"God
doesn't call the qualified...God qualifies the called."
The
question isn’t “Are you being called?”
You
are.
The
question is “To what are you being called?”
Because
you are being called to something.
And,
just maybe, this August, you’re being called to make sure the flame of faith
that shines in you is passed on to the next generation.
Around
this time of year, in parishes around the country, Parish Leaders and
catechists are making their annual plea for volunteers to teach in religious
education programs. The
larger the parish, the more likely they are to be short-handed.
Your
children–and all the children of our parish–deserve a solid, authentic
education in the truths of the faith. Our mission is to inspire students to
embrace the Gospel of Jesus Christ, to be and to do their best, to be lifelong
learners and to live their Catholic faith.
And
you know what? You–the person who cares
enough to read this far –may be the person to do that. You don’t need to be
comfortable speaking in public (few people are) or a tiny Aquinas. You just
need to a) learn all you can about your faith, b) accept it, and c) teach it
faithfully.
See,
that call that goes out each year for a gray mass of general “volunteers” is all
wrong. It says, “We need anyone with a pulse.”
No.
We need you. You specifically. Your talent, your
fidelity, your skills.
Many
programs will begin soon. Quiet your mind, think, breathe, pray, and listen to
the Spirit working you. He may just be calling you to catechetical ministry.
Currently
we are in need of catechist for 6th
and 7th grade, along with substitute teachers or aides. All of
which must be Virtus trained. Our Parish School of Religion (PSR) is a program
designed for the children of our parish who attend schools without a formal
religious catholic education as part of their curriculum. We follow the
Campbell County school schedule and meet every Sunday from 9:30 – 11am.
If you are willing to give this kind of stewardship of
time and talent, but want to know more about what is involved, please contact
Steven Fischer at 859-240-8207 or email to SFischer@StJoeParish.net
Our upcoming schedule is as follows:
August 12 OPEN HOUSE/Registration (9:30
– 11am/LIBRARY)
August 19 First Day of Class, PSR
FAMILY MASS 11:30 AM
August 26 Class (New
Parent Orientation – Library)
September 2 No Class – Labor Day
September 9 Class