Religious Education 101

摘要: In lieu of an abstract, below is the essay's first paragraph. "In spring 2004, I began interviewing for positions as a Director/Coordinator Faith Formation several parishes in Roman Catholic Diocese Rochester. To my luck, beginning June was hired to pastoral staff Church Transfiguration Pittsford, New York." This alumni corner available Verbum: http://fisherpub.sjfc.edu/verbum/vol2/iss2/4 Religious Education 101 York. The purpose this reflection enlighten those who read about benefits working faith community, and also struggles one might face along way. must admit that when current position Associate Director Formation, did not know exactly what for. According job description, duties included overseeing Children’s program grades kindergarten through eighth well sacramental preparation sacraments Penance, Eucharist, Confirmation. would soon learn there much, much more “job” than this. be frank, choosing career path overall goal life. hope someday, whenever may be, become university professor theology or ethics, something lines. Nearing completion Master’s degree from University St. Michael’s College Toronto, Ontario, realized at young age (I 23) want only 23 year old entering into Ph.D. where 90% other students perhaps twice age. apply few programs however, with lukewarm luck rejected.) So, push came shove, it time go work. best thing parish people. Everyone welcoming. little overwhelming times, trying everyone’s names, shaking hands, meeting all these new people—especially 1,600 families. people church have quality you find different setting, major corporation example. There genuine appreciation doing do, welcome can fulfill education needs their children. It’s good feeling: knowing everybody behind are accomplish. You freedom try things, get parents involved, open lines communication, really explore relation God while same steer 1,000 children direction. sense, accountable God, your manager supervisor, “boss.” do immediate supervisor—our Formation—but our relationship far corporate model. We actually complement another unique way offer aspects on we’re accomplish She technically “boss”, pastor, but team: mean most basic sense—we work together. are, some extent, certain accompany type. One funding. am lucky enough whose members financially committed helping they can. Other persons fortunate is—they struggle funding supplies, books, activities. Also, responding situations complicated. For example, preparing nearly 100 sacrament, answer so many questions return phone calls once. always between Catholics come Mass, not. Sacramental Rochester home-based. means primary educators full communion church. How adequately prepare participate any way, shape, form? It easy see ministry, just like choice. Will ministry rest life? think so. Ministry me being Catholic. Any will minister even if choose has nothing Christian, carries big responsibility. Whether religious educator airline pilot, affects turn, affect around me. By: Jonathan Schott Class 2002