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626 Willard Ave
Newington, CT 06110
(860) 666-1591

Interested in Being a Catechist?

Help your own Catholic faith come alive by sharing what we believe as Catholics with the youngest members of our parish community.  Please consider becoming a Catechist (Teacher) or Classroom Aide for the upcoming 2019 - 2020 Religious Education year. 
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Resource material and support provided. Contact Sue Skipp, Director of Religious Education at 860-666-3562 or dresue@annunciationnewington.com for more information about this amazing opportunity to share your gifts & talents. 

The Catechist's Ministry

The mission of the catechist is to nurture in the young people an ever more mature faith in Jesus Christ, a deeper knowledge and love of His person & message and a firm commitment to follow Jesus.  Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the task of Catechesis is built on these four “pillars”: What a Catholic believes, how Catholics worship, how Catholics live, and how Catholics pray.
 
Believe
Teach the young people the Doctrine of the Catholic Church and establish a common Language of Faith so that they progress from year to year in understanding & expressing the beliefs & practices of the Catholic faith.
 
Worship
Engage the young people in understanding the sacramental life of the Catholic Church & liturgical calendar. Provide them with opportunities to develop the skills needed for full participation in the sacred rites & celebrations of the Catholic Church.
 
Live
Focus attention on the moral teachings of the Catholic Church. Through a consistent presentation of the Scriptures & with special emphasis on the Commandments & the Beatitudes, help the young people develop an informed conscience & encourage them to practice the virtues that lead to charity & justice.
 
Pray
Provide the young people with a vast variety of prayer experiences, including vocal prayer, spoken & sung, meditative prayer & contemplative prayer. Children’s natural inclination for prayer is fostered through group practice & respect for individual spiritual needs.
 
When these elements are combined in a Catechetical presentation, the Gospel message can be effectively taught & faith formation is more likely to progress.  The purpose of all Catechesis is to call people to a personal encounter with Christ, form them into His disciples, help them through the participation in the life of the Catholic Church, to make a permanent commitment to live as Jesus taught us to live.
 
Catechist's Prayer

Lord God, Source of all wisdom and knowledge, you sent your Son, Jesus Christ, to live among us and to proclaim his message of faith, hope, and love to all nations. In your goodness, Strengthen all Catechists with your gifts, That they may teach the young people by word and example, The truth which comes from you. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.  
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  • Home
  • Bulletins
  • Religious Education
    • Kindergarten - Grade 9 >
      • Basic Catholic Prayers
      • What Does Each Grade Learn?
    • Grade 10 Confirmation
    • Adult Education
    • Become a Catechist
  • Sacraments
    • Mass Times
    • Eucharistic Adoration
    • Sponsor Affirmation Form
    • Baptism
    • Reconciliation
    • First Holy Communion
    • Confirmation
    • Marriage
    • Holy Orders
    • Anointing of the Sick
  • Ministries
    • Funeral/Bereavement
    • Appointed Ministry
    • Liturgy
    • Maintenance
    • Music Ministry - Saint Mary >
      • Music Ministry Video Productions
      • Schedules
      • Photos
      • Announcements
      • Additional Resources
    • Music Ministry - Holy Spirit
    • Social/Outreach
  • Links
    • Archdiocese of Hartford
    • USCCB
    • The Vatican
    • Catholics Come Home
    • Mass Times for Travelers
    • The Catholic Transcript
    • Catholic League
    • Catholic News Service
    • Catholic Online
    • Courage Website
  • About Us
    • Staff
    • Saint Mary Church History >
      • Daniel F. Shea Memorial Bell
    • Church of the Holy Spirit History
    • Photos
    • Registration
  • Online Giving
    • Holy Spirit
    • Saint Mary
    • Memorial Donations