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Standing in the In-Between. IN. B E T W E E N. What should be. What is . Vision Keeper. What Should Be. “The definitive aim of all catechesis is to put people not only in touch but also in communion and intimacy with Jesus Christ.” GDC 80. 4 Settings for Catechesis.
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IN B E T W E E N What should be What is
Vision Keeper
“The definitive aim of all catechesis is to put people not only in touch but also in communion and intimacy with Jesus Christ.” GDC 80
4 Settings for Catechesis Family Community/Intergenerational Individual Age specific
6 Tasks of Catechesis Promoting the knowledge of the faith Liturgical education Moral Formation Teaching to pray Education for community life Missionary initiation
What is Why can’t the girls wear gloves for First Communion? My son has basketball practice and can’t come to the Confirmation Retreat. What’s your teacher’s name? You want the PARENTS to come to faith formation sessions? Don’t you know how busy we are?
Emmaus Story
Who were the two disciples? Met them where they were Listened to them Challenged them
The bad news about the good news is that is usually about you.
4 Causes of Anger Threat of Physical Violence Blow to Self Esteem Injustice Frustration
Evangelization Catechesis Mystagogia
First Evangelization Missionary proclamation in regions where Christ is still unknown. Continuing Evangelization Pastoral care of Christians who are seeking to put their lives more fully under the influence of the gospel. Reevangelization Proclamation to those who have fallen away or allowed their faith to grow cold. Redemptoris Missio 33
Feelings Event/Circumstance/Person Meaning
Collaboration Humility No ONE has all the answers Dying to ego Letting go of false self Dropping “convert” mentality
Great listening skills Invitational conversation
Real Survival Pack Prayer Contemplative Scripture Devotional Time Reflection Examination of Conscience
Sacramental Life Support Group R & R Then get out the wine and chocolate!
Jesus was already here!
Embracing Grace