Last week we were reminded that we can only teach about Jesus if we are in communion with him. This week we look at the importance of ongoing training for catechists. Read More →
Happy Catechetical Month to all our beloved catechists who give so generously of their time, talent and treasure!!! The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Port of Spain salutes you for this voluntary service. Many seated in our congregations at Eucharist each weekend are unaware of the ‘w Read More →
The catechists of South and Central Vicariates observed “A Week of Grace” – September 23-30 – to celebrate Catechetical Month. This year’s theme was The Catechist: A Catalyst in the Journey of Faith and it was chosen in order to prepare catechists to take up their role with greater ze Read More →
Do I know God’s love for me? Am I willing to sacrifice myself in building up the Body of Christ? Do I build up the Body of Christ in love? Is my selfless service always filled with love? How do I deal with the frustrations experienced in giving loving service to the Lord? Eighty catec Read More →
September is Catechetical month. During this month catechists are honoured and celebrated for their contribution in passing on the faith. Suburban Vicariate Saturday, September 8, saw the coming together of all catechists of the Suburban Vicariate at the St Charles Parish Centre in Tu Read More →
To all teachers and catechists, I extend a special welcome and thank you as you once again take up the task of passing on the faith. During this month of September, traditionally designated as “Catechetical Month”, we celebrate and pay tribute to all who are involved in the task of ca Read More →
Having served for the last 19 years at St Finbar’s Parish, my greatest desire was always to have the candidates develop a profound belief that Jesus lives in their hearts, that He is alive and desires to have a relationship with them. Read More →
The Archdiocesan Catechetical Office extends to all catechists of the Archdiocese of Port of Spain a resounding “Thank You’ for the many years of quiet service in the ministry of Catechesis to your parish and by extension to the Archdiocese. Ours is a ministry that we cannot do alone. Read More →
I can hardly remember a time when I was not a catechist! It all began when I offered to assist with the Confirmation class in our parish many years ago. As a teacher at one of our secondary schools here in Tobago, I knew many of the youngsters in the programme and I thought that I cou Read More →
As we begin the new school term we recommit ourselves to the Ministry of Catechesis as Catechists and Teachers in our parishes and schools. We celebrate and honour all who are involved in faith formation during this month of September traditionally designated as “Catechetical Month”. Read More →