Thank you for your interest of participating in our Faith Formation Program as a Catechist. To start please familiarize yourself with the requirements to be a Catechist, and then fill out the form below and Ms. Fernandez, Catechetical Leader of the parish program will be in touch with you shortly.
Requirements for Catechists
A Catechist as a role model of Catholic teachings and values must:
1. Be a practicing Catholic.
2. Have a good standing in the Church.
3. Participate regularly in Sunday Mass and participate as fully as possible in a sacramental life style.
4. Adhere to the Catholic Church’s teachings on morality and behavior. The Religious Education program is not a forum for personal beliefs not in conformity with these teachings.
5. Complete Diocesan requirements for catechist including completing online safe-environment, completing criminal background check through the diocese, this information can be found at https://www.orlandodiocese.org/office/safe-environment/
6. Continue own faith formation through participation at workshops, courses, retreats, bible studies or other avenues.
7. Work as a team with the Director of Faith Formation, co-catechists, other members of the religious education team, the pastoral staff, clergy and parents and to recognize that parents are the primary catechists of their children.
8. Be at least 18 years of age and be Confirmed. Teens are not considered catechist – only classroom helpers. Even if they can teach the class by themselves, they should not.
Registration Form to Become a Catechist
With this form you can sign up to be a catechist and a Catechist Aid in our Faith Formation Program. Thank you for your faith and commitment to passing on the faith to the next generations.
Safe-Environment
Complete Diocesan requirements for catechist including completing online safe-environment, completing criminal background check through the diocese, this information can be found at https://www.orlandodiocese.org/office/safe-environment/
Our Parish Id number is #2
Catechist Gallery
Catechist T-Shirt Order Form
As part of our faith formation program, all catechists are required to purchase and wear the official Polo Shirt. This uniform is a key part of our efforts to maintain a professional and cohesive appearance, reflecting our commitment to providing a welcoming and organized environment for our students and their families.
ORDER FORM
Catechist T-Shirt Order Form
Payment: Please make sure to complete your payment as soon as possible if you haven’t already done so. Please call the parish office at 407-344-9607.