Catechetical Teaching Methodology

By: Virginia S. Raña

JESUS THE TEACHER

He never taught a lesson in the

classroom..

He used no subject outlines,

Kept no records, gave no grades,

And his only text was ancient and

well worn.....

His students were poor, the

lame, and the deaf, the

blind, the outcast his

method was the same with

all who came to hear and

learn....

He opened eyes with faith.....

He opened ears with simple

truth....

A love born of forgiveness.....

A gentle man, a humble man,

He asked and won no honors,

And yet this quiet teacher from the

hills of Galilee

Has fed the needs, fulfilled the

hopes…

And changed the lives of many

millions......

For what he taught heaven to earth

And revealed God’s heart to

humankind!

“Catechists must be

attentive to adapt their

method of catechesis to

the needs of particular

groups they serve.”

(NDC, 54B-8)

a. Visual impairment

b. Speech or

language

impairment

c. Giftedness

a. Aware of cultural

diversity

b. Cultural sensitivity

c. Aware of various prayer

styles and devotions

d. Aware of language

e. Aware of possible

negative implications

A good catechist is able to: identify weaknesses but emphasize

strengths; feel learners’ fears but

fortify their faith; see their

anxieties but free their spirits; and

recognize special needs but

promote possibilities.

Identify the

similarities between

the words discipline

and disciple?

It’s effective discipline.

It’s being prepared for class.

It’s motivating your learners.

It’s providing a safe, comfortable

learning environment.

It’s building your learners’ self-

esteem.

It’s being creative and

imaginative in daily lessons.

and...

( boredom, seeking attention,

trying to impress peers,

emotional problem : family

situation, inner conflict )

( A good catechist learns to

deal with discipline problems

without stopping the lesson.)

Never send a child out of the room

alone and unsupervised.

Avoid being overly tough.

Be careful not to use God as an “

enforcer”

1. Make a Clean, Neat Space

2. Provide a welcoming seating

arrangement

3. Provide name tags

4. Create a prayer centre

5. Display posters, pictures, and

sacred objects

6. Utilize the chalkboard, easel,

wipe-off board, and overhead

projector

7. Organize a supply station

8. Use technology

9. Straighten up before leaving

Skills, tips, and practical advice for

shifting the focus unto learners

1. Look over your lesson plan

2. Review your learning outcomes

3. Identify ways in which participants will be engaged in learning

4. Be prepared with open-ended questions

5. Develop techniques for “deflecting”

6. Resist the temptation to talk too much

REFERENCES:

• General Directory for Catechesis: 1998

• B.Peña, OP:Catechetics: The Proclamation of the Stereological Message: 1994

• Catechetics Today

• Catechism for Filipino Catholics: 1997

• Second Plenary Council of the Philippines

• Catechesis and You

• National Catechetical Directory of the Philippines

• Dr. Howard Gardner: Eight (8) Intelligences

• Larazabal, Amparo, et al. Principles and Methods of Teachings. Phoenix Publishing House, Inc. Quezon City. 1991

• Eric Jensen and David Sousa: Whole Brain Learning System (WBLS) as strategy in the Classroom Teaching

• Mater et Magistra paragraph 236 (Praxis/ SEE – JUDGE- ACT)

• Lisa- Marie Calderone- Stewart, EdD: Five Tips Teaching Faith to Everyone

• Janet Schaeffler, OP: The Six(6) Building Blocks of Catechesis

• Mary Kathleen Glavich, SND: Simple Ways to Prevent Classroom Problems

Created by: Jaicille Mae L. Raña