http://catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com/2007/04/12/the-harvest-is-here/ Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:13:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 http://catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com/2007/04/12/the-harvest-is-here/#comment-294 Joe Fri, 20 Jul 2007 13:43:50 +0000 http://www.catechistsjourney.org/2007/04/12/the-harvest-is-here/#comment-294 Gail, keep us informed about your decisions and how things are going! Gail, keep us informed about your decisions and how things are going!

]]> http://catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com/2007/04/12/the-harvest-is-here/#comment-293 Gail Thu, 19 Jul 2007 16:13:01 +0000 http://www.catechistsjourney.org/2007/04/12/the-harvest-is-here/#comment-293 Joe, Thanks for the advice. I will take that into consideration. Also, thank you for this website. I know it will be a great help to me in the future. Joe, Thanks for the advice. I will take that into consideration. Also, thank you for this website. I know it will be a great help to me in the future.

]]> http://catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com/2007/04/12/the-harvest-is-here/#comment-292 Joe Tue, 17 Jul 2007 04:08:58 +0000 http://www.catechistsjourney.org/2007/04/12/the-harvest-is-here/#comment-292 Gail, each individual is different but in general I'm always concerned about people stretching themselves too thin. Personally, I think it's wiser to do one thing very then to take the chance of doing a couple of things only fairly well. It wouldn't make any difference to me if you were a cradle Catholic. Converts often have more zeal that can motivate them to do great amounts of service. By the same token, they need to be careful not to overextend. Only you will really know how the Spirit is calling you. The RCIA is in need of dedicated catechists and if that is your first love, talk to someone at the parish about it. Whatever you do, know that the Spirit is guiding you and inspiring you and that all of our efforts are to give glory to God! Thanks so much for writing and let me know if I can be of any more help (if I have indeed been of help!). Gail, each individual is different but in general I’m always concerned about people stretching themselves too thin. Personally, I think it’s wiser to do one thing very then to take the chance of doing a couple of things only fairly well. It wouldn’t make any difference to me if you were a cradle Catholic. Converts often have more zeal that can motivate them to do great amounts of service. By the same token, they need to be careful not to overextend. Only you will really know how the Spirit is calling you. The RCIA is in need of dedicated catechists and if that is your first love, talk to someone at the parish about it. Whatever you do, know that the Spirit is guiding you and inspiring you and that all of our efforts are to give glory to God! Thanks so much for writing and let me know if I can be of any more help (if I have indeed been of help!).

]]> http://catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com/2007/04/12/the-harvest-is-here/#comment-291 Gail Mon, 16 Jul 2007 16:51:42 +0000 http://www.catechistsjourney.org/2007/04/12/the-harvest-is-here/#comment-291 I'm a convert of 3 years and would like to become involved in faith formation. My parish is calling out for catechists now for the elementary grades so I am considering, but I really want to be involved with RCIA when the call comes for sign-ups for that. Do you think it's possible I could do both or would that be too much for a "first timer" with no experience but a love for the faith? Thanks! I’m a convert of 3 years and would like to become involved in faith formation. My parish is calling out for catechists now for the elementary grades so I am considering, but I really want to be involved with RCIA when the call comes for sign-ups for that. Do you think it’s possible I could do both or would that be too much for a “first timer” with no experience but a love for the faith? Thanks!

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