Called to be a Catechist

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About Our Panelists

Mariette Martineau is the former religious education and family life coordinator for Kenora Catholic Schools (Ontario, Canada). She has experience creating resources for, and facilitating learning with children, youth, adults and intergenerational learning groups. An experienced trainer and coach, Mariette loves learning and supporting others to do the same. She currently serves as the Community Lead for three aging religious communities in Saskatoon, perhaps the final chapter of lifelong learning to be explored! She has authored Awe and Wonder Faith and Science, Roots and Community Faith and Social Studies and her most recent book is Enabled and Sent – theology and practical teaching ideas for Catholic school teachers.

Joe Paprocki is a master catechist, speaker, and author with over 45 years of experience in catechetical ministry. Joe recently retired after 23 years with Loyola Press as the National Consultant for Faith Formation.

Kelly Henderschedt has spent time as an educator, catechist, and parish director of faith formation. She now serves as the Archdiocesan Director of Faith Formation in Hartford. Kelly’s areas of focus include family catechesis, parent formation, evangelization, and lifelong faith formation. For the past 18 years, she has enjoyed leading retreat experiences for adults, teens, and children. Kelly has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in early childhood education and a master’s degree in Religious Education from Fordham University. Kelly and her husband live in rural Connecticut and are proud parents of four young adult children. In her spare time Kelly enjoys gardening, cooking, and taking care of her backyard chickens.

​John Michael B. Reyes holds a master of divinity degree from the Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University (Berkeley, California) as well as graduate certificates in liturgical art and architecture, from St. John's School of Theology and Seminary in Collegeville, Minnesota, and in facilitating the spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius, through the St. Raphaela Center in Haverford, Pennsylvania. A highly sought-after liturgy coordinator and cantor, his extensive professional background includes roles as an educator, hospital chaplain, retreat and spiritual director, and campus minister specializing in liturgy, sacramental formation, and adult faith formation. He is a team member for Team Initiation, and has contributed written works to Ave Maria Press, Liturgical Press, LTP, Paulist Press, and Twenty-Third Publications.

Jane Angha is the founder and dreamer behind Ministry Blueprints. With years of director, coordinator, and mentorship experience in parish, diocesan, and non-profit ministry, she brings to the work of hospitality a broad knowledge and understanding of the inner workings of faith communities and a passion for them to be places of welcome and belonging. Jane holds a BS in Education and Religious Studies and a Master of Theology. She is a national conference speaker and moderator, retreat leader, writer and currently part of NCCL and NFCYM project teams.