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Next Sunday 9/20 is Catechetical Sunday. And the program year for the Pflaum Gospel Weeklies begins with the same Sunday!
On Catechetical Sunday, we celebrate and recognize the catechists, teachers, and faith formation leaders who generously share the Gospel and help others grow in their relationship with Christ. Through their dedication, children, youth, and adults are guided on their faith journey, inspired by God’s love, and encouraged to live as disciples every day.
Together, let us celebrate the gift of faith formation and give thanks for those who help others encounter Christ.
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me . . . to bring good news to the poor” (Luke 4:18; cf. Isaiah 61:1) is this year’s Catechetical Sunday theme. This Scripture passage reveals Jesus’ mission and identity. Anointed by the Holy Spirit at his baptism, he was sent to bring hope, healing, and freedom—especially to the poor, the brokenhearted, and the forgotten.
Jesus revealed that the Messiah came with compassion, not with power or status. He came to restore dignity and proclaim and show God’s mercy. This becomes a model for the Church, which is called to continue Christ’s work by sharing the Good News and caring for those most in need.
Find resources for planning your parish’s Catechetical Sunday here. Note that the USCCB offers some resources in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Polish.
Check out these Bayard resources to support and thank parish catechists and Catholic school religion teachers:
- 2026–2027 Catechist Handbook and Planning Guide
- The Year of Our Lord Year B 2027 Bilingual Calendar
- A Catechist’s Guide to Vatican II
Please share this Sunday’s Family Corner activities and prayer with families to help them to keep reflecting on the Sunday Gospel during these summer months.
Image credit: ICON by Kelly Latimore via USCCB.org
