Bishop Gruss reflects on the role of each of us plays in handing on the faith and being a bold witness to the Gospel- A reflection for Catechetical Sunday

On Sunday Sept. 20, we celebrated Catechetical Sunday. In Bishop Gruss’ message to both Catechists and all of the faithful, Bishop Gruss addresses the role of parents, catechists, reflects on his own experiences and more. Below are few excerpts from his reflection:“In my own history, it was only when I began to take my faith seriously, and found myself in a parish bible study, did my relationship with Jesus really become a living reality.  Prior to that time, it seemed like I was just going through the motions and my own knowledge of the faith remained that of a child.Experience more homilies and presentations by Bishop Robert GrussIt was when I became engaged in adult catechesis that I discovered who Jesus really was for me, which ultimately led me down the path to priesthood. Going from being a pilot to a priest would have never happened without engaging some personal form of catechesis in my own life. So it is clear that catechesis is for everyone…and it changes lives.Parents- The First Catechists While catechists are called to share the Catholic Faith in a systematic way, they are not the only ones who catechize. Parents, you too hold a special place in this mission of Jesus because you are truly the first catechists of your children. Parents, by your daily example of life, you have the most effective capacity to transmit the beauty of the Christian faith, your faith, to your children.”Experience more homilies and presentations by Bishop Robert Gruss