When considering the number of hours a PCL is asked to undertake and the financial benefits of those individuals, the following job responsibilities – whether the person is a director, coordinator or youth minister, should be considered:
A key aspect of the formation ministry is knowledge of the faith. The parish catechetical leader will need training and professional growth in theology, catechetical methods, human relations and communication skills.
When a parish is small and rural, we tend to put a lot of responsibility on very few people. Consider the ethical as well as legal nature of doing this. Personal invitation and relationships among Catholics today don’t happen automatically. It all takes time. Effective evangelization also requires this.