What is a Catechist?

The word catechist comes from a Greek word meaning "to echo". Catechists echo the Word of God to the youth of St. John Nepomuk. Catechists come from all walks of life and all ages: women, men, confirmed teenagers, parents, grandparents, singles, and religious. Catechists are not expert teachers or brilliant theologians. They are ordinary people, just like you, who generously volunteer their time to share our Catholic faith, values, and traditions with our youngest generation of Christians. They are positive role models who help children grow in faith, spirituality and their relationship with God. Their gift of time and talents has tremendous value... because through their words, actions, and expression of love for their students, the message of Jesus Christ continues to spread throughout the world.

"Catechists are people who keep the memory of God alive; they keep it alive in themselves and are able to revive it in others."  Pope Francis

"Faith formation is more than a subject to be taught - it is an invitation to a way of life." 
Joe Paprocki

Is God Calling You to Be a Catechist?

Do you:

• Love God and want to know Him better?
• Love children and teens, and enjoy working with them?
• Want to share God's love with others?
• Want to be good role model for youth?
•  Want to share your faith more and help others grow in their own faith?
• Want to help children develop a relationship with God through Jesus Christ?

Your "yes" answer to any of the questions above may mean that God is calling you to be a Catechist! The faith formation programs are always in need of volunteer catechists/co-catechists, assistants, small group leaders, and Special Needs mentor buddies to help spread the Good News and share the Catholic faith with all of our parish youth.