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Come and See:Come and See:A Journey of DiscipleshipA Journey of Discipleship

Ss. James and Patrick ParishSs. James and Patrick ParishDecember 8, 2012December 8, 2012

Solemnity of the Immaculate ConceptionSolemnity of the Immaculate Conceptionof the Blessed Virgin Maryof the Blessed Virgin Mary

Opening PrayerOpening Prayer

IntroductionIntroduction“What do I hope to receive

from this session?”

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Journey of Discipleship Journey of Discipleship ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________

Session One Session One –– Saturday, 12 January 2013Saturday, 12 January 2013 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____

The Four Pillars of the Christian Life

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Jonathan F. Sullivan, Carlos Tejeda, Jonathan F. Sullivan, Carlos Tejeda, Eliot Kapitan, and Victoria ComptonEliot Kapitan, and Victoria Compton

Diocese of Springfield in IllinoisDiocese of Springfield in Illinois

Collaboration LeadCollaboration Lead--inin ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________

2005 and 2006 & Bishop Lucas on Catechesis as diocesan focus

Department for Catechetical Ministries & National Directory for Catechesis [NDC] study

NDC Chapter 5: Catechesis in a Worshiping Community Relationship between Catechesis and Liturgy Baptismal Catechumenate [RCIA]: Inspiration

for All Catechesis

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The Christian LifeThe Christian Life ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________

Begins with the giving of the name and the signing with the cross at the door of the church

Continues with suitable pastoral formation and guidance aimed at training in the Christian life; it is achieved in four ways … Ancient roots: Acts of the Apostles 2:42-47 Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, no. 75

The Christian Life The Christian Life ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________

Catechesis – Proclamation – Word• Jonathan F. Sullivan: Office for Catechesis

Christian Community• Carlos Tejeda: Office for Marriage and Family Life

Liturgy and Worship• Eliot Kapitan: Office for Worship and the

Catechumenate

Apostolic Life – Service• Victoria Compton: Office for the Missions

In Procession to HeavenIn Procession to Heaven ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________

Steve Erspamer, © 1992, Archdiocese of Chicago. All rights reserved. Reprinted with Permission. Session Two: February 9, 2013Sr. Jane Boos, SSND & Christine Malmevik

Regular Appointments with GodRegular Appointments with God

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Journey of DiscipleshipJourney of Discipleship ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________

Session Three Session Three –– Saturday, 09 March 2013Saturday, 09 March 2013 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____

Full, Conscious, and Active Full, Conscious, and Active Participation in the Liturgy Participation in the Liturgy

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Eliot KapitanOffice for Worship and the Catechumenate

Diocese of Springfield in IllinoisTherese Allen

Saints James and Patrick Parish, Decatur

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Aim of Vatican II Aim of Vatican II ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________

The Church earnestly desires that all the faithful be led to that full, conscious, and active participation in liturgical celebrations called for by the very nature of the liturgy. Such participation by the Christian people as “a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people” (1 Pt 2:9; see 2:4-5), is their right and duty by reason of their baptism.

Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, no. 14.

Aim of the LiturgyAim of the Liturgy ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________

The Church, therefore, earnestly desires that Christ's faithful …should not be there as strangers or silent spectators …they should take part in the sacred action conscious of what they are doing, with devotion and full collaboration. They should …learn also to offer themselves [and] be drawn day by day into ever more perfect union with God and with each other, so that finally God may be all in all.

Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, no. 48.

Intent of Session 3Intent of Session 3 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________

Using the Dedication of a Church and an Altar St. Patrick Church, 17 March 2002

Reflecting on the key elements of that rite in a mystagogical way: Naming Experience (first theology) Leads to enriched understanding (second

theology)• Who is the Church; what is the church?• Who is God in Christ?

Leads to renewed mission

A Preview of MystagogyA Preview of Mystagogy ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________

Active Participation inActive Participation inOngoing Faith FormationOngoing Faith Formation

Session Four: April 13, 2013Session Four: April 13, 2013Jonathan F. Sullivan, Christine Malmevik, Kyle Holtgrave, Jonathan F. Sullivan, Christine Malmevik, Kyle Holtgrave,

Jean Johnson, Marilyn Missel, & Barb BurrisJean Johnson, Marilyn Missel, & Barb Burrisphoto by demi-brooke / FlickrCC

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Have you graduatedHave you graduatedas a disciple of Jesus Christ?as a disciple of Jesus Christ?

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1.Suitable Catechesis

2.Christian Community

3.Liturgy and Worship

4.Apostolic Life - Service

Missionary MindsetMissionary MindsetSession Five: May 11, 2013Victoria Compton, Office for Missions

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Simple and Sacrificial LifestyleSimple and Sacrificial Lifestyle

Session Six: June 8, 2013Session Six: June 8, 2013Deacon Patrick ODeacon Patrick O’’TooleToole

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Building CommonGround

Session Seven: July 13, 2013Leroy Jordan

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What is the Common Good?

Scriptural Foundation

Elements of the Common Good

1. Respect for the person and groups2. Social well-being and development3. Peace

Self Assessment

How do we deal with diversity?

? What does it take to work for the common

good?

Work for the Common Good

Develop Self Esteem

Recognize

The Sins that divide us

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How do we know we are cooking?

Right or Responsibility? Chaste LivingSession Eight:

August 10, 2013Carlos Tejeda

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Commitment to Life, Commitment to Life, Charity, and JusticeCharity, and Justice

Session Nine: September 14, 2013Sr. Jane Boos, SSND &

Deacon Dave Erdmann

Office for Social Concerns & Respect for Life

Liturgy, Eucharist, and Justice

“The Eucharist commits us to the poor.”--Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 1397

Love for the Poor

We cannot delude ourselves: by our mutual love and, in particular, by our concern for those in need we will be recognized as true followers of Christ (cf. Jn 13:35; Mt 25:31-46). This will be the criterion by which the authenticity of our Eucharistic celebrations is judged.

-- Mane Nobiscum Domine (2004), no. 28

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Scriptural Roots

o In the Hebrew Scriptures, justice is the second most prominent theme after idolatry.

o The prophets had much to say about helping “the widow, the orphan, and the stranger.”

o In the Gospels, 1 out of 10 verses is about the poor.

“God, therefore, makes the choice toalign himself in defense of the weak,the victims… We, too, must knowwhich side to choose… that of thehumble, the least, the poor and weak.”

-- Pope Benedict XVI, December 7, 2005

Our Challenge

“How best can we minister to the needs

of those whom we can touch?”

Commitment to theCommitment to thePrecepts of the ChurchPrecepts of the Church

Session Ten: October 12, 2013Session Ten: October 12, 2013Deacon Patrick ODeacon Patrick O’’Toole andToole and

Jonathan F. SullivanJonathan F. Sullivan

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Discernment of theDiscernment of theMovement of the Holy SpiritMovement of the Holy Spirit

Session Eleven:Session Eleven:November 9, 2013November 9, 2013Fr. John Fr. John BurnetteBurnette & Deacon Greg Sullivan& Deacon Greg Sullivan

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Questions?Questions?