sowerThe ideal catechist is first and foremost a witness of Christ. He/she seeks to authentically transmit the truths of the Faith to others by model Christ and allowing the Holy Spirit to speak through them. Here are a few characteristics (in no particular order) that an ideal catechist in a parish would seek to live out in their in their ministry as catechists.

1. Be active in the community where they serve
2. Be committed to this apostolate
3. Be enthusiastic about their Catholic Faith
4. Be flexible to allowing the Holy Spirit to lead
5. Have a growing knowledge of Scripture and Tradition (be immersed in growing in their faith)
6. Love those you are sharing the faith with
7. Be patient (meeting the students where they are at)
8. Be a person of prayer
9. Punctuality (teaching the next generation the importance of being on time)
10. Be self-assured (be sure of what you have prepared and trust the Holy Spirit to lead you)
11. Have a sense of humor – joy and laughter opens others up to the message you are proclaiming
12. Have a willingness to be a team player (none of use does it on our own – we can always learn from others.