With the start of a new school year also comes the start of a new catechetical year. Just in time for Catechetical Sunday on Sept. 21, episode seven of the Jubilee 2025: Pilgrims of Hope podcast shines a light on the importance of effective catechism, the various catechetical models used in the Diocese of Rochester, the experiences of two “accidental” catechists from among the Catholic Courier’s own staff, and shares some online resources available to catechists and families for ongoing faith formation. The episode features Leslie Barkin, Director of the Office of Evangelization & Catechesis for the Diocese of Rochester, as well as Catholic Courier Managing Editor Jennifer Ficcaglia and Staff Writer Jennifer Burke.

For the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis website: https://oec.dor.org/
To read Jen's blog on being a catechist: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/a-catechist-who-me/
For Kids' Chronicle: https://catholiccourier.com/faith-and-family/kids-chronicle/
For Why Do Catholics: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/why-do-catholics/

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Episode 7: Formed in the Faith