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Those Responsible for Catechesis

Those Responsible for Catechesis. GDC Part 5/NDC Chapter 8 Saturday, November 8, 2014. A catechist is a person charged with the responsibility to pass on the Deposit of Faith to others. This includes:. The entire Christian community . The Bishop.

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Those Responsible for Catechesis

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  1. Those Responsible for Catechesis GDC Part 5/NDC Chapter 8 Saturday, November 8, 2014

  2. November 8, 2014 A catechist is a person charged with the responsibility to pass on the Deposit of Faith to others. This includes: • The entire Christian community. • The Bishop.

  3. November 8, 2014 A catechist is a person charged with the responsibility to pass on the Deposit of Faith to others. This includes: • Priests and Pastors. • Deacons.

  4. November 8, 2014 A catechist is a person charged with the responsibility to pass on the Deposit of Faith to others. This includes: • Men and Women Religious. • Parents.

  5. November 8, 2014 A catechist is a person charged with the responsibility to pass on the Deposit of Faith to others. This includes: g. LayCatechists.

  6. November 8, 2014 2. According to the National Directory for Catechesis, the qualities of the catechist include: • Sharing in apostolic work through Baptism. • Having an interior vocational call by the HolySpirit.

  7. November 8, 2014 2. According to the National Directory for Catechesis, the qualities of the catechist include: • Being a practicing Catholic. • Being appropriately trained.

  8. November 8, 2014 2. According to the National Directory for Catechesis, the qualities of the catechist include: • Having a personal relationship with Jesus. • Following Jesus the Teacher and witnessing to the truth of the faith.

  9. November 8, 2014 2. According to the National Directory for Catechesis, the qualities of the catechist include: g. Having the ability to adapt a given method to those they serve.

  10. November 8, 2014 The spiritual life of the catechist recognizes the urgent call to holiness. The spiritual life of the catechist is based on: • A love of God, Christ’s Church, the HolyFather and God’s Holy people. • A coherence and authenticity of life.

  11. November 8, 2014 The spiritual life of the catechist recognizes the urgent call to holiness. The spiritual life of the catechist is based on: • Personal prayer and dedication to evangelization. • Missionaryzeal.

  12. November 8, 2014 The spiritual life of the catechist recognizes the urgent call to holiness. The spiritual life of the catechist is based on: • Active participation in parish, especially the SundayEucharist. • Devotion to Mary and to the Eucharist.

  13. November 8, 2014 For Discussion: • Read about the between St. Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch in Acts 8:26-39. What characteristics does St. Philip give us of a catechist? • Survey the qualities of a catechist from the GDC (section 2 above). Why are these important to the person of the catechist? Of the qualities listed, pick one quality that you grow in and improve upon. What can you do to grow in that quality? • The NDC challenges us to see our call to holiness as urgent. Given the characteristics the NDC gives us regarding the spirituality of the catechist, what is a next area of growth for you in your spiritual life?

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