Catechesis

Catechesis means to echo or resound the faith.

Personal traits of a Catechist:

  • An active faith life expressed in a worshipping community
  • An interest and concern about people’s growth in faith
  • An ability to relate well with others
  • An integration of prayer into your personal life
  • A sense of humor and flexibility
  • A willingness to be of service to the church
  • A mature, articulate faith


The Catechists of Assumption Parish express the faith of the community and assist the community in fulfilling the catechetical mission of the church as it seeks to proclaim the Good News of Jesus and foster mature faith in its members: children, youth and adults. The Catholic Church continues the mission of Jesus. It’s mission, like His, is an essential one: “The Church is sent to announce, bear witness, make present, and spread the mystery of the communion of the Holy Trinity” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, §738).

  • Catechesis is an esteemed term in Christian tradition. Its purpose is to make a person’s “faith become living, conscious and active, through the light of instruction.”
  • Catechist: In layman’s terms, the Catechist is the main classroom teacher who helps to pass on the faith to children at all the grade levels. The Catechist will have a helper to assist them. The Catechist is asked to continue his/her spiritual education, skills, and abilities needed to teach the Gospel message effectively. Those wanting to teach must have a solid grasp of Catholic doctrine, scripture, and ability to understand children, people and how they grow and mature. This is done by going to different seminars throughout the year to obtain Catechist Certification.
  • Classroom Assistant: help the catechist during class time, takes attendance, hands out materials, assists with discipline issues, etc.
  • Hall Monitors: monitor halls during class sessions, rings the bell when classes begin and end, and calls parents whose children are absent.
  • Office Person: Assist Religious Education Staff in the office during class times or to assist the individual catechists with their parent letters.
  • Musical abilities: to assist in sharing the Gospel with the children on an “as needed basis.


Training is provided. A criminal background check will be completed on all volunteers. They will also attend a Virtus awareness session which is an informational session on protecting all God’s children from harm.

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