‘Catechesis for Discipleship Award’ honors witnesses to Christ

Criterion staff report

The “Catechesis for Discipleship Award” is an honor given annually to catechists from parishes by the archdiocesan Office of Catechesis.

Pastors, parish life coordinators and parish catechetical leaders are asked to identify a catechist in their faith communities who excels at teaching the faith and witnessing to the life-changing power of a disciple relationship with Jesus—lived in full communion with his body, the Church.

Following is the list of honorees for the 2025-26 year as selected by parish leaders throughout central and southern Indiana:

• John Black, St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Indianapolis
• Mindy Cooke, Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ Parish, Indianapolis
• Erin Fuhrman, Holy Family Parish, New Albany
• Tyler Hagedorn, St. Mark Parish, Perry County
• Norma Hernandez, St. Ambrose Parish, Seymour
• Kay Holsclaw, St. John the Baptist Parish, Starlight
• Shannon Lindauer, St. Paul Parish, Tell City
• Nina Lira, Holy Trinity Parish, Edinburgh
• Chad Lyons, St. Francis Xavier Parish, Henryville
• Magda Martinez, St. Anthony Parish, Indianapolis
• Nicole Masoudi, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Indianapolis
• Paula Metzger, St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Clarksville
• Mary Meyer, St. Michael Parish, Brookville
• Amy Miranda, St. Joseph University Parish, Terre Haute
• Patty Moore, St. Rose of Lima Parish, Franklin
• Heather Piecuch, St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Parish, Bright
• Cuberto Salazar, St. Monica Parish, Indianapolis
• Alex Soto, St. Michael Parish, Charlestown
• Theresa Spears, St. Martin of Tours Parish, Martinsville
• Sarah Beth Volk, St. Louis Parish, Batesville
• Faith Wade, St. John Paul II Parish, Sellersburg
• Brenda Wilhelm-Waggoner, St. Peter Parish, Franklin County
• Children’s Liturgy of the Word team, St. Matthew the Apostle Parish, Indianapolis

Please continue praying for catechists and your parish catechetical leader.

Is God calling you to teach the faith to your fellow parishioners? Make an appointment with your parish catechetical leader today to discuss your role in fulfilling the great commission of our Lord Jesus: “Go and make disciples” (Mt 28:19). †

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