Catechetical Office

Archdiocese of Newark

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Parish Catechists

- WELCOME
  
  Welcome to the ministry of catechesis.
  We are grateful that you have responded to God's invitation to share your faith in an intentional way
  with the young people and families in your parish.
  The Catechetical Office of the Archdiocese of Newark
  is here to support you in your ministry.
- Be the best catechist that you can be
  
  In order to effectively undertake the mission entrusted to us as catechists, one must take seriously the responsibility to seek adequate formation. The Catechetical Office supports and equips catechists through our Catechist Formation and Certification Process. We provide various formation opportunities that are effective and accessible.
- Catechist Formation Overview and Frequently Asked Questions
- Today's Readings
  
  Tuesday of the Ninth Week in Ordinary Time
  
  Reading 1 Tb 2:9-14
  Responsorial Psalm Ps 112:1-2, 7-8, 9
  Gospel Mk 12:13-17
- Hallow Blog
  
  How to Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet
  
  2 months ago
  
  by Alex Jones
  
  Pray for mercy with the prayer Jesus gave St. Faustina in 1935. The post How to Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet appeared first on Hallow.
  
  Easter Vigil 2023: Guide to Catholic Easter Vigil Mass, Readings and More
  
  2 months ago
  
  by Hallow
  
  Easter Vigil 2023 Guide: Table of Contents The Roman Missal borrows a quote from St. Augustine when it refers to the Easter Vigil as “the mother of all holy vigils.” Anyone who has attended this...
  
  Holy Week 2023: Schedule and Key Dates for the Catholic Observance of Holy Week
  
  3 months ago
  
  by Stephen Spiewak
  
  Holy Week 2023 Schedule The season of Lent gives way to the celebration of Easter in Holy Week, the most sacred period of the liturgical calendar. Holy Week includes both the Church’s most solemn...
- Catholic Link
  
  How The New Peacock Film “Shooting Stars” Teaches Us To Aim For Heaven
  
  4 days ago
  
  by Fr. Edward Looney
  
  “Shooting Stars,” the new biopic film about NBA legend Lebron James released on the streaming platform Peacock on June 2nd. I’m not an avid NBA watcher. I typically only watch games if my home team...
  
  You Don’t Need To Be Afraid Of The Latin Mass
  
  5 days ago
  
  by Jack Butler
  
  Have you ever noticed how much buzz there is around the Mass that uses the Missal of 1962, commonly referred to as the Traditional Latin Mass (TLM)? I mean, if you’re into Catholic Twitter, YouTube...
  
  7 Principles Of Catholic Education
  
  6 days ago
  
  by Dr. Alex Lessard
  
  As the school year winds down, Catholic school teachers – heroic leaders that they are – are already planning to make next year even better. Novice teachers have realized how much they themselves...