Accompany Those Who Accompany Others: What the New Directory for Catechesis...

Accompany Those Who Accompany Others: What the New Directory for Catechesis Says About Formation of Catechists

The new Directory for Catechesis provides fresh insights and guidance for those who form catechists. This session will examine what the new Directory says about the three dimensions of catechist formation and will offer suggestions on how catechetical leaders can make this vision a reality.


Dr. Joseph White is a clinical psychologist and Director of Catechetical Resources for OSV Publishing. He previously worked as a parish catechetical leader and spent 7 years in diocesan ministry in the Diocese of Austin. A frequent guest on Catholic radio, Dr. White is the author of 12 books and numerous articles on catechesis, ministry, and other topics, including the new book, Companion to the Directory for Catechesis. He is co-author of the “Allelu” and “Alive in Christ” catechetical series.