The Holy Spirit calls catechists to a ministry that requires more than knowing their faith and understanding catechetical method. This ministry is an invitation to be God’s living word, to echo God’s word to others. It means taking the time to remove one’s shoes and stand in the mystery of God. Taking this step-by-step journey of personal conversion readies the catechist to minister. Catechists are awakened to that journey by the Emmaus story, which is the scriptural theme of the sessions of this important resource for the spiritual development of catechists.

Titles for the scripturally-based sessions are as follows: Catechist as Pilgrim—Luke 24:13-14; Catechist as Contemplative—Luke 24:15-16; Catechist as Storyteller—Luke 24:17; Catechist as Listener—Luke 24:27; Catechist as Bread—Luke 24:30-31; Catechist as Poet—Luke 24:32; Catechist as Pray-er—Luke 24:33; and Catechist as Witness—Luke 24:35.