Our theme for Catechetical Sunday comes from Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians. Paul writes: “I received from the Lord what I also handed on to you.” Paul uses this phrase to explain the tradition of the Eucharist and in receiving the body and blood of Christ. The faith we proclaim and believe is the faith that was received by others, the faith that they passed down to us.
We have the responsibility to pass down the faith to future generations in a society where so many of our traditions and framework and history are under attack. We are thankful for our parents who are passing down the faith to their children. We are thankful for our catechists who are helping our children and our youth learn and grow in the ways of the faith.
Let us all offer up this prayer and blessings for our catechists this weekend: Loving Father, pour forth your Holy Spirit upon your catechists, that they may be able to proclaim your Word, who is your Son, Jesus Christ. May you render open the minds and hearts of your catechists, so that they may be receptive and responsive to your Holy Spirit. May they be like Mary, becoming living instruments of your Word. Help them to be faithful witnesses of the new life we have in the Gospel so that your Church may become ever more alive. Let the fire of your love enkindle the hearts of your catechists so that they may be instruments of drawing others to love of you in the Church of your Son. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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