SPIRITUAL LIFE
CATECHETICAL MINISTRY
Again Jesus began to teach by the lake. The crowd that gathered around him was so large that he got into a boat and sat in it out on the lake, while all the people were along the shore at the water’s edge. –Mark 4:1
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The Transfiguration School of Religion exists to assist families in the faith formation of their children. The program provides opportunities to learn Catholic doctrine, to share faith, to worship through prayer and sacrament, to connect to our parish community, and to respond to the gospel message in witness and service.
Who would WANT to be a catechist??
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Jul '18
Catechist Reflection from Mary Ann
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Jul '18
I didn’t really start out as wanting to be a catechist. I remember being in grade school, and thinking, “Why would anyone want to be a teacher?”
Fast forward to 1990 and I am driving and escorting my oldest daughter, Pauline, into Religious Ed to be an aide. There was some commotion in the office, and I realized that a seasoned catechist was unable to fulfill her obligation due to a sudden illness. There I was saying, “I could help out. Do I need a teaching degree?” I needed love for and a basic knowledge of my Catholic faith. I had that. How could I say No??
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The School of Religion is very grateful to our many catechists and aides for their service. It takes many hands and a great deal of faith to bring Jesus Christ to our children. Won’t you consider being a part of God’s team? Please pray on it and call Magdalena at 847.526.6400 x 239 for more information OR RelEd@transfigurationwauconda.com