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Catechists
Catechists “paying the heaviest price” amid Christian Persecution in Burkina Faso: Official of Training Centre
The Director of the Centre of Formation of Catechists of Burkina Faso's Catholic Diocese of Kaya has praised Catechists in the Burkinabe Episcopal See for their dedication in serving the community despite the increasing challenges of Christian persecution in the West African nation.
“We must return to good values”: Catholic Bishop in Angola to Catechists, Teachers
Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Caxito has called on teachers and Catechists to be role models in shaping the new generation and restoring society’s core values.
Extend Christian Faith Education to “everyday life and every space”: Catholic Bishop in Angola to Catechists
Christian religious education has to go beyond the formal setting it takes place to influence daily living, the Local Ordinary of the recently erected Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Ganda has told Catechists.
Catechists in Angola Urged to Teach Catechumens “the truth with patience, depth”
Catechists are required to patiently teach catechumens the doctrine of the Church and to do so with “depth,” the Episcopal Vicar for Pastoral Care in Angola’s Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda has said.
Called by Christ, “put your strength, hope in Him”: Bishop to Catechists in Kenyan Diocese
The ministry of Catechists is a calling by the Lord to carry on His ministry of evangelization in the world among His people, the Catholic Bishop of Kenya’s Nakuru Diocese has said.
Return to God’s Word Rather than Social Media’s "violence of words": Pope Francis
Pope Francis has called Catholics to spend more time with the saving power of God’s word as society and social media amplify “the violence of words.”
Bishop in Angola Cautions Companies Against Wasting Food, “be sensitive to the poor”
Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of Caxito Diocese in Angola has called on companies and businesses that deal in food to sell their products at affordable prices instead of waiting for the products to go bad only to throw them away.
Catechists in Zimbabwe Urged to Indiscriminately Spread God’s Love, Mercy to All
The Archbishop of Bulawayo Archdiocese in Zimbabwe has called upon catechists in the Southern African nation to spread God’s love and mercy among all the people without discrimination.
“Upgrade your teaching methods”: Catholic Bishop in Angola to Catechists
Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of Caxito Diocese in Angola has challenged Catechists in his Episcopal See to consider revising their methods of reaching catechism, to facilitate a better understanding of the Church doctrine as they practice their vocation in this era and time.
Catechists in Ghanaian Archdiocese Cautioned against Laxity, Urged to “work hard”
Catechists in the Catholic Archdiocese of Accra in Ghana have been cautioned against laxity, and urged to “work hard” and affirm the dignity of their call to God’s service.
In Evangelizing, Foster Unity: Catholic Bishop to Catechists in South Sudanese Diocese
The Catholic Bishop of Torit Diocese in South Sudan has underscored the value of oneness in evangelization, and called upon Catechists to foster it.
Lay Ministry Must Be Done in Service to Others and not Become "self-referential": Pope
Pope Francis discussed his vision for lay ministry in the Church in an April 22 speech, noting that all baptized people are called to take part in the mission of the Church regardless of whether or not they hold a formal lay ministry title such as lector or catechist.
Catechists in Niger, Burkina Faso Braving Heightened Insecurity to Make Jesus Christ Known
Catechists serving in areas located on the border between Niger and Burkina Faso have shared the joy of making Jesus Christ known and “living the beatitudes” amid heightened insecurity in the region.
Pope Francis Confers Lay Ministries Upon 10 People in St. Peter’s Basilica
Pope Francis formally conferred the ministries of lector and catechist upon four men and six women from the Philippines, Mexico, Congo, Italy, and the U.K. on Sunday at a Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica.
Help the Clergy Reach God’s People at Grassroots: South Sudanese Priest to Catechists
Catechists in South Sudan’s Wau Diocese have been encouraged to help members of the Clergy reach out to the people of God at the grassroots.
Catechists in South Sudanese Diocese Urged to “continue serving people” amid Challenges
Catechists in South Sudan’s Yei Catholic Diocese have been called upon “to continue serving the people of God” amid challenges in their respective lives.
Catechists in Rumbek Diocese, South Sudan, Urged “to remain active” in Evangelization
Catechists in the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek in South Sudan have been called upon “to remain active” in their ministry of evangelization at the grassroots.
Salesians at Ugandan Settlement Training Catechists to Bridge Gap among Refugees
Members of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in Uganda have embarked on fresh training of Catechists among refugees in the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Gulu to fill the gap that was left by Pastoral caregivers who went back to their homes in South Sudan.
Nigerian Missionary Priest in Benin Praises Catechists for Role in Africa’s Evangelization
Catechists have played a vital role in the evangelization and growth of the Catholic Church in Africa, a member of the Society for African Missions (SMA) in Benin has said.
Pope Francis to Confer New Lay Ministries for First Time in St. Peter’s Basilica
The candidates come from three continents.
