On May 23, St. Peter Claver Parish held a commissioning mass for 24 new catechists. Of the new catechists, 13 of them are women, the first large number of women catechists commissioned since the beginning of the catechists’ program in Toledo. These catechists represent 10 village churches.
They traveled many miles to get to the host village where the cursillos (trainings) were held. The training was for 2 ½ days, and it took 2 ½ years to cover the syllabus. These men and women are the persons responsible for conducting para-liturgies with their congregation when the priests are not present for mass. Their training centered around the importance of a life of prayer, the understanding of church, scripture, the sacraments, liturgies, leadership, how to manage conflict, etc..
The catechist’s training was facilitated by Sister Higinia and the village committee. We wish these women and men God’s continued blessing as they enter this new ministry of service.
So grateful, Higinia, that all the planning and effort of you and the staff that prepared, presented and gathered with the group over these last two years. And, special congrats to new catechists!!! Very moving and exciting.
God bless all of you. What a wonderful preparation for service in your villages. It is exciting to hear of so many members of your local Churches taking up more vital roles in your local communities.
So impressive! and what a difference it will make in the ten villages.
Well done Higinia and blessings upon all of you in Toledo.
Congratulations, Higinia, to you and to the entire group. I know that their years of effort will strength the Church in the entire Toledo District.
What a group this is! You and they must be fantastically proud as a result of these two and a half years work to attain this goal.
Thank you Higinia! You are truly an inspiration to the people of your Belizean Villages and to all of us! It is a wonderful moment to witness the holiness and zeal of these catechists.
We know they will share compassion, peace, and blessings to all they serve!
May you Higinia and all of the catechists continue to share the Good News!
Sending ❤️ love!
Anne Marie and Ann
What a group this is! This is a church of the people, for the people, with the people. You and they must be fantastically proud as a result of these two and a half years work to attain this goal.
Wow! Congratulations to all of you!
Sr. Higinia, great job! Look like a wonderful group of church leaders!
Wonderful!
Well done, Higinia. May the new catechists lead to more joining their ministry.