Meth 2 2008

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ADOLESCENT FAITH FORMATION

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Presentingof the

Christian Message

Catechists have a special solidarity withy those whom they catechize and a particular sensitivity to their needs. They live in the same world as those they catechize, and share the demands of living in the world as do those they teach. (54, B, 8)

Heart

living

Affective

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The process of conversion involves understanding who Christ is in order to change and follow him more closely. Conversion begins with an openness to the initial proclamation of the Gospel and a sincere desire to listen for its resonance within. (17, B)

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Catechists should deepen the believer’s understanding of the mystery of Christ. A strengthening of faith, in turn, leads to a change of heart (conversion) in order to be more committed and follow Christ more closely. (28, B)

• Centers on Jesus Christ• Emphasizes the Trinity as central

mystery• Proclaim good news of salvation• Serves as an ecclesial endeavor• Has a historical nature • Seeks incultuartion • Respects a hierarchy of truth• Communicates the dignity of the

human person• Fosters a common language of

faith

Authentic Presentation of the Christian Message

Feet

Confession of faith

Spiritual

am/home

Faith, then, is the human response to a personal God, who has revealed himself, and to the Truth that God has revealed through the Catholic Church. (16, C)

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What does a“maturing”

Adolescent faith look like?

The Vision forAdolescent Catechesis

A Maturing Young DiscipleSeeking a LIVING Faith:

• has positive self-image• is growing in understanding of intimacy within relationships. • is forming life based upon values.


A Maturing Young DiscipleSeeking a EXPLICIT Faith:

• is developing the skills and ability to the apply faith to daily life experiences. • is developing an appreciation for the Scriptures and an understanding of Tradition of the Church.• is acquiring both experiences and skills with which to make moral decisions.


A Maturing Young DiscipleSeeking a FRUITFUL Faith:

• desires to grow in personal holiness. • has an imperative to be an agent of change with the Spirit in today’s world. • has a compelling urgency to offer service in God’s name.


A Maturing Young DiscipleSeeking to CONFESS FAITH:

• is deepening in commitment to grow in maturity in personal faith. • exhibits an active participation in the sacramental life of the Church. • participates actively in the life and ministries of the Church.

National Directory

for Catechesis

General Overview

The National Directory for Catechesis provides guidance as to what should be taught in catechesis and how it should be taught.

• Gathers in one place all of the pertinent Church documents

• Provides guidance for offering catechesis to everyone in the Church

General Overview

The content of the NDC falls into five general categories

Context of Catechesis Content of Catechesis Catechetical MethodologyPeople of Catechesis Structures that Support

Catechesis

Intro, Chap 1, Chap 2Chap 3, Chap 5. Chap 6 Chap 4 Chap 7, Chap 8 Chap 9, Chap 10

Introduction

The Second Vatican Council called for the renewal of catechesis.

Introduction

The guidelines in the National Directory for Catechesis, which are aimed at the continued renewal of catechesis in the United States, set forth the nature, purpose, aims, tasks, basic content, and methodology of catechesis.

Introduction

Although some members of the Church are called to mores specific catechetical roles, fostering growth in faith is the responsibility of the entire Christian community.

Proclaiming the Gospel in the US

General Characteristics of U.S. Culture are

A. Freedom– Religious Freedom– Economic Freedom

B. PragmatismC. Science and TechnologyD. GlobalizationE. Mobility

Chapter 1:


Diversity in US Culture

• Diversity Within the Catholic Church

• Regional Diversity

Chapter 1:


Profile of Catholics in the United States

The current population of Catholics in the United States is 62 Million and growing, and the number of diocese an eparchies has also grown.

Chapter 1:


Family and Home in the United States

1) Respect for human life in challenges.

2) Essential bond between spouses is challenge by individualism.

3) The natural authority of parents over children is challenged by a distorted sense of self-sufficiency and autonomy.

4) Transmission of traditional values within the family is challenged by popular culture and the mobility of migrant family.

Chapter 1:

Catechesis is an important moment in the evangelizing mission of the Church.

Mission of Evangelization

Chapter 2:

Evangelization an a ministry of the Word is realized in four stages.

1. Pre-evangelization2. Initiatory catechesis3. Post-baptismal catechesis4. On-going catechesis

Settings:• Liturgical• Theological


Chapter 2:

Nature and Purpose of catechesis.

The aim of catechesis is to lead believers to a deeper knowledge and love of Christ and the church and a firm commitment to follow Him.


Chapter 2:

Catechesis encompasses six diverse and interlocking tasks:

1. Promotes knowledge of the faith.2. Promotes meaningful participation in

liturgical worship and sacramental life of the church.

3. Integrates moral formation into a Christian way of life

4. Teaches Christians how to pray with Christ, and in Christ.

5. Initiates the Christian into the life of the Church

6. Promotes a missionary spirit.


Chapter 2:

Inculturation is an interactive process that listens for echoes of the word of God in a particular culture and discerns values and practices compatible with the Gospel.


Chapter 2:

Scripture, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the General Directory for Catechesis, and this National Directory are distinct, yet complementary instruments that serve the Church’s catechetical activity.

