Approved Catechist Questionnaire

To be a practicing Catholic who participates fully in the communal worship and life of the Church, including daily prayer, weekly Mass, and frequent Reconciliation.

To present a prayerful, positive, Catholic role model for students, families, and others.

To teach Catholic Church teachings; the Children’s Faith Formation program is not a forum for personal beliefs not in conformity with these teachings.

To complete Diocesan requirements for catechists (timely completion of fingerprinting/background check and online safety courses, to be renewed every 5 years).

To continue his/her own faith formation through participation at workshops, courses, retreats, bible studies or other avenues.

To follow the Good Shepherd catechetical program and to prepare lessons, organize activities, and seek assistance as needed toward that aim.

To work as a team with the Director, co-catechists, other members of the religious education team, the pastoral staff, clergy and parents.

To recognize that parents are the primary catechists of their children, and to support them in this role through frequent communication and providing resources to families where appropriate.

To be able to relate well with others, especially children, youth, and their parents, and to build relationships with them with intentional efforts at connection.

To make a good faith commitment to know and follow the catechetical guidelines as distributed each year at New Catechist Orientation or Catechist Retreat (Important Notes & Policies for Catechists).

To make a good faith commitment to have excellent attendance with an earnest effort at securing a substitute from the substitute list and timely notification of co-catechist and CFF Director when an absence is necessary.

To never underestimate the power of prayer!