  Welcome to
Catechetical Ministry!
The Lord Jesus has called you by name and gifted you with the
faith needed to serve your community as a catechist.
REVISED
6-12-08
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These parish catechists have finished
PATHWAYS: from the left - April McNulty, Church of the
Redeemer, children's catechist, Maryjane Fuller, Epiphany,
youth catechist and Sandra Survello, St. Augustine, adult
catechist and senior pilot catechist.
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What is Pathways?
PATHWAYS for Catechist Formation
is a diocesan certification program that leads to catechesis with
grace and competence!
Designed for parish catechists of adults, youth or
children, PATHWAYS provides a program of
learning that includes a curriculum of study, prayer and
reflection. Catechists use multiple resources (texts,
articles, video/DVDs) to guide their study of church
documents, catholic doctrine and teaching/facilitation
skills. Catechists respond in writing to focus
questions submitted to a trained Reader for evaluation and
certification. Certified catechists are recognized
with a certificate and pin and designated as a Catechist for
the Diocese of Richmond. PATHWAYS is available online,
CD and in print.
Diocesan Catechist Certification
PATHWAYS for Catechist Formation is
the mandated diocesan training process for all parish catechists
and is described in the
Called to Be
Disciples, Catechetical Norms for the Diocese of
Richmond. Completion of the PARISH Catechist and SENIOR Catechist
levels of the PATHWAYS program is required for certification
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WHAT'S
NEW!
All the PATHWAYS web pages have been revised 1/29/08!
These user friendly pages contain NEW and UPDATED information!
Please browse the website for easy access to information.
NEW help for Catechists of Youth!
A
viewing guide for the
“Video
Workshop for Teachers of Youth” used by
PATHWAYS Catechists for Youth is posted in the FORMS
list under the tab for leaders and for catechist.
Readers Needed
The Office of
Christian Formation is seeking Candidates to be trained as READERS
for the PARISH level of the PATHWAYS for Catechist Formation program
for catechists of Adults, Youth or Children.
This is a paid, part-time, contract job with a 12 month contract
period. Applications may be sent at any time. For more
information, review the
Reader Candidate Information
and the
Reader Information
Application . For questions,
contact Emily Filippi,
efilippi@richmonddiocese.org.
Congratulations!
Great Job Catechetical Leaders!
3,472 Catechists
Registered from 52 diocesan
Parishes
Great Job Catechists!
505 Catechists Certified at Parish Level (this number changes on a
daily basis!)
Implementation Coordinator
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Emily Filippi -
Contact Emily
Filippi,
efilippi@richmonddiocese.org or
804-622-5111 for
assistance with implementing PATHWAYS or to scheduled a visit.
Excerpts from the New American Bible with Revised New Testament Copyright © 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC. Used with permission. All rights reserved. No portion of the New American Bible may be reprinted without permission in writing from the copyright holder.
PATHWAYS for Catechist Formation materials, ©
2004, 1998, Catholic Diocese of Richmond.
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