The Faith of the ChurchChapter 3:

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Authentic Presentation of the Christian Message:

• Transmits the centrality of Christ• Emphasizes the Trinity as central

mystery• Proclaim good news of salvation• Always an ecclesial endeavor• Historical nature • Incultuartion is key• Hieracrchial character of the

Christian message• Fosters a common language of

faith

The Faith of the ChurchChapter 3:

• Centers on Jesus Christ


• Centers on Jesus Christ• Emphasizes the Trinity as

central mystery



central mystery• Proclaim good news of

salvation




salvation• Serves as an ecclesial

endeavor





endeavor• Has a historical nature





endeavor• Has a historical nature • Seeks incultuartion





endeavor• Has a historical nature • Seeks incultuartion • Respects a hierarchy of truth





endeavor• Has a historical nature • Seeks incultuartion • Respects a hierarchy of truth• Communicates the dignity of

the human person





endeavor• Has a historical nature • Seeks incultuartion • Respects a hierarchy of truth• Communicates the dignity of

the human person• Fosters a common language

of faith


Divine & Human MethodologyChapter 4:

God’s OwnMethodology

• Pedagogy of God

• God the Father

• Jesus Christ

• Holy Spirit

• The Church

Elements of Human Methodology

• Human Experience• Learning by discipleship• Christian Community• Christian family and home• Witness of the catechesis• Learning by heart• Learning by Christian living• Learning by apprenticeship.

Divine & Human MethodologyChapter 4:

Catechesis precedes the Liturgy and springs from it.

Liturgical life of the church revolves around the seven sacraments, with central emphasis on the Eucharist.

Catechesis in a WorshippingCommunity

Chapter 5:

The parish Sunday liturgy, the community’s central act of worship, is the normative celebration of the Eucharist; all groups should join together in common for this celebration and not hold separate, small group Masses except in special circumstances.


Chapter 5:

Catechesis on sacred art and music will introduce people to religious art

Catechesis on popular piety will recognize the important role popular piety has in inculturating the faith.


Chapter 5:

– a catechesis of grace which promotes good works

– a catechesis on the Beatitudes which anticipates eternal life with God

– a catechesis about sin and forgiveness that helps us to confront sinfulness and accept God’s mercy

– a catechesis on the human virtues that incline us toward good

– a catechesis on the two-fold commandment to love God and neighbor

– a catechesis in which the Christian life is received, nourished, and perfected in Christ

Catechesis for Life in ChristChapter 6:

In general, catechesis on Christian morality will– uphold the right to life from conception

to natural death– present the distinctly Christian

understanding of human freedom– teach that freedom reaches it authentic

goal in love and defense of the weak and defenseless

– promote the public express of the Christian faith in public policy

– help the faithful make practical moral decisions in light of the Gospel, subjugating power, wealth, utility, and productivity to higher moral values

Catechesis for Life in ChristChapter 6:

Every individual has the responsibility both to grow personally in faith and to contribute to others’ growth in faith.

Catechizing the People of GodChapter 7:

Catechesis seriously takes into account the circumstances and cultures of those being catechized; there is but one saving Word—Jesus Christ—but that word can be spoken in many different ways.


Growth in faith is related to human development and passes through many stages; everyone develops in different ways according to his or her own pace.


Those Who CatechizeChapter 8:

Preparation and Ongoing Formation of Catechists

– Call to be a catechist

– Commissioning

– Catechist formation

– Responsibilities of the diocese and diocesan catechetical office

Those Who CatechizeChapter 8:

General Principles and Guidance

– Organization

– Goals

– Accountability

– Communication

– Equitable distribution of services, resources, and opportunities

– Aspects of catechetical planning

OrganizingCatechetical Ministry

Chapter 9:

Some Pastoral Efforts– Youth catechesis

– Baptismal catechumenate

– Small Christian communities

– Other structures

OrganizingCatechetical Ministry

Chapter 9:

• Ecclesial resources– Scripture– Catechism of the Catholic

Church

• Textbooks/ Instructional Materials

• Technology

Resources for CatechesisChapter 10:

The NDC provides the fundamental theological and pastoral principles for catechesis and their application within the Church in the United States.

Through its publication the bishops hope to kindle new fires, and a fresh commitment by the disciples of this age to reinvest themselves in catechetical initiatives.

Conclusion:

The Gospel is intended for every people and nation; it finds home in every culture. Those who proclaim the Christian message must know and love the culture and the people to whom they bring the message in order for it to be able to transform the culture and the people and make them new in Christ.

CulturallyResponsive

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Serves to aid those

• responsible for overseeing catechetical instruction within dioceses as well as

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• those responsible for curriculum development or

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• those responsible for curriculum development or

• (those responsible for) the development of assessment instruments designed to complement texts, programs or curriculums.

Core Curriculum

• The Revelation of Jesus Christ in Scripture

• Who Is Jesus Christ?• The Mission of Jesus Christ

(The Paschal Mystery)• Jesus Christ’s Mission

Continues in the Church• Sacraments as Privileged

Encounters with Jesus Christ • Life in Jesus Christ

Core Curriculum



(The Paschal Mystery)• Jesus Christ‘s Mission



Core Curriculum

The Christological centrality of this framework is designed to form the content of instruction as well as to be a vehicle for growth in one’s relationship with the Lord so that each may come to know him and live according to the truth he has given to us.

Core Curriculum


Core Curriculum


• Who Is Jesus Christ?

Core Curriculum



(The Paschal Mystery)

Core Curriculum




Continues in the Church

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Encounters with Jesus Christ

Core Curriculum






Electives

Electives

• Sacred Scripture

Electives

• Sacred Scripture• History of the Catholic

Church

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Church• Living as a Disciple of

Jesus Christ in Society

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• Responding to the Call of Jesus Christ

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• Responding to the Call of Jesus Christ

• Ecumenical and Interreligious Issues

“The definitive aim of catechesis is to put people not only in touch but in communion, in intimacy, with Jesus Christ.”

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Meth 2 2008

Education

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