Before He ascended into heaven, the Risen Lord commissioned the Apostles saying, "Go, therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you." (Matthew 28:19-20)
Vocare is the new online catechetical certification process of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. The word Vocare means to call and is the basis of the word, vocation. Just as Jesus called His disciples, so at every Mass in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati the faithful pray that we will be given the grace to know the definite purpose to which God has called us. Those called to the particular ministry of teaching the faith in our Catholic schools and parishes are therefore called catechists, a word that comes from the Greek term meaning “to echo.” Their purpose is to hear and echo the voice of Christ the Teacher and that of the Magisterium, the teaching office of the Church.
All Catholic school principals, grade school and high school religion teachers, DRE/CRE/ARE’s and catechists are called to be role models for the adults and youth they teach. They are called upon to be well formed in Catholic teaching, dedicated to ongoing formation, and to be witnesses to the Catholic way of life. The Vocare process provides a means for ongoing religious formation in the Catholic Faith.
To begin your certification journey, complete the Vocare Access Form and send to your parish administrator, Mary Lou Baker.
For more information about the religious education certification process visit: www.vocareonline.com
There is no better way to grow in your own personal relationship with Christ than to teach the Faith to others. If you are feeling called to pass on the Faith, but worried that you have never taught a classroom of students before, we are blessed to have a team of educational consultants on staff who are trained to help you manage all aspects of teaching in a classroom.
With approximately five hundred students enrolled in faith formation classes, many catechists are needed to support the program. All catechists:
For more information about these child protection requirements, click here. Are you feeling called to pass on the Faith to others? Please contact Mary Lou Baker to learn more about the rewards of passing on the richness and fullness of the Catholic Faith to our young parishioners.
No cleric, employee or regular volunteer is to have contact with children without first being approved by the Archdiocese. At St. Max we encourage all volunteers, whether they have contact with children or not, to complete the child protection training. Approval consists of completing a child protection training, staying current on training bulletins, and an online background check. All regular volunteers who have contact with children must be approved before beginning ministry. We trust you will understand the need to be 100% compliant as your dedication to our children is evidence of your love and concern for them. If you have any questions about your status as a volunteer, please contact the parish office, 513-777-4322.
More SafeParish information may be found here.
How to Protect Your Children - AOC