Resources for the Catechetical Year
About Catechetical Sunday
The ministry of the word is a fundamental element of evangelization through all its stages because it involves the proclamation of Jesus Christ, the eternal Word of God…
The word of God nourishes both evangelizers and those who are being evangelized so that each one may continue to grow in his or her Christian life. (National Directory for Catechesis [NDC] [Washington, DC: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, 2005], no. 17)
Theme
This year, Catechetical Sunday, September 20, 2009, will focus on the theme, “Catechesis and the Proclamation of the Word.” Those who have been designated by the community to serve as catechists will be called forth to be commissioned for their ministry. Catechetical Sunday is a wonderful opportunity to reflect upon 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. |
All Catechetical Sunday 2009 materials are available in HTML and PDF format at no cost. Download all materials (ZIP format).
Print materials still available include Posters, Prayer cards & Certificates.
Welcome Message
Photo Courtesy Diocese of Portland
Bishop Richard Malone, Chairman of Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis
Letter | Audio
September 20, 2009
Twenty-Fifth Sunday
in Ordinary Time–Year B
Readings
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