Catechist Resources
Thank you for serving as a catechist for this academic year! We are so blessed that you have joined our team. Below you will find all the resources you need to help you prepare your lesson each week.
If you are not receiving regular emails from the Parish Office with information pertaining to Faith Formation, please let us know.
Calendars & Schedules
Curriculum and Planning
- Curriculum Map
- Curriculum Standards for the Diocese of Grand Rapids
- Lesson Planning Guide (Printable)
- Lesson Planning Guide (Fillable)
- Lesson Planning Guide (Digital Submission)
- Catechism Search Source
- Scripture Search Source
(Please use “New Revised Standard Catholic Edition (NRSVCE)” - Spirit of Truth- Sophia Institute
- Spirit of Truth- Teacher Resources
- Spirit of Truth- Catechist Resources
- Confirmation- Decision Point Video Series
Catechist Weekly Resource by Topic
- If the resource is not clickable- it is not available yet. These resources will be updated as quickly as possible. Please contact the Parish Office if you need a resource that has not been created yet.
- Creation & Heaven
- Theology of the Body- Our Relationship with God
- Theology of the Body- Our Relationship with Others
- Sacraments of Initiation
- Sacraments of Healing
- Sacraments of Service to Communion
- Stewardship and Gifts from God
- Vocations
- Evangelization and Discipleship
- Advent
- Liturgy- Calendar, Holy Days
- Liturgy- Types, Reverence
- The Story of the Nativity
Christmas Break - The Season of Christmas
- Personal Prayer
- Authority & Obedience- Rules, Regulations, Authority
- Authority & Obedience- Roles of people in the Church
- Trinity
- Sin & Examination of Conscience
- Forgiveness & Virtues
- Stations of the Cross
- Lent & Ash Wednesday
- Apostles Creed
- Nicene Creed
- Experiences centered in prayer
- Liturgy- Importance, Preparing for, Signs & Symbols
- Holy Week & Easter
- The Holy Mass
- Morality
- Summer Faith Ideas
- Service
Catechist Certification
In 2016 the Diocese of Grand Rapids instituted a program for all catechetical leaders (including clergy, staff, teachers, and catechists) called Echoing the Gospel. This program helps our leaders receive a well-rounded self-formation which will enable them to be even better catechists for our students.