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September 17, 2023
2023 THEME
"Come to Me, all you who labor and are burdened."
"Vengan a Mí, todos los que están cansados y cargados."Those whom the Community has designated to serve as catechists will be called forth to be commissioned for their ministry. Catechetical Sunday is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the role that each person plays, by virtue of Baptism, in handing on the faith and being a witness to the Gospel. Catechetical Sunday is an opportunity for all to rededicate themselves to this mission as a community of faith.
USCCB Resources
Click HERE or below for resources (in English and Spanish) from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops for Catechetical Sunday 2023, including:
Also, be sure to check out the informative page:
"About Catechetical Sunday" from the USCCB
The Mass readings for Catechetical Sunday can be found HERE.Resources from Publishers
Sadlier Religion provides a very explanation of the importance of Catechetical Sunday on their website. You will also find a number of great resources there including a Catechetical Sunday Toolkit available in English and Spanish.
Loyola Press has a number of downloadable resources
for Catechetical Sunday including:- A 3-minute retreat for Catechists
- A Prayer for Catechists
- Planning and Activities
- Back to School Resources
RCL Benziger also has some great resources
Resources from Previous Years
This is my body given for you / Esto es Mi cuerpo que se entrega por ustedes (2022)
Say the Word and My Soul Shall be Healed / Una Palabra Tuya Bastará para Sanarme (2021)
I received from the Lord what I also handed on to you (2020)
Stay With Us (2019)
Enlisting Witnesses for Jesus Christ (2018)
Missionary Disciples (2017)
Prayer: the Faith Prayed / videos (2016)
Safeguarding the Dignity of Every Human Person (2015)
Teaching About God's Gift of Forgiveness (2014)
Open the Door of Faith (2013)
Catechists and Teachers as Agents of the New Evangelization (2012)
Do This in Memory of Me (2011)
Matrimony: Sacrament of Enduring Love (2010)
We are very grateful for the efforts of all catechists, teachers, and leaders of faith formation throughout the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Thank you and may God richly bless all of you with his goodness and abundant love.
We pray that your ministry will bear great fruit, filling all with the joy of the Gospel, so that the Good News of Jesus Christ draws new people in and gently leads those who have been away from the Church back to our family of faith through the witness of their lives.
Please let us know if there's anything we can do to assist you in this important ministry.
Happy Catechetical Sunday!