Catechist Resources

What resources are provided for those who serve as catechists at Mercy?
Those who serve as catechists at Mercy will each receive a copy of the appropriate grade-level catechetical guide.  This guide not only provides lesson plans for the sessions, but also provides tips on how to be an effective catechist for children of the particular grade. For catechist who are nervous about issues related to class management and discipline, a professional educator will be on site to provide assistance if needed. The archdiocese strongly recommends that all catechists complete the Hearts Aflame program to become certified catechists and confident teachers of the faith.  See the link below for more information.

The archdiocese also requires that catechists complete the requirements for the archdiocesan child protection program.  For information please contact Mary Kate Kassman at 301.365.1415.


Weblinks

Hearts Aflame Program
In cooperation with the Archdiocese of Washington. The Religious Formation Office prepares catechists to teach the Catholic faith to the youth of the parish, and also provides a way for adults to continue their religious instruction. Call 301.365.1318 for course listings and locations.
To learn more about the Archdiocese's Hearts Aflame Program click on the link below.www.adw.org/education/edu_aflame.html

Catholic Online
On this website you will find prayers, information about the saints, news, a library and much more.
www.catholic.org

Cyberfaith Weblinks
This website provides you with several different resources and links which are helpful with art, commonly asked questions and doctrine.
www.cyberfaith.com/weblinks_index.html

New Advent
This website also provides access to most Church documents as well as history, biographies and more.
www.newadvent.org

Archdiocese of Washington D.C. 
This is the official web site for the Archdiocese of Washington DC, in this particular part of the web, the Diocese provides several website/resource recommendations as well as information:
www.adw.org/resources/res_index.asp

United States Catholic Conference of Bishops
This is the official website for all of the Catholic Bishops in the United States. They include new information about what is happening in the US, documents and other resources.
www.usccb.org

The Vatican
The Vatican web site provides access to information about the liturgy, the liturgical year, all of the Church documents and the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
www.vatican.va