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Documents
- CCE Calendar 2019-2020
- CCE Calendar 2018-2019
- Lesson Schedule 2018-2019 (rev 102418)
- Catechist Weekly Lesson Planning Quick Start
- First Day Icebreakers
- Lesson Video Links
- Accessing Class Lesson Videos
- Bible Lesson
- Bookshelf Outline of the Bible
- Bible Challenge Worksheets
- Potpourri of Assessment Strategies
- Common Prayers by Age/Grade
- "Learning by Heart" Common Prayers Lesson Handout
- "Encountering Christ Thru Mass" Lesson Handout
- Classroom Teaching Strategies
- Catechist Resources
- AIC Technology in Class
- 'Formed' Access Instructions
- Make-Up Work Instructions
- Catechist Handbook
- Handbook Acknowledgement
- Health & Safety Procedures
- Health & Safety Quiz
- Volunteer Code of Conduct
- Prayers for Catechists & Students
- Circle of Grace Catechist Training Packet
- Circle of Grace Meditation
- Circle of Grace Parent Packet
- RE Volunteer Form 2019-20
- Catechist Questionnaire
- Evangelization and Catechesis
- The Ministry of the Catechist
- Play & Pray Registration Form
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Contact Us
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Joan Hastreiterjhastreiterstlaurence.orgElementary CCE Coordinator
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Cindy Martincindymartinstlaurence.orgPre-K CCE Coordinator
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Catechist - Sharer of the Gift of Faith
The Role of the Catechist
The role of a catechist is one who is called to nurture a living, conscious and active faith in the youth and children he/she teaches. A Catechist is one who witnesses to the faith by sharing his/her faith commitment through word, experience, prayer and liturgy.
The Catechist is responsible for planning and leading catechetical sessions. The time commitment is for one school year. The sessions are one hour and fifteen minutes each week.
The commitment involves ongoing personal faith formation. It is vital that as a sharer of the faith that the catechist continues to grow in his/her own faith. That is why catechist formation is highly encouraged because it provides a teaching context in which the catechist can develop a deeper understanding and love for the Catholic faith which he/she shares.
Qualifications- To have a desire to share your faith with children and young people
- To be able to relate comfortably with children and young people
- To be committed to quality Catholic education
- To take part in the sacramental life of the Church, including being a Confirmed Catholic
- To begin/continue working towards catechist formation
- To have satisfactorily completed the Safe Environment training (and all updates) required by the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston and passed a background check.
Volunteer Needs:
Volunteers are always needed for CCE. Please consider offering your time in one of the many rewarding opportunities offered including teaching, assisting, substituting or providing desk monitoring help during our sessions. Both adults and high school youth are welcome!
We are always actively recruiting volunteers for our CCE Program!
It takes upwards of 125 volunteers EACH WEEK to serve the children of St. Laurence in grades PreK-5th. Our best source of volunteers comes from parents and grandparents, as well as older youth/teens, who wish to support the program in this special way. All adults who have completed (or are willing to complete) the Diocesan Safe Environment training, as well as high school youth, are invited to apply.
At start-up in September, we will need Catechists, Classroom Assistants, Substitutes, Special Needs Mentor Buddies and Desk Monitors for ALL of our CCE sessions on these days and at these times:
PREK (3's and 4's) :
Sundays at either 9 a.m. or 11 a.m.
Elementary (Kindergarten-5th):
Tuesdays from 6-7:15pm
Wednesdays from 5:15-6:30pm
The more adults there are willing to serve, the more children we are able to serve in more manageably sized classes.
Please prayerfully consider helping out in any way that you can!
If interested in volunteering, please complete and return the RE Volunteer Form located under the DOCUMENTS section of this page or
come by the Ave Maria Center to pick up the form.
Questions? Please contact Joan Hastreiter or Cindy Martin for details.
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Top 10 Reasons to Become a Catechist...
(by Joe Paprocki, DiM and Catholic author)- You will grow in your own faith, learn the teachings of the Church, and deepen your relationship with Jesus.
- Your Baptism calls you to share in Jesus’ ministry.
- Children, teens, and adults in today’s world, more than ever, need to hear the Good News of Jesus.
- Children, teens, and adults in today’s world, more than ever, need to encounter good role models of faith.
- You have much to share with those you’ll teach, and you’ll have opportunities to share faith with other catechists.
- Today’s catechetical textbooks/resources offer outstanding support.
- You’ll be challenged, you’ll have fun, and you’ll make new friends.
- You’ll be helping people deepen their relationship with Jesus. (You’ll be evangelizing!)
- You’ll be handing on a 2000-year-old Tradition that changes lives.
- It’s our job: Jesus sent us to “go and teach all nations.”
Here’s what one of our veteran catechists has to say about teaching CCE:“As a grandmother and former teacher, it has been rewarding to teach CCE. Children are awed by Bible stories, challenged to recite new prayers, curious to know the names of Mary’s parents, and excited when the seven sacraments are learned. Prior teaching experience is not necessary. The time commitment is reasonable, lesson plans and materials are provided, and the support staff is superb. Without a doubt my faith has grown and become stronger. During Mass it is gratifying to have your students smile when they see you or quietly wave to you. Come join us! In addition, new friends will be made as you get acquainted with fellow catechists.”
Madeline Pyle, 3rd Grade Catechist
For additional information on this rewarding ministry, please send inquiries to the contact information above.