Catechetical Framework for Lifelong Faith Formation

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Catechetical Framework for Lifelong Faith Formation Brown-bag Inservice Chancery Personnel Archdiocese of Galveston- Houston

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Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Catechetical Framework for Lifelong Faith Formation. Brown-bag Inservice Chancery Personnel. Agenda for CFLFF Inservice . Welcome & Introductions Prayer Cardinal’s Video Presentation on Vision and Rationale Frequently Asked Questions - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Catechetical Framework for Lifelong Faith FormationBrown-bag InserviceChancery PersonnelArchdiocese of Galveston-Houston

1 Agenda for CFLFF Inservice Welcome & IntroductionsPrayerCardinals VideoPresentation on Vision and RationaleFrequently Asked QuestionsSample CorrelationsSmall Group Activity Discussion & ImplicationsQuestions2Welcome & Introductions3Opening Prayer

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Message from Cardinal DiNardo

History of Catechetical Guidelines in Galveston-HoustonDiocesan Catechesis for Children and Adolescents promulgated by Bishop Fiorenza on May 25, 1994

These guidelines provide the parish or school with established goals and objectives that are to be followed in all religious education programs. (letter of promulgation, 1994)

6Guidelines reflect different styles and approaches in different sections:

Early Childhood section Grades 1-6 (New York)Adolescent section (Faith Themes)Human Sexuality (1997 addendum)

These guidelines were limited in reflecting the Churchs vision of catechesis as articulated in new Church documents promulgated after 1994.

History of Catechetical Guidelines in Galveston-HoustonEarly Childhood section consists of a single pageGrades 1-6 (purchased from the Archdiocese of New York) organized by: Core Content, Christian Living, Sacred Scripture, Prayer and Worship, Vocabulary, Liturgical Symbols, PrayersHuman sexuality added as an addendum in 1997 The adolescent section was organized around faith themes taken from the NCCB document The Challenge of Adolescent Catechesis

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71994 - Catechism of the Catholic Church 1997 - Renewing the Vision: A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry

1997 - General Directory for Catechesis

1999 - Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us: A Pastoral Plan for Adult Faith Formation in the United States

2003 - National Directory for Catechesis

Developments since 19941994 - Catechism of the Catholic Church first available in English in the summer of 1994, Pope John Paul II1997 - Renewing the Vision: A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry 1997, National Conference of Catholic Bishops1997 - General Directory for Catechesis 1997, Congregation for the Clergy1999 - Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us: A Pastoral Plan for Adult Faith Formation in the United States 1999, National Conference of Catholic Bishops2003 - National Directory for Catechesis 2003, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

8Key themes that emerged:Christocentricity of Catechesis

Relationship of Catechesis to Evangelization

Baptismal Catechumenate as inspiration and model

Adult catechesis as the organizing principle for catechesis

Catechesis as an intentional, comprehensive, systematic, and lifelong process

The totality of catechesis includes six fundamental tasks

9Christocentricity of CatechesisThe definitive aim of catechesis is to put people not only in touch, but also in communion and intimacy with Jesus Christ (GDC, 80).

10Relationship of Catechesis to EvangelizationEvangelizing is in fact the grace and vocation proper to the Church, her deepest identity. She exists in order to evangelize. Catechesis is an indispensable stage in the rich, complex, and dynamic reality of evangelization (NDC, 15).

Catechesis &Evangelization 11Baptismal Catechumenate as Inspiration and ModelThe model for all catechesis is the baptismal catechumenate . This catechumenal formation should inspire the other forms of catechesis in both their objectives and in their dynamism (GDC, 59).

[C]atechesis must have a catechumenal style, as of integral formation rather than mere information (GDC, 29).

12Catechesis of Adults as Primary[T]he organizing principle, which gives coherence to the various catechetical programs offered by a particular Church, is attention to adult catechesis. This is the axis around which revolves the catechesis of childhood and adolescence as well as that of old age (GDC, 275).

[A]dult faith formation should serve as the point of reference for catechesis for other age groups (OHWB, 41).

13Intentional, comprehensive, systematic, and lifelongContinuing or ongoing education in the faith follows upon basic education and presupposes it It is necessary to have a Christian community which welcomes the initiated, sustains them and forms them in the faith (GDC, 69).

[B]eing comprehensive and systematic, [it] cannot be reduced to the circumstantial or the occasional (GDC, 68).

14Six tasks of catechesisSee GDC 85-86; NDC 20; OHWB 91-96Promote knowledge of the faithPromote knowledge of the meaning of the Liturgy and the sacramentsPromote moral formation in Jesus ChristTeaches the Christian how to pray with ChristPrepares the Christian to live in community and participate actively in the life and mission of the ChurchPromotes a missionary spirit that prepares the faithful to be present as a Christian in societyPut on two slidesVerbal transition will be needed before this slide is shown.

