Catechists
The catechists who teach the faith in our parishes and villages.
The catechists (መምህራን ትምህርተ ክርስቶስ) teach the faith, prepare for the sacraments and lead prayer where there is no priest.
Their mission
Teaching the faith
To children, young people and adults, in the parish and in the villages.
Preparing for the sacraments
Baptism, first communion, confirmation and marriage.
Leading the Sunday prayer
In the villages where the priest cannot come every Sunday.
Visiting the sick and the families
Bringing prayer, comfort and the care of the Church.
Catechists in numbers
Becoming a catechist
Tap each step to learn more.
Speak with your parish priest
A man or woman of faith, chosen with the parish priest and the community, who wants to serve by teaching.
The formation course
Sent by the bishop
At the end of the formation, the bishop gives the catechist the mandate to teach in the name of the Church.
Photo gallery
Formation and gatherings
Thank you, catechists
For your faith, your patience and the long roads you walk to teach. We remember also the catechists who have gone before us.
Blessed MemorySupport our catechists. Your gift pays for their formation, books and travel to the villages.
DonateFormation takes place in the parishes. To take part, speak with your parish priest. Find your parish