Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) Catechist's Ministry
The Catechist; also called 'Scripture' or 'Special Religious Education' (SRE) teachers are 'doorway people' who share their faith with the children in local state schools and connect them along with their families to the parish.
They perform
their calling to proclaim the "Good News of Jesus Christ" to the children on behalf of the whole Catholic parish community.
The Catechists from Our Lady of Dolours teach at the following schools each week:
Primary schools: Mowbray Public School, Roseville Public School, Castle Cove Public School, Chatswood Public School and Artarmon Public School.
High School: Chatswood High Public School
Our Catechist Coordinator supports the more than 40 volunteer catechists who visit the schools each week to deliver the Broken Bay Diocesan Religious Education program to the children in these schools.
The Broken Bay Diocesan curriculum
For more information on the Broken Bay Diocesan curriculum, click here for a detailed version or click here for a summary version.
More information and catechist training
This is a vibrant and joyful ministry where catechists have the privilege of sharing the 'joy of the gospel' with our parish children.
Click here for information about on-going training and formation opportunities for catechists working with children in State schools within the Diocese of Broken Bay.
If you would like to join one of these sessions, either as an existing catechist or if you are thinking of joining the Catechist Ministry here at Our Lady of Dolours, please contact our parish office
Phone: 9410 9029
Email:
karen.forbes@bbcatholic.org.au
Catechist Network
Catholic Web Solutions
The Religion Teacher's Guide to Lesson Planning
Opening Prayer Ideas
Sophia Institute for Teachers
XT3
Implementing SRE and SEE in NSW Government Schools