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Catechesis
"Catechesis is nothing other than the process of transmitting the Gospel, as the Christian community has received it, understands it, celebrates it, lives it and communicates it in many ways." (GDC #105) Jesus empowered the church to continue his mission when he said, the full authority has been given to me both in heaven and on earth; go, therefore and make disciples of all the nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to carry out everything I have commanded you. and know that I am with you always, until the end of time. (Mt. 28:18-20) This great commission has been handed to women and men, whom God has called, to proclaim the good news. The name of catechesis was given to the whole of the efforts within the church to make disciples, to help people to believe that Jesus is the Son of God...and to educate and instruct them in this life and thus build up the body of Christ. (Catechesi Tradendae #1)
Catechesis takes many forms and includes the initiation of adults, youth and children as well as the intentional and systematic effort to enable all to grow in faith and discipleship. We have retrieved the notion of catechesis to capture the broader mission of the church to proclaim the gospel to adults, youth and children in order to "put people in communion with Jesus Christ" (Catechism of the Catholic Church #426).
CATECHESIS AND THE FAMILY
The family is the primary environment for catechesis. The General Directory for Catechesis presents the family as a source of catechesis which holds a privileged position. It states that the family is in a unique position to teach the Gospel by rooting it in profound human values. It lists the awakening of a sense of God, the first steps in prayer, the education of a Christian conscience, formation in the Christian sense of love as examples of Christian education which is ‘more witnessed than taught.’
CATECHESIS AND THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PARISH AND THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY
The parish is the primary place where the Christian community “is formed and expressed”. The General Directory of Catechesis states that the Christian Community is the “the origin, locus [place] and goal of catechesis” (GDC 254) and therefore, it is the “usual place in which the faith is born and in which it grows” (GDC 257).
How do I become a Catechists?
Approach the CatecheticalTeam and declare your interest to serve in the ministry. Remember that Catechists must avail themselves to be trained in teaching the Catholic Catechism even if you are a trained educator.
Do I have to be a teacher to be a catechist?
No, do not need any special qualifications or special training to teach catechism. You do need the patience to work with children, proper knowledge and understanding of the church’s teachings and be able to work in a team.
How can I join the Catechetical Team of my parish?
If you are called to this ministry.
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