Friday, February 15, 2013
Reminder
Hello All,
I am posting a quick reminder that module #2 for the Basic Catechist Course is this Sunday evening @ 7pm. It will be at St. Mary's in Humboldt, Iowa.
If you are able, we'd love to see you there. If not, please pray for those who are coming to the course. They are on a journey which should deepen their understanding of the Catholic faith.
Thank you.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Catechetical Methods
Module #1: Catechetical Methods
Objectives:
1. Explain and apply the goals and aims of Catechesis
2. Explain and implement catechetical methodology from the Catechism of the the Catholic Church
3. Explain and execute the Ecclesial Catechetical method
4. Integrate St. John Bosco's Preventative Method with students in the classroom
Catechesis is
An education in the faith of children, young people and adults.
It is the Church's efforts to make disciples.
It is the teaching of Christian doctrine imparted in an organic and systematic way.
The pastoral mission of the Church is to arouse faith (kerygma); to explain the reasons for our beliefs; to experience Christian living (marturia); to celebrate the Sacraments, especially the Holy Eucharist and Penance (leitrugia); to integrate (koinonia); and to have an apostolic and missionary witness (diakonia).
At the heart of Catechesis, we find Jesus Christ.
The aim of catechesis is to teach people to love the LORD, by putting them in communion with Him. It is Christ who teaches and it is Jesus who taught.
The Catechist must first seek to know Christ, we must have a desire to proclaim Him and to lead others to the faith in Him (evangelization).
God reveals Himself in stages.
Divine revelation is ordered toward Christ
Catechesis should be taught in stages and ordered toward Christ
Methods
Ecclesial Method of Mons. Francis Kelly
It presupposes kerygma has been proclaimed and it presupposes that those being catechized have been baptized. The steps are these
1. Preparation
2. Proclamation
3. Explanation
4. Application
5. Celebration
Each step should point to Christ and the Rites of the Church. It should be a challenge to live the faith and it should hand that faith on.
Preventative Method of St. John Bosco
Educational Philosophy: Frequent Confession; frequent Communion (daily Mass if possible); educators should be professional and be patient, charitable and joy-filled.
Preventative System of Education is based on
Religion (faith); pride in being Catholic, practice the virtues, practice penance and prayers, frequent the Sacraments (especially the Holy Eucharist and Confession)
Reason (hope); logical explanations, discipline (simple rules, followed by all, immediate and fair consequences), fear of the LORD, non-public punishment, learn the students names
Kindness (charity); all duties and discipline done in love
RESOURCES
Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) # 18-22; 4-5, 983; 6; 426-429;
Matthew 28:18-20
The Mystery We Proclaim 137-149
Objectives:
1. Explain and apply the goals and aims of Catechesis
2. Explain and implement catechetical methodology from the Catechism of the the Catholic Church
3. Explain and execute the Ecclesial Catechetical method
4. Integrate St. John Bosco's Preventative Method with students in the classroom
Catechesis is
An education in the faith of children, young people and adults.
It is the Church's efforts to make disciples.
It is the teaching of Christian doctrine imparted in an organic and systematic way.
The pastoral mission of the Church is to arouse faith (kerygma); to explain the reasons for our beliefs; to experience Christian living (marturia); to celebrate the Sacraments, especially the Holy Eucharist and Penance (leitrugia); to integrate (koinonia); and to have an apostolic and missionary witness (diakonia).
At the heart of Catechesis, we find Jesus Christ.
The aim of catechesis is to teach people to love the LORD, by putting them in communion with Him. It is Christ who teaches and it is Jesus who taught.
The Catechist must first seek to know Christ, we must have a desire to proclaim Him and to lead others to the faith in Him (evangelization).
God reveals Himself in stages.
Divine revelation is ordered toward Christ
Catechesis should be taught in stages and ordered toward Christ
Methods
Ecclesial Method of Mons. Francis Kelly
It presupposes kerygma has been proclaimed and it presupposes that those being catechized have been baptized. The steps are these
1. Preparation
2. Proclamation
3. Explanation
4. Application
5. Celebration
Each step should point to Christ and the Rites of the Church. It should be a challenge to live the faith and it should hand that faith on.
Preventative Method of St. John Bosco
Educational Philosophy: Frequent Confession; frequent Communion (daily Mass if possible); educators should be professional and be patient, charitable and joy-filled.
Preventative System of Education is based on
Religion (faith); pride in being Catholic, practice the virtues, practice penance and prayers, frequent the Sacraments (especially the Holy Eucharist and Confession)
Reason (hope); logical explanations, discipline (simple rules, followed by all, immediate and fair consequences), fear of the LORD, non-public punishment, learn the students names
Kindness (charity); all duties and discipline done in love
RESOURCES
Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) # 18-22; 4-5, 983; 6; 426-429;
Matthew 28:18-20
The Mystery We Proclaim 137-149
Monday, January 28, 2013
Welcome to A Catechist Speaks
AMDG+
Hello, my name is Andy Milam. I am a Catechist Presenter for the Diocese of Sioux City, in Iowa. This blog has one purpose and one purpose only, to recap and expand upon the ideas of the Basic Catechist Program which the Diocese of Sioux City has asked to be implemented. I am teaching out of Humboldt, Iowa at St. Mary's Parish. We are currently meeting every 3rd Sunday of the Month at the school, beginning at 7pm.
While this blog will not be a substitute for the class, it is required that those in the course must attend all sessions, it will hopefully give further insight into the material covered and will address specific questions which were not able to be answered in the class proper. You may consider this a resource for clarification.
The Diocese has been made aware of the blog and they are accepting of it. Please take note that you may comment on the material here and you may refer to the recaps and questions as often as you like. I will address comments as necessary, but I would like for everyone to feel free to comment openly and honestly. I will only moderate comments in the event that they are of an aggressive nature toward another poster, or if they are obstinate in denying a truth of the Church after it has been sufficiently addressed.
Also, be aware that I am making Melissa Caquelin, St. Mary's DRE and Justin Frato from the Diocesan Office of New Evangelization aware of this blog. I am extending to them the ability to moderate the blog/comments as well, so if they weigh in it is an expected action and I welcome it.
Thank you for your attention to this resource and feel free to use it as you wish, this is a resource for you to help in your understanding of the course material.
May God Keep You Close!
Hello, my name is Andy Milam. I am a Catechist Presenter for the Diocese of Sioux City, in Iowa. This blog has one purpose and one purpose only, to recap and expand upon the ideas of the Basic Catechist Program which the Diocese of Sioux City has asked to be implemented. I am teaching out of Humboldt, Iowa at St. Mary's Parish. We are currently meeting every 3rd Sunday of the Month at the school, beginning at 7pm.
While this blog will not be a substitute for the class, it is required that those in the course must attend all sessions, it will hopefully give further insight into the material covered and will address specific questions which were not able to be answered in the class proper. You may consider this a resource for clarification.
The Diocese has been made aware of the blog and they are accepting of it. Please take note that you may comment on the material here and you may refer to the recaps and questions as often as you like. I will address comments as necessary, but I would like for everyone to feel free to comment openly and honestly. I will only moderate comments in the event that they are of an aggressive nature toward another poster, or if they are obstinate in denying a truth of the Church after it has been sufficiently addressed.
Also, be aware that I am making Melissa Caquelin, St. Mary's DRE and Justin Frato from the Diocesan Office of New Evangelization aware of this blog. I am extending to them the ability to moderate the blog/comments as well, so if they weigh in it is an expected action and I welcome it.
Thank you for your attention to this resource and feel free to use it as you wish, this is a resource for you to help in your understanding of the course material.
May God Keep You Close!
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