15Frequently Asked Questions16Q. Is this Catechetical Framework thesame as or part of the Archdiocesan Pastoral Plan?A: Beginning work on the development of the Catechetical framework preceded the beginning of the pastoral planning process. The pastoral plan is clear that catechesis across the lifecycle is an important objective in realizing the pathways articulated in the plan. Work to implement the Catechetical Framework will certainly be consonant with work to realize the pastoral plan.

17Q: What is the purpose or vision of the Catechetical Framework?

A: The Catechetical Framework serves the definitive aim of catechesis which is to put people not only in touch with, but also in communion and intimacy, with Jesus Christ.

Q: What catechetical approach does the Catechetical Framework envision?

A: The Catechetical Framework utilizes an approach that calls forth conversion of life to Christian discipleship with a living, explicit, and fruitful faith characterized by comprehensiveness and integrity of formation, a gradual character expressed in definitive stages, and constant references to the Christian community.

Q: What documents of the Church were employed in the creation of this Catechetical Framework to ensure sound doctrine?

A: Constant reference has been made to the Catechism of the Catholic Church to ensure doctrinal soundness.

Completeness is assured by its reference toProtocol for Assessing the Conformity of Catechetical Materials with the Catechism of the Catholic Church,Doctrinal Elements of A Curriculum Framework for the Development of Catechetical Materials for Young People of High School Age, and Guidelines for the Preparation and Review of Pre-School Materials.

20Q: What is the structure of the Catechetical Framework?A: The basic organizing structure is the six tasks/dimensions of catechesis articulated in the GDC and repeated and developed in OHWB and the NDC.

21Catechetical Framework for Lifelong Faith Formation(Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston; promulgated August 6, 2013, by Daniel Cardinal DiNardo)TASK 1 Knowledge of FaithStrands1.1 Jesus Christ1.2 Divine Revelation1.3 Creeds and Doctrines1.4 Catholic Social Thought1.5 Philosophy and TheologyTASK 2 Liturgical LifeStrands2.1 The Paschal Mystery2.2 Sacraments2.3 Liturgical Participation2.4 Baptismal Rights & Responsibilities2.5 Roles of the Laity & Ordained2.6 The Churchs Daily PrayerTASK 3 Moral FormationStrands3.1 - The Commandment to Love3.2 Ten Commandments & Beatitudes3.3 Sin and Grace3.4 Conscience Formation3.5 Objective Moral Norms3.6 The Gospel of Life3.7 Living the Moral LifeTASK 4 PrayerStrands4.1 Christian Prayer & the Our Father 4.2 Varieties of Prayer4.3 Personal Prayer4.4 Shared Prayer4.5 Popular Piety & DevotionsTASK 5 Communal LifeStrands5.1 Spiritual Growth5.2 Relationships & Responsibilities5.3 Marriage and Family Life5.4 Faith Communities5.5 Nature & Mission of the Church5.6 Ecumenical DialogueTASK 6 Missionary SpiritStrands6.1 Evangelization6.2 Christian Vocation6.3 Social Action & Transformation6.4 Interreligious Dialogue22Q: The Catechetical Framework uses specialized terminology tasks, strands & learning targets, what do those terms mean?

The tasks are the six tasks/dimensions of catechesis articulated in the GDC.Strands are major topics or subcategories that flow from that task. Learning Targets identified at each developmental level articulate a critical element of a strand that is to be a focus of catechesis.

23Catechetical Framework for Lifelong Faith Formation(Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston; promulgated August 6, 2013, by Daniel Cardinal DiNardo)TASK 1 Knowledge of FaithStrands1.1 Jesus Christ1.2 Divine Revelation1.3 Creeds and Doctrines1.4 Catholic Social Thought1.5 Philosophy and TheologyTASK 2 Liturgical LifeStrands2.1 The Paschal Mystery2.2 Sacraments2.3 Liturgical Participation2.4 Baptismal Rights & Responsibilities2.5 Roles of the Laity & Ordained2.6 The Churchs Daily PrayerTASK 3 Moral FormationStrands3.1 - The Commandment to Love3.2 Ten Commandments & Beatitudes3.3 Sin and Grace3.4 Conscience Formation3.5 Objective Moral Norms3.6 The Gospel of Life3.7 Living the Moral LifeTASK 4 PrayerStrands4.1 Christian Prayer & the Our Father 4.2 Varieties of Prayer4.3 Personal Prayer4.4 Shared Prayer4.5 Popular Piety & DevotionsTASK 5 Communal LifeStrands5.1 Spiritual Growth5.2 Relationships & Responsibilities5.3 Marriage and Family Life5.4 Faith Communities5.5 Nature & Mission of the Church5.6 Ecumenical DialogueTASK 6 Missionary SpiritStrands6.1 Evangelization6.2 Christian Vocation6.3 Social Action & Transformation6.4 Interreligious Dialogue24Spiral DevelopmentTwo Illustrations of a Spiral Development for Catechetical Targets from Early Childhood through Adulthood

