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Indigenous Catechist Training Manual

Published through the Office of the National Indigenous Anglican Bishop, this training manual offers a comprehensive foundation for Indigenous catechism. Its modules explore seven core themes: prayer and worship; the nature of human beings, God and the Creeds; the Holy Scriptures; the Ten Commandments; sin and redemption; the Sacraments; and the church, ministry and Christian hope. Additional guidance is provided on calling the circle, gospel-based discipleship and preparing for stories from the land.

Appendices include key texts for catechists, with selections from the Book of Common Prayer and the Bible, introductions to the Old and New Testaments, and sections on Christian discipleship, the Apostle’s Creed, scriptures for baptism and medicine wheel ministry.

Accompanying videos

Best suited for: Individuals preparing for Indigenous catechism, catechists and lay leaders supporting formation in Indigenous Anglican communities.

Acknowledging the land and God’s creation

This acknowledgement is crafted in light of the Principles of Reconciliation by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, as we seek to live faithfully in Christ and in right relationship with all. 

We give thanks to the Creator for this land, its waters, forests and all living beings, and for the abiding presence of Christ among us. From coast to coast to coast, these have been cared for and nurtured by First Nations, Inuit and Métis through countless generations. 

We honour the enduring relationship Indigenous Peoples have cultivated with these lands and waters, and the treaties and agreements that reflect these sacred bonds. We acknowledge the harms caused by colonial expansion, through frameworks like the Doctrine of Discovery and structures like the residential school system. We recognize our past failures as a Church, including disruption of connections to the land and suppression of Indigenous spiritualities. 

Guided by the gospel of Jesus Christ, we confess our need for healing. We commit ourselves to seeking truth, pursuing reconciliation and nurturing harmony with all creation. We place our trust in Christ, through whom all things are reconciled to God. 

May God strengthen us to live faithfully as stewards of the Earth. Let us walk in love, justice and reconciliation, joining in God’s work to restore all creation.