Bishop Genn commissioned a new religion teacher - heart of faith

Bishop Genn commissioned a new religion teacher - heart of faith

In a solemn ceremony in the St. Paulus Cathedral, Bishop Felix Genn has equipped 48 newly known religious teachers with the "Missio Canonica". This church teaching permit is a prerequisite for the exercise of Catholic religious teaching and goes back to the common responsibility of the state and the diocese. The event, which had the "Herzmensch" senior topic, took place as part of the high festival of the holiest heart of Jesus.

solemn ceremony with importance

The service, which had great symbolic importance, focused on the heart as "tact and lifelong core of life and faith". This was explained by Daniel Meyer zu Gellenbeck from the Department of Religious Education of the Diocese of Münster. The choice of the theme framework underlines the spiritual background of the teacher tasks that go far beyond the mere mediation of knowledge.

The role of the heart in class

Bishop Genn in his sermon spoke in an impressive way that despite the headpiece of teaching, the heart must always be the focus. He quoted the commandment of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke: "You should love the Lord, your God, loved ones." This message illustrates how important it is that the students not only acquire knowledge, but also develop an emotional and spiritual connection to faith.

thanks to the teachers

The bishop thanked the teachers for their commitment to convey the basic values of faith for young people. Dr. Christian Schulte, who will soon take over the management of the School department in the Bishop's Münster official Vechta. He will play a crucial role in the further development and support of religious teachers.

preparations and workshops

Before the service, the new religious teachers had participated in a "day of encounter". This day included various workshops that dealt with their own certificate of faith and the challenges of the teacher profession. The participants were able to gain valuable knowledge that they will implement in their future teaching.

Distribution of the message in the region

The new religious teachers come from various cities, including Ahaus, Ahlen, Duisburg, Münster and many more. Your work will have a significant impact on the formation of values and beliefs among numerous students in the region. The episcopal assignment is therefore not just a formal act, but a sign of the important role that religious education plays in today's society.

Overall, this ceremony shows how the interaction of religion, education and community in the district of Kleve is valuable. The upcoming religious teachers are invited to pass on these values and to lead the next generation on a spiritual journey that appeals to both the heart and the mind.