Task 1: Knowledge of the FaithStrands1.1 Jesus Christ1.2 Divine Revelation1.3 Creeds and Doctrines1.4 Social Teachings of the Church1.5 Philosophy and TheologyCentered Title on pageneeds to be consistent throughout.26

Divine RevelationStrand 1.2

MA 1.2.3, 1.2.4, 1.2.5Ever since the creation of the world, Gods invisible attributes of eternal power and divinity have been able to be understood and perceived in what he has made.

Human reason can discern the existence of God as the origin and end of the universe, starting through careful attention to movement, becoming, contingency, and the world's order and beauty.

Persons can perceive God's creative handiwork revealed within the beauty, sense of order, and complexity of natural systems at work in the earth and universe.

A31.2.1God made all things.Why put only ONE target per slide? If your purpose is to show the spiral nature and gradual sophistication of targets, viewers need to see at least two at time with which to compare meaning??

29A41.2.1God created all things good.

A51.2.1All of creation is a gift from God.

G011.2.1All creation shows God's love.

G021.2.2God is revealed in nature.

G031.2.2The beauty of creation, when experienced by means of the senses, allows people to know God's beauty.

G051.2.2God speaks to people through creation, which can never be fully understood.

G061.2.1God makes himself known through the works of creation.

G081.2.2,1.2.4Human intellect helps people to recognize and acknowledge aspects of God's power and presence in creation.

There are limits in human ability in naming Gods nature and presence.

G091.2.3Human reason, personal experience, and scientific observation point to a God who made a world full of beauty and awe, and who keeps everything in existence.

MA 1.2.3, 1.2.4, 1.2.5Ever since the creation of the world, Gods invisible attributes of eternal power and divinity have been able to be understood and perceived in what he has made.

Human reason can discern the existence of God as the origin and end of the universe, starting through careful attention to movement, becoming, contingency, and the world's order and beauty.

Persons can perceive God's creative handiwork revealed within the beauty, sense of order, and complexity of natural systems at work in the earth and universe.

Task 3: Moral Formation3.1 The Commandment to Love3.2 Ten Commandments and Beatitudes3.3 Sin and Grace3.4 Conscience Formation3.5 Objective Moral Norms3.6 The Gospel of Life3.7 Living the Moral Life

Conscience FormationStrand 3.4

MA3.4.12It is every Christians responsibility to strive for and follow a well-formed conscience. It is the responsibility of the Church to aid in that process.

A23.4.1Parents are called to practice ongoing conscience formation by praying and reflecting on Sacred Scripture and the teachings of the Church.

A33.4.1God gives people choices.

A43.4.1Good choices show love for God.

A53.4.2God wants people to choose to do good things.

G013.4.1God wants people to make good choices and not bad choices.

G023.4.1A conscience is that part of a person that helps one to distinguish between right and wrong.

G033.4.1A conscience needs to be formed.

G043.4.2A well-formed conscience helps people make the right moral choices.

G053.4.2A well-formed conscience helps people exercise their free will to make good moral choices.

G063.4.1A person can be subject to influences that are contrary to right reason and divine law and err in judgments of conscience, or be subject to influences that help one to make decisions in accord with right reason and divine law.

G073.4.1Conscience is a gift from God that helps people make the right moral decisions. It is each persons responsibility to develop and obey a well formed conscience.

G083.4.2Through prayer and study a good conscience requires lifelong formation shaped by the Word of God, the community of faith, and the Magisterium.

G093.4.2A well-formed conscience is upright and truthful. It formulates its judgments according to right reason, in conformity with the true good willed by the wisdom of the Creator.

G103.4.1Catholics are called to obey always the certain judgment of conscience. Conscience can remain in ignorance or make erroneous judgments. Such ignorance and errors are not always free of guilt.

G113.4.2Human beings have the moral responsibility of following an informed conscience.

MA3.4.12It is every Christians responsibility to strive for and follow a well-formed conscience. It is the responsibility of the Church to aid in that process.

Correlations with the Catechetical FrameworkExamples of existing Chancery Programs, Ministries, or Events with the Catechetical Framework

Group ActivityPick a program, ministry or event you are responsibleGo over pp. 27-71 Circle learning targets that are addressed explicitly by your program, ministry, or event.

Draw a line under learning targets that are closely connected to your program, ministry, or event but are only addressed implicitly

Draw a square around learning targets that are currently not addressed either explicitly or implicitly by your program, ministry, or event but to which connection could reasonably be made.

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