Our Response to God's Gifts: Grade 2: Parish Catechist Guide (Finding God 2005, 2007) - Softcover

A Catechist’s Prayer

Loving God,
creator of all things,
you call us to be in relationship
with you and others.

You are the giver of all I possess,
the source of all my blessings
for which I thank and praise you.
Help me to desire nothing more
than to be filled with your love and grace.

Thank you for calling me to be a catechist,
for the opportunity to share with others
what you have given to me.

May all those with whom
I share the gift of faith
discover how you are present in all things.

May they come to know you,
the one true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.

May the grace of the Holy Spirit guide my heart and lips,
so that I may remain constant in loving and praising you.

May I be a witness to the Gospel and a minister of your truth.
May all my words and actions reflect your love.

May all see in me the fruits of your Spirit,
so your glory may be seen in the world.

Amen

A Catechist’s Prayer

Loving God,
creator of all things,
you call us to be in relationship
with you and others.

You are the giver of all I possess,
the source of all my blessings
for which I thank and praise you.
Help me to desire nothing more
than to be filled with your love and grace.

Thank you for calling me to be a catechist,
for the opportunity to share with others
what you have given to me.

May all those with whom
I share the gift of faith
discover how you are present in all things.

May they come to know you,
the one true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.

May the grace of the Holy Spirit guide my heart and lips,
so that I may remain constant in loving and praising you.

May I be a witness to the Gospel and a minister of your truth.
May all my words and actions reflect your love.

May all see in me the fruits of your Spirit,
so your glory may be seen in the world.

Amen

Barbara is Vice President for Catechesis and Faith Formation for Loyola Press. Her role involves her in the development of faith formation resources and services designed for the benefit of parishes and schools. Prior to accepting her position at Loyola Press, Barbara served as the Associate Executive Director of NCEA's Department of Religious Education, working primarily in service to members of NPCD, NCEA's national membership association serving parish catechetical leaders. Her experience also includes diocesan and parish work in Religious Education and Youth Ministry as well as extensive teaching experience at high school and college levels. She completed her Doctor of Ministry degree at the University of St. Mary of the Lake in Mundelein, IL. She also holds a Master of Divinity degree from Aquinas Institute of Theology in St. Louis, MO.

Jim Campbell is Staff Theologian for Loyola Press. His role includes planning and development of catechetical and faith formation materials to be used in parishes and schools. Jim also reviews material from the text editorial and trade divisions. Jim has been a teacher, writer, and administrator in the field of catechesis for over 30 years. He has served as Consultant for Curriculum Development for the Office for Catechesis in the Archdiocese of Chicago. He was Director of the Orange Catechetical Institute, the adult ministry formation program for the Diocese of Orange, California. Jim has taught religious studies courses at Chapman University, Orange, California and the Aquinas Institute of Theology, Dubuque, Iowa. Jim was the General Editor for Harper’s New American Bible Study Program. He has written Mary and the Saints: Companions on the Journey, Understanding Scripture: The Genesis Creation Story; Stories of the Old Testament: A Catholic’s Guide  and Serving the Catechetical Mission of the Church, all for Loyola Press. Jim has a Doctor of Ministry in Christian Education and Master of Arts in Theology from the Aquinas Institute of Theology. He also has a Master of Arts in European History from the Monterey Institute of International Studies.