A Catechist is a role model of Catholic teachings and values.
Be a practicing Catholic.
Have a good standing in the Church.
Participate regularly in Sunday Mass and participate as fully as possible in a sacramental life style.
Adhere to the Catholic Church’s teachings on morality and behavior.
The Religious Education program is not a forum for personal beliefs not
in conformity with these teachings.
Complete Diocesan requirements for catechist including: completing
online diocese volunteer application, completing online criminal
background check through the diocese, and becoming EIM compliant
according to diocese guidelines. All volunteer information can be found
at
http://www.austindiocese.org/.
Continue own faith formation through participation at workshops,
courses, retreats, bible studies or other avenues.
Work as a team with the DRE, co-catechists, other members of the
religious education team, the pastoral staff, clergy and parents and to
recognize that parents are the primary catechists of their children.
Be at least 18 years of age and be Confirmed. Teens are not considered catechist - only classroom helpers.