Our Lady of Lourdes Parish

Description and Purpose

1. Component:  Grade lll to Grade VI (Elementary) and Grade Vll (High School)

2. Tasks to Perform: Promoting Faith Knowledge,LIturgical Services, Moral & Value Formation, Prayer, Education for Community and Missionary Life.

3. Planning: Using Music, audio visual aids, Christian living textbooks, etc.

4. Communicatons: Regular consultation with Parish Priest, Education Commission Chairperson. Networking with other catechists (Parish & Vicariate; Local & Non Local). Develop acquaintance with students and parents. Work hand in Hand with the teacher and class adviser. and to effectively communicate on childrens level.

5. Abilities needed: Deep understanding of the Sacred Scriptures, CREED, Catholic Prayers and Traditions of the Roman Catholic Church. Committment to the Doctrines and teachings of our Faith. To have an ability to participate in the sacramental life of the Church. A prayerful and personal relation with God, conscious and aware of the gift of faith in one's life. To be able to work harmoniouly with other catechists. To be abale to deal with conflicts or disagreements in a sensitive, understanding, and professional manner. Committed to continuing growth and formation as catechist.    

6. Benefits: Deeper understanding of the true meaning of being a disciple of Jesus Christ. To have the honor to represent and assist in the missionary work of the Church. MORE...