Role of Reader and Evaluation Process

As Readers we are committed to extend welcome, hospitality and gentle guidance to the parish catechists who strive to develop their ministry as catechists.  We humbly and joyfully anticipate  our own growth in faith and knowledge through this sacred experience of reading the catechists’ guides.  May we always remember to be as Abraham and Sarah were to the angels:  A place of welcome, sustenance and community where God is revealed and people’s lives are transformed.                                    Genesis 18:1-15 - (Reader Training Day)

Selection and Training of Readers

• Readers are chosen by the Office of Christian Formation based on their catechetical training, experience as a  catechist and personal pastoral qualities

• Readers complete the PARISH level Self Evaluation guide in writing

• Readers submit their completed Response Form to the Office of Christian Formation for evaluation and certification

• Readers participate in a 5 hour training program conducted by the Office of Christian Formation

• Readers are provided a set of answer guides for each of the PATHWAYS focus questions prepared by the Office of Christian Formation

• Readers consent to the Diocesan Code of Ethics

• Readers are reviewed throughout their service and are accountable to the Office of Christian Formation

Purpose of Evaluation

•  Welcome catechists to this training phase of their ministry

• Guide catechists GENTLY along the growth path of PATHWAYS

• Presume all catechists work hard to develop their knowledge and skills through PATHWAYS

• Encourage clarity and correctness through kind assistance, guidance for continued review of resources and factual help if necessary

• Affirmation of all good insights and discoveries

Role of Reader

• Reader begins review of catechist Response Form with prayer.

• Reader reads through each response thoughtfully, using the answer guides provided to determine completeness and accuracy

• Reader writes appropriate affirming remarks on each Response Form.

• Reader invites continued review, ways to deepen catechist's understanding and invites re-submission of answer; once, if necessary.

• Reader affirms the Response Form as complete and sends notification of certification to Registrar.

• Reader returns the Response Form with comments and congratulations to catechist.

• Response Forms requiring continued effort will be reviewed by the Office of Christian Formation.  The parish Catechetical Leader will be asked to provide appropriate assistance and encouragement for the catechist to complete the Response Form.