Rural Catechesis – Support for Catechists in the Diocese of Saskatoon

The diocesan Office of Rural Catechesis provides enrichment, training and networking for parish catechists throughout the ministry year, coordinated by Quin Kleiboer, (306) 659-5857.

Catechist Connection – online networking

Catechist Connection is a one-hour online gathering that brings catechists from across the diocese together for encouragement, learning, and sharing. Each session includes a short teaching to deepen and strengthen your ministry, followed by open conversation and the sharing of practical ideas and best practices. Choose either noon to 1 p.m. OR 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for online sessions offered Dec. 1, 2026 and Jan. 12, Feb.2, March 2, April 6, May 4, 2027. For more information and the Zoom link, please contact: Quin Kleiboer, diocesan Rural Catechesis Coordinator at (306) 659-5857.

Catechetical Forum – in-person enrichment

The Catechetical Forum is a day designed to renew, encourage, and equip those who teach the faith in parishes across the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon. Gatherings at different locations across the diocese will include focused teaching, round-table discussion, prayer and reflection, and the sharing of practical ideas and best practices.

• Saskatoon Rural Deanery forum was held Oct. 17  at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Martensville.
• Wadena Deanery forum will be held Saturday, Nov. 14, 9:30 am to 3 pm at St. Joseph Parish, Kelvington, register at: LINK
• Kerrobert Deanery forum will be held Saturday, Nov. 21, 9:30 am to 3 pm at St. Mary Parish, Macklin, register at: LINK
• Humboldt Deanery forum will be held Wednesday, Nov. 25, starting at 6:30 pm at St. Augustine Parish, Humboldt, register at: LINK
• Eatonia Deanery forum will be held Sunday, Nov. 28, 1 pm to 5 pm at St. Joseph Parish, Kindersley, register at: LINK

For more information, please contact: Quin Kleiboer, Rural Catechesis Coordinator (306) 659-5857.

OVERVIEW for CATECHISTS:

Recognizing the different stages of faith development and the importance of family and community in cultivating faith in both children and adults, the diocesan Evangelization and Catechesis Office seeks to assist parish leadership in exploring parish needs and helping to form communities of intentional disciples.

• General Directory for Catechesis: Vatican document on catechesis
• Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) resource: For Catechists (CCCB links)
• CCCB: Evangelization Resource List

Sacraments:

Sacramental Preparation for Young People (2025 update) – PDF

• Baptism
• Reconciliation / Confession
• First Communion / Confirmation
• Marriage Preparation (diocesan vision document)
• RCIA – Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

CONFIRMATION 2027 materials for parishes:

• Confirmation 2027 – Guidelines (PDF)   |  Registration for Confirmation Form C-RN (PDF)
• Confirmation – Youth retreats 2027 (Details and Registration – LINK)
• Confirmation – Diocesan procedures (PDF)
• Confirmation Preparation Reminders for Parishes (PDF)
• Confirmation – Planning list for celebration of Mass (PDF)
• Age of Confirmation – Bishop Mark Hagemoen announces change to normative age of Confirmation to Grade 6  (PDF)

For more information about resources, or any questions about sharing faith with children or sacramental preparation for all ages, please contact Director of Ministry Services, Marilyn Jacksonat (306) 659-5836 or Rural Catechesis Coordinator Quin Kleiboer at (306) 659-5857.