"The catechist is a Christian who receives a particular calling from God that, when accepted in faith, empowers him or her for the service of the transmission of the faith and for the task of initiating others into the Christian life."
Directory for Catechesis, n. 112
Catechists are Christians of deep faith, human maturity, and apostolic enthusiasm who serve in faith formation for families and people across the age span - children, pre-adolescents, adolescents, and adults (from young adults to the elderly).
Volunteers provide administrative and other behind-the-scenes support for the faith formation program.
"Believing parents, with their daily example of life, have the most effective capacity to trasmit the beauty of the Christian faith to their children."
Directory for Catechesis, n. 124