I honestly think that if you are committed to prayer, and are open to the direction of the Holy Spirit that you would make a great catechist. Really, you just have to be willing to form yourself spiritually and intellectually, and to go where God is leading you. It takes a lot of humility and patience because if you are a person who is actively seeking God’s will, you will find quickly that not everyone is. You may find yourself not agreeing with your boss, coworkers, pastors, etc, but you have to be charitable and obedient to those who are above you, all while working for the spreading of the Kingdom of God.
Basically, if you love God, and you feel the desire to serve and form others, and bring them into intimate relationship with him, and you are committed to prayer, God can do a lot with you and you will be a great catechist. But you cannot give what you do not have, so forming yourself is very important as well.
Also, many parish catechists are volunteers, so you need to have a heart to serve. And as a catechetical leader (DRE, RCIA, Youth Minister, etc…), you need to have this missionary spirit because of the souls entrusted to your care.
Hope that helps, anon!
