"I have not said to do the work of a catechist, but rather to be one, because it involves all your life. It means guiding toward the encounter with Jesus with word and with life, with your witness."

-Pope Francis, on what it means to be a catechist.

Thank you for your interest in becoming a parish catechist!  Please fill out the form and Maricella Gutierrez will contact you.  Don't forget to check out the rest of this page for more information on what a catechist is and does, and what the process of becoming a catechist looks like.

"The catechist is a witness of faith and keeper of the memory of God … a teacher and a mystagogue … an accompanier and educator. ^'" 
-USCCB

A catechist is someone who teaches in the name of the Catholic Church. Catechists are called to live, love, and teach as Jesus did, and are also known as missionary disciples. Their role is to catechize the faith of the Catholic Church through word and example, sharing their faith commitment through prayer, liturgy, experience, and word. Catechists are responsible for introducing people to the truths of faith, which they themselves have learned, lived, and celebrated. They also lead others to know Jesus Christ through their actions.

Please fill out the form above or contact Maricella Gutierrez at [email protected] to find out how you can become a catechist.