Catechetical Ministry's Role
Neither family nor parish bears the total responsibility for nurturing faith growth. Effective ministry with families involves building a partnership between the parish church and the home church, which focuses on the unique responsibilities that each has in promoting faith growth.
The role of the Catechetical Ministry Office at St. Martin's Parish is to live and share the faith story of Jesus Christ in the following ways:
- Provide a safe and positive environment.
- Maintain open communication between the parish and home.
- Treat families as partners in minitry by affirming the role of parents in transmitting Catholic Christian faith.
- Sponsor parent education sessions which offer training of new skills and ideas so that parents may discover their mission, unique gifts and strengths.
- Involve the family in the sacramental preparation of individual family members by holding family session that encourage parent participation in educational meetings, social gatherings, and celebrations.
- Respect the individual and cultural differences among families.
- Respond flexibly to family needs by offering a variety of programs, activities and strategies.
- Reach out to families by offering programs, services and resources for families at home or in home-like settings. Empower parents and the entire family family to share faith at home.
Parent's Role
As partners in the faith development of our families, our staff is eager to work with parents/guardians to help families share, celebrate and live the Catholic faith at home and in the world. We ask each parent's cooperation in the following ways:
- Celebrate Sunday Mass regularly with your children/youth. (Go to Mass Times for the schedule.)
- Participate actively in the sacramental and community life of the parish.
- Share you faith and what it means to you with your children/youth.
- Pray with your children/youth and help them memorize the traditional prayers of the Church.
- Attend all parent meetings.
- Familiarize yourself with scheduled catechetical sessions and events for your children/youth.
- Read and act promptly on all communications from the Catechetical Ministry Office.
- Assure punctual and regular attendance at all sessions.
Children/youth also have a responsibility to cooperate in order to benefit from the catechetical sessions at St. Martin's Parish. They are expected to:
- Be respectful of the catechist and other children/youth.
- Listen carefully, follow directions and participate in the session activites.
- Complete home assignments.
- Follow attendance, emergency and safety procedures, and discipline policies.
- Share what they have learned and experienced in their catechetical sessions with their parents and families.
CONTACT INFORMATION
- PHONE: (408) 289-9608
- FAX: (408) 294-2624
- EMAIL: catecheticalministry@stmartin.org
- ADDRESS: (200 O'Connor Drive, San Jose, CA 95128
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