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Sr. Charlotte listens to Pastora reflect on
God's call to Elijah. |
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Some of the children of the catechists helped Sr. Roseanna
demonstrate a lesson.
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In March, April and May, we three Sisters began giving a series of catechist workshops at various mission sites; thanks to the new vehicle, we are able to get to many of these places. (FYI, there are still places we can only get to via foot, horse or mule). In some cases we need to pay a driver- someone who knows the way well and can help us with mechanical problems... and instructs us in driving stick-shift over some rough terrain!
The theme of the current series of workshops is "The Call of the Catechist." Participants were guided in reflecting on their roles as catechists, exploring God's call in the Bible, and learning teaching methods from each other as well as from the sisters.
While the catechists have very few material resources, they are very creative in the ways they communicate the Good News to children, youth and adults. One resource they would really appreciate: more bibles!
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Ricardo (driver/driving instructor/mechanic/good friend to the sisters!) helps us
pack up after a workshop for catechists at Mission San Maximillano Kolbe.
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Besides giving these worshops at various missions within the parish boundaries, we have been invited to help form catechists in a number of other far-flung corners of the diocese. This will mean at times a 7-hour or longer bus ride, but thanks again to the vehicle various groups have helped us acquire, we will be able to drive to many sites. We look forward to encountering and sharing the Goodness of God wherever God calls us!
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Sr. Dolores listens as Lidia explains her group's response
to the question, "What is a catechist?" |
