Parishes throughout the Diocese of Corpus Christi celebrated Catechetical Sunday on Sept. 15, with the theme, "Open the Door of Faith." Those whom the community has designated to serve as catechists were called forth and commissioned for their ministry.
A catechist is one who teaches in the name of the Church.
Bishop Wm. Michael Mulvey was present for the celebration at Holy Cross Parish where pastor Father Eulalio P. Ibay, STD commissioned five new catechists. The new catechists at Holy Cross are Luis Guerra, William Tilley, Andrew DuArte, Maria Witherspoon and Norma Ortiz.
Bishop Mulvey extended his blessings over the new catechists and offered them congratulations.
Catechetical Sunday is an opportunity to reflect on the role that each person plays, by virtue of Baptism, in handing on the faith and being a witness to the Gospel. Catechetical Sunday is an opportunity for all to rededicate themselves to this mission as a community of faith.