Saint Vincent Ferrer Parish Catechetical Ministry

21/08/2026

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Para sa lahat ng KATEKISTA sa Pilipinas, sana ma-maintain natin itong tatlong letrang U:

1. UPDATE.

Dapat ay walang katapusang updating o pag-aaral sa mga doktrina at turo ng Simbahan, sapagkat napakahalaga ng mga lumalabas sa ating mga bibig. Ang paghubog natin sa pananampalataya ng mga bata ay nakasalalay sa ating mga sinasabi. Sana ang mga sinasabi natin ay tama at hindi heretical (taliwas/salungat) sa tinuturo ng Simbahan.

2. UPGRADE.

Hindi kayo “katekista lang,” kundi dapat ipinagmamalaki ninyo: “Katekista ako! Pinili ako ng Diyos! Kaya, upgraded ako! Angát ako!” Madalas ko kasi marinig: “Padre, nahihiya kami kapag nagtuturo kami at nakikinig ang g**o sa likod. Ano ba ang laban namin, eh hindi kami nakapagtapos ng kolehiyo, samantalang ang mga g**o ay lisensyadong propesyonal?” Huwag maliitin ang sarili. Magagaling din kayong magturo. Minsan, mas nakaka-connect pa nga kayo sa isip at puso ng mga bata.

3. UPWARD.

Ito ang pinakaimportante. Una sa lahat, ang katekista ay dapat nakatingin upward o dapat madasalin at isinasabuhay ang Salita ng Diyos. May mga pagkakataong kayo ay nare-reject sa parokya, kulang sa suporta (chalk, meryenda, pamasahe), at minsan ay napapagalitan pa ng pari. Kaya dapat lalong maging malalim ang inyong pananampalataya upang, anuman ang mangyari, hindi kayo susuko.

Salamat po sa serbisyo, Katekista, at Happy Fiesta ngayong araw sa inyo!

— Father Dags

21/08/2026

👉 The Visible but Unseen Servants of the Church

Catechists are often overburdened. They juggle work, family, and ministry. They prepare lessons late at night, visit homes, attend meetings, and pray for children who sometimes do not even say thank you. Yet their service is rarely recognized. No salary, no spotlight, no applause.

But they continue.
Not because it is easy, but because it is a calling.
Not because they are paid, but because they are in love with the Lord.

Like the early disciples, catechists walk the path of hidden service. They teach not for recognition, but for souls. They serve not for reward, but because Christ first served them.

The Directory for Catechesis reminds us that catechists are “co-responsible with the Church in the mission of evangelization” #130. And in Evangelii Gaudium, Pope Francis tells us that true evangelizers are those who “want to give themselves to others without expecting anything in return” #279.

So to every catechist who feels tired, unseen, and weary:
Your work is not in vain.
Heaven sees. God counts.
And the children you teach today will become the faith of the Church tomorrow.

Thank you for continuing to serve, even when it is hard.
Padayon, mga kapatid!

12/08/2026

📣📣Attention‼️

Calling all Saint Vincent Ferrer Parish Catechist and aspiring Catechists.

Kindly attend our Parish meeting.

When: August 13,2026 @10:00 AM

Where: SVFP Church

Agenda:
📌Distribution of School permit for catechesis

📌Formation (re-echo of 3Rs)

📌Other matters

See you all. Attendance is a must!!

By: CARMEN A.PARIÑA
SVFP COORDINATOR

25/07/2026

🌿 FEAST OF SAINT JAMES THE GREAT, APOSTLE 🌿

"Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men."
(Matthew 4:19)

Saint James the Great was among the first disciples called by Jesus to leave everything behind and follow Him. His generous response, steadfast faith, and unwavering commitment led him to become one of Christ's closest companions and the first of the Twelve Apostles to give his life in martyrdom for the Gospel.

His witness reminds us that discipleship is not merely about hearing the Lord's call but courageously responding to it each day. To follow Christ is to embrace a life of service, sacrifice, and joyful mission, trusting that every step taken in faith bears fruit for the Kingdom of God.

As we celebrate his feast, may Saint James inspire us to listen attentively to the voice of Christ, to walk faithfully in His ways, and to proclaim the Gospel with courage wherever we are called to serve.

Saint James the Great, Apostle and faithful witness of Christ, pray for us.

19/07/2026

WHEN THE WEEDS BECOME YOUR CLASSROOM...
16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Matthew 13:24–30

"Let them grow together until the harvest."

One of the greatest temptations in catechesis is to expect immediate results.

We teach the faith, yet some children remain distracted. We accompany young people, yet they continue to struggle.

We prepare families for the sacraments, yet many still drift away. Sometimes we ask ourselves:

"Have all these efforts been in vain?"

The Gospel of the Wheat and the Weeds reminds every catechist that God is more patient than we are.

The Kingdom of God grows quietly. Seeds need time. Hearts need time. Faith needs time.

Not every lesson bears fruit immediately. Not every child remembers every teaching. Not every person responds to the Gospel after hearing it once. Yet every word of God planted with love remains alive in the heart.

The weeds remind us that catechesis takes place in an imperfect world. We teach children surrounded by confusing messages.

We form young people living in a culture filled with distractions. We accompany families carrying heavy burdens. Still, Christ never tells us to stop sowing.

Instead, He tells us to remain faithful.

The mission of the catechist is not to force growth but to faithfully sow the seed of the Gospel. God alone gives the growth.

Today's Gospel also challenges us as catechists. Before pointing out the weeds in others, we must first allow Christ to cultivate our own hearts.

A catechist who listens, prays, forgives, and continues to grow in holiness becomes the most convincing lesson his or her students will ever receive.

The Directory for Catechesis (2020) reminds us that catechesis is not merely the transmission of religious knowledge. It is the patient accompaniment of persons toward an encounter with Jesus Christ.

Like the Divine Farmer, the catechist walks with people, trusting that God's grace is already at work, even when its fruits are not yet visible.

This Sunday, let us renew our vocation.

Continue sowing.

Continue teaching.

Continue listening.

Continue loving.

For every lesson shared, every prayer taught, every child encouraged, every family accompanied, and every act of witness becomes a seed planted in God's field.

The harvest belongs to the Lord.

Happy and blessed 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time!








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