September 21, 2025

Today the church celebrates Catechetical Sunday, a day set aside to appreciate those who teach the faith to both our children and adults within our parish. The role of the catechist is an important one within the Church, so important that it has been named a ministry in its own rights. Our catechists not only share the knowledge of the facts and dates and stories of the Catholic Faith, more importantly, they are an example of our living faith, an example of how to “walk the walk”,  showing respect and charity wherever they go. 

We are blessed to have so many people willing to take on the responsibilities of the catechist. We have many special individuals within our PSR program, our Academy, our OCIA programs and the many programs geared towards the adults in our community that take on these roles, most as volunteers, because they are simply called to share their faith with others. 

Most importantly, however, are the parents of these children, who are the first and primary catechists of their children. I know that I learned the love of God and of my faith from my mother, who has always been an example of faith lived out and an inspiration to me.

So, I ask of you, our faith community, to keep our catechists and parents of our children in your prayers, so that they may continue to share their faith with others. I also ask each of you to remember that YOU also have a responsibility to be an example for others in our community and to live your life with a heart of love for others.  Remember, our children are always watching!

Thank you to our faithful PSR catechists!

Colleen Radak, Dawn Mastellone, Kim Becka, Mary Ann Freas, Craig Nirosky, Cathy Zamborsky, Brian Csornak, Fr. Louis Carey, Jane Luke, Jeanette Provenzale, Laura Gilotta, Izzy Gilotta

Ms. Mary Zabrecky, Director of Religious Education