Our plans for inviting, forming, and supporting catechists often begin with the question, “How do we do this?”  While this course will provide practical information to address this question, the Directory for Catechesis inspires us to begin with the essential question: “Who invites, forms, and supports catechists?”  The answer, of course, is Christ.

Each of us has a unique vocation story of Christ’s invitation to catechetical ministry and the grace he continues to provide. By sharing our story and inviting others to do the same, a style of invitation, formation, and support emerges that touches the heart and inspires participation in a mission characterized by the One who entrusts us to hand on the faith to others.

About Our Instructor

Jayne Ragasa-Mondoy began her ministry in the field of Catholic catechetical leadership in the year 2000 upon earning a master’s degree in pastoral leadership from Chaminade University of Honolulu. She served as director of Faith Formation for the Diocese of Honolulu for eighteen years. Prior to this appointment she was the Dean of Academics for secondary education and a teacher in the Hawaii Catholic Schools system. Jayne is a national speaker and author of two books: “Cultivating Your Catechists: How to Recruit, Encourage, and Retain Successful Catechists” (Loyola Press, 2017) and “Planning for Restored Order” (Twenty-Third Publications, 2021), is a regular contributor to “The Catechist Journey” blog hosted by Loyola Press, and is a course designer and facilitator for the University of Dayton Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation. She has served on the advisory committee for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Island Affairs, the Subcommittee on Native American Affairs and as treasurer and vice-president for the National Conference of Catechetical Leaders.