Learning Styles workshops and Spiritual development workshops.

Personal Qualities Needed: A willingness to learn and an openness to children, using good communication skills with both children and adults. A love of the Lord and willingness to share His word.

Time Commitment: Lesson preparation and scheduled classes as well as Catechist meetings and/or workshops. Chairperson to attend monthly Pastoral Council meeting.

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