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Parish Catechesis Manual, Curriculum Guidelines, and Preparation for Sacraments of Initiation
Table of Contents I. Introduction Introduction.............................................................................................. 13 Using This Curriculum Guide...................................................................... 15 Important Catechetical Documents........................................................... 17
II. Policy (includes this entire section in one document) What Is This Called: Catechist or Teacher? ............................................. 3 General Parish Catechesis Policy............................................................... 4 Adult Parish Catechesis Is Primary............................................................ 6 Catholic Schools are Preferable................................................................. 7 Parish Catechesis for Children................................................................... 8 Home School Guidelines..............................................................................9 Sacramental Preparation........................................................................... 11 Family Life and Chastity Education Guidelines........................................... 12 The Catechumenate is the Model for All Catechesis.................................. 13 Catechetical Models................................................................................... 14 Elements of the Catechetical Effort........................................................... 16 Purpose of the Textbook........................................................................... 17 Who Needs a Textbook? Why?................................................................ 18 Diocesan Textbook Evaluation.................................................................. 19 Diocesan Textbook Evaluation Terminology............................................... 20 Process for Selecting Textbooks................................................................ 21 Recommended Textbooks.......................................................................... 23
III. Curriculum
Adult
IV. Sacramental Preparation Baptism Preparation Handbook (not available yet)
First Reconciliation Preparation Handbook Confirmation Preparation Handbook
V. Catechesis in A Parish Setting-Part A Overview of Roles and Responsibilities....................................................... 4 Qualities, Competencies and Skills of the Catechist.................................... 6 Substitute Catechists.................................................................................. 8 Imagining Out-of-the-Ordinary Catechists................................................... 9 Catechist Formation and Certification......................................................... 10 Remuneration (Salaries, Stipends…A Living Wage)..................................... 12 Possible Parish Leadership Positions.......................................................... 20 Sample – Job Description and Contract....................................................... 21 Effective DRE Skills...................................................................................... 24 Communicating Effectively........................................................................... 26 Creating a Fellowship of Catechists............................................................ 27 Recruiting and Training Catechists (includes the following)......................... 28 Real Men as Catechists..................................................................... 30 Grandparents as Catechists.............................................................. 32 Keeping Records and Budgets.................................................................... 33 Legal Issues In Evangelization and Catechesis.......................................... 34
Sample – Permission/Medical
Release Forms.............................................. 35 VI. Catechesis in A Parish Setting-Part B Celebrating Catechetical Sunday................................................................ 39 Book of Blessings, the First Sacramental.................................................... 40 Blessing of Catechists Within Mass............................................................ 41 Blessing of Catechetical Session................................................................ 43 Celebrating Your Parish Feast Day............................................................. 47 Catechesis and Prayer............................................................................... 48 Sample Liturgy of the Word........................................................................ 49 Worksheet for Planning the Liturgy of the Word ........................................ 50 Explanation of the Liturgy of the Hours (and a website reference)............. 51 Litany of Catechetical Saints....................................................................... 52 Lectio Divina in the Catechism.................................................................... 53 Explanation of Lectio Divina........................................................................ 55 Sample Formats of Lectio Divina................................................................. 56 Scheduling Time for Catechesis.................................................................. 59 Going Beyond One Hour A Week................................................................ 60 Sample - Opening Letter to Parents........................................................... 61 Sample - Parent Handbook......................................................................... 62 Sample – Attendance Record...................................................................... 67
Sample – Letter on Mass
Attendance......................................................... 68 VII. Catechesis in A Parish Setting-Part C What Every Catechist Should Know? (includes the following) Aim of Catechesis.............................................................................. 70 How to Be the Best Catechist............................................................ 71 Divine Pedagogy................................................................................ 73 Faith and faith................................................................................... 74 Signs of Conversion........................................................................... 75 Helping Your Students Become Witnesses........................................ 77 Scripture, Catechism and the Liturgical Year..................................... 79 Catechist Toolbox.............................................................................. 80 In the Heart and Mind of the Church................................................. 82 Insertion Into the Mystery................................................................. 83 Sacred Scripture and Catechesis............................................. 84 Liturgy/Sacraments and Catechesis........................................ 85 Systematic Catechesis and Testimony..................................... 86 Classroom Management.................................................................... 87 Lesson Planning................................................................................ 90 Lesson Planning Worksheet Weekly/Daily Lesson ........................... 95 Lesson Planning Worksheet Year Sketch.......................................... 97 Rule for Effective Discipline............................................................... 98 Learning Styles................................................................................ 101 Catechesis for Those With Special Needs........................................ 102 Catechizing Children with Disabilities - Some Implications............... 106 Teaching Prayer and Prayers........................................................... 111 What Do I Do Now? Ideas for Class............................................... 112 Sacraments Chart............................................................................ 115
Appendix Prayers..................................................................................................... A-3 Saints and Feastdays............................................................................... B-1 Saints & Feastdays sorted by Month Saints & Feastdays sorted by age of student Glossary and Catechetical Formulas....................................................... C-1 Catechetical Documents- Part A.............................................................. D-1 On Divine Revelation, Dogmatic Constitution (Dei Verbum) ................. D-1 Apostolic Letter on the CCC (Laetamur magnopere) ............................ D-9 Apostolic Constitution on CCC (Fidei depositum) ................................. D-11 On Catechesis In Our Time (Catechesi tradendae) ............................... D-15 On Evangelization in the Modern World (Evangelii nuntiandi) .............. D-37 In the Beginning of the New Millenium (Novo millennio inuente) .......... D-55 Guide for Catechists............................................................................. D-80 Catechetical Documents- Part B............................................................. D-101
Adult Catechesis In the
Christian Community ..................................... D-101 Sacramental Documents Baptism Preparation Handbook (not available yet) |
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