Two catechists of the Triquí indigenous group ... and opening new ways", he said. "The lay ministry of catechist is a vocation; it's a mission… It's an entire way of being," Pope Francis ...

Even though young people are "a volcano of life, energy, feelings and ideas," he said, they also need help "in order for this ...

Among these are 109 new lay parish catechists, 34 people who will look after youth ministry and 120 people who will assist with funerals. Many others had completed courses “to help adults ...

Catholic catechists across Africa, who are essential to the Church’s efforts to spread the faith, have been encouraged by Pope Francis’ decision to officially recognize their work as an ...

Bentiu, 10 January, 2025 / 11:44 pm (ACI Africa). In the South Sudanese Catholic Diocese of Bentiu erected in July 2024, Catechists and other lay Pastoral Agents are “the backbone of the communities”, ...

It means it is within the parish community that new vocations to the ministry of catechists are “born” and where lay catechists are formed to grow and become mature in their ministry. In light of the ...

“This is no longer just promoting religious intolerance, but is an attempt by the education ministry to legalise discrimination on the basis of religious affiliation,” said Piotr Janowicz, chairman of ...

women like Joana and like the catechists Colleen met in Argentina. By elevating the role of the catechist in church life, Pope Francis tried to recognize the essential contribution of lay ministers.

Every few months, baptise more than 100 children at a time. Fr Debattista praised the efforts of the lay catechists especially in preparing the young people – and adults – who come for baptism and ...

Before a generous Boston donor stepped in, Joseph and his wife -- lay catechists in Uganda -- walked over thirteen miles each weekend to teach faith formation at a tiny outstation chapel because no ...

After Mass, catechists attended four sessions of presentations that ... They prioritize cultivating lay leaders who can organize Bible studies and other small-group ministries over large-scale events, ...

It is with this in mind that the Conference of Latin Rite Bishops of India (CCBI) has published the "Directory of Lay Catechists", a document which contains indications on the identity, training and ...