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The Effective DRE. That’s SO last millennium!. The Effective Catechetical Leader. The Effective Catechetical Leader. All God’s People Effective Catechesis in a Diverse Church By Donna Toliver Grimes.
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The Effective DRE That’s SO last millennium!
All God’s People Effective Catechesis in a Diverse Church By Donna Toliver Grimes
“The Church has a grave duty to provide catechesis to all the faithful.” (Canon Law #773)
The End of the Catholic Bubble • There has been an ecology of institutions that have traditionally supported faith formation. • Homogenous communities • Public schools promoting Christian values • Sunday as a day of rest • John Westerhoff, Will Our Children Have Faith?
Catechesis and Inculturation “Since persons can only achieve their full humanity by means of culture, the Catholic Church in the United States embraces the rich cultural pluralism of all the faithful, encourages the distinctive identity of each cultural group, and urges mutual enrichment. At the same time, the Catholic Church promotes a unity of faith within the multicultural diversity of the people.” (NDC no. 11.C.)
The Domestic Church “The Christian home is the place where children receive the first proclamation of the faith. For this reason the family home is righty called “the domestic church,” a community of grace and prayer, a school of human virtues and of Christian charity. (CCC #1666).”
Adult Faith Formation • Self-motivated • Experienced • Goal-oriented • Relevant • Practical • Want respect • Life-long learners • Coping with change • Developing wisdom • Adults like to laugh!
Youth and Young Adult Faith Formation • The goal of young adult faith formation is to connect young adults with: • Jesus Christ; • the Church • the mission of the Church • A faith community
Child Faith Formation “Faith-formation ministry needs to be not so much about catechizing children as about evangelizing households.” –Tom Quinlan
Special Needs Faith Formation • Approach the parents with gentleness • Express your desire to learn • Interact directly with the child • Create opportunities for the whole family • Emphasize that the child is notspiritually disabled.
Faith Formation in the Catholic School • Selection of Resources • Implementing Diocesan Curriculum Guidelines • Faculty Faith Formation • Liturgical Life • Sacramental Preparation
The ECL App Available for iOS and Android in the app store.
More Resources Continue to train and equip your catechists with The Catechist’s Toolbox Series.
More Resources Visit our home on the web for resources for catechists and lesson plans. • Sunday Connection • Catechist’s Journey www.LoyolaPress.com