adolescent catechesis

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A New WarningWhat are the issues and concerns

TODAY regarding adolescent catechesis?

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At the June 2003 US Bishops’ meeting in Saint Louis

• “The catechetical deficiencies of our young people”

• “The diminished appreciation of the sacramental nature of the church and the uniquely real presence of Christ in the Eucharist.”

A New Warning

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A New Warning

At the June 2003 US Bishops’ meeting in Saint Louis

“There is a certain sense of malaisein the catechetical world.”

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A New Warning

“There is a certain sense of malaisein the catechetical world.”

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A New Morning In AdolescentCatechesis malaise

A New MorningWORLD YOUTH DAY

A New MorningTheater and Musical

Performances__________________WORLD YOUTH DAY


Performances+ Assist with Studies

and Trade Crafts__________________WORLD YOUTH DAY



and Trade Crafts+ Soccer__________________WORLD YOUTH DAY



and Trade Crafts+ Soccer+ Skiing, Hiking,

Camping__________________WORLD YOUTH DAY




Camping+ The Bonfire__________________WORLD YOUTH DAY




Camping+ The Bonfire+ Speaking Frankly__________________= WORLD YOUTH DAY

Being Present to Young People

+ Occasionally Getting Away/ Active

+ Celebrate Community

A New Morning“A Church for young

people, which will know how to speak to their heart and enkindle, comfort, and inspire enthusiasm in it with the joy of the Gospel and the strength of the Eucharist;

A New Morning“A Church which will

know how to invite and to welcome the person who seeks a purpose for which to commit his whole existence;

A New Morning“A Church which is not

afraid to require much, after having given much; which does not fear asking from young people the effort of a noble and authentic adventure, such as that of the following of the Gospel.”

A New MorningJesus called his first

disciples, as he calls you now.

Like the apostles, like the saints. . . , like all those who have allowed the Lord Jesus to choose them, nor should you (young people) be silent

A New MorningEach of you has a

special mission in life, and you are each called to be a disciple of Christ.

to become missionaries of this New Evangelization

Saints of the new millennium

A New Morningthe future of the world

and the Church belongs to the younger generation, to those who, born in this century, will reach maturity in the next, the first century of the new millennium

A New MorningI did not hesitate to ask

them to make a radical choice of faith and life and present them with a stupendous task: to become "morning watchmen" at the dawn of the new millennium.

A New MorningI did not hesitate to ask

them to make a radical choice of faith and life and present them with a stupendous task:

DISCIPLESHIP

A New MorningGo, therefore make

disciples of all the nations

A New MorningThe Christian faith is,

above all, conversion to Jesus Christ, full and sincere adherence to his person and the decision to walk in his footsteps.

A New MorningFaith is a personal

encounter with Jesus Christ making, of oneself, a disciple of him. This demands a permanent commitment to think like him, to judge like him and to live as he lived.

A New MorningIn this way the believer

unites himself to the community of disciples and appropriates the faith of the Church.

DISCIPLESHIP

A New Morning

• Evangelization• Catechesis

Grown Up

Frances: What's it feel like when you grow up?

Elsie: I don't know. I think perhaps it's different for everyone.

Frances: Do you want to grow up?

Elsie: Yes, I think so

Grown Up

Frances: Even if it means never seeing fairies again?

Elsie: It doesn't matter never seeing them again. We'll never forget like everyone else who grows up. Because we have the photographs. That's why they're so important. Whenever we start to forget or to pretend nothing ever happened, we can look at the photographs; and we'll remember.

Grown Up

Frances: I think I know how it is to be grown up.

Elsie: Yes?

Frances: It's when you feel how someone feels who isn't you.

A New MorningAdult faith formation, by which people consciously grow in the life of Christ through experience, reflection, prayer, and study, must be "the central task in [this] catechetical enterprise,“ becoming "the axis around which revolves the catechesis of childhood and adolescence as well as that of old age."

A New MorningWhat does mature adult faith look like in those who respond generously to God's call? The General Directory for Catechesis says that it is "a living, explicit, and fruitful confession of faith."

DISCIPLESHIP

A New MorningGoal 1: To draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the Catholic faith community. Goal 2: To foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person.

A New MorningGoal 1: To empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today. Goal 2: To draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the Catholic faith community. Goal 3: To foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person.

DISCIPLESHIP

Something Better

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• 390 hours

• A Warning

• Malaise

ADOLESCENT FAITH FORMATION

DISCIPLESHIP

Moralistic Therapeutic

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What are the“core essentials”

that we must pass along?

How shallwe do that?


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Catechists have a special solidarity withy those whom they catechize and a particular sensitivity to their needs. They live in the same world as those they catechize, and share the demands of living in the world as do those they teach. (54, B, 8)

Heart

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The process of conversion involves understanding who Christ is in order to change and follow him more closely. Conversion begins with an openness to the initial proclamation of the Gospel and a sincere desire to listen for its resonance within. (17, B)

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Catechists should deepen the believer’s understanding of the mystery of Christ. A strengthening of faith, in turn, leads to a change of heart (conversion) in order to be more committed and follow Christ more closely. (28, B)

• Centers on Jesus Christ• Emphasizes the Trinity as central

mystery• Proclaim good news of salvation• Serves as an ecclesial endeavor• Has a historical nature • Seeks incultuartion • Respects a hierarchy of truth• Communicates the dignity of the

human person• Fosters a common language of

faith

Authentic Presentation of the Christian Message

Feet

Confession of faith

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Faith, then, is the human response to a personal God, who has revealed himself, and to the Truth that God has revealed through the Catholic Church. (16, C)

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What does a“maturing”

Adolescent faith look like?

The Vision forAdolescent Catechesis

A Maturing Young DiscipleSeeking a LIVING Faith:

• has positive self-image• is growing in understanding of intimacy within relationships. • is forming life based upon values.


A Maturing Young DiscipleSeeking a EXPLICIT Faith:

• is developing the skills and ability to the apply faith to daily life experiences. • is developing an appreciation for the Scriptures and an understanding of Tradition of the Church.• is acquiring both experiences and skills with which to make moral decisions.


A Maturing Young DiscipleSeeking a FRUITFUL Faith:

• desires to grow in personal holiness. • has an imperative to be an agent of change with the Spirit in today’s world. • has a compelling urgency to offer service in God’s name.


A Maturing Young DiscipleSeeking to CONFESS FAITH:

• is deepening in commitment to grow in maturity in personal faith. • exhibits an active participation in the sacramental life of the Church. • participates actively in the life and ministries of the Church.

www.usccb.org/education/framework.pdf

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• those responsible for curriculum development or

• (those responsible for) the development of assessment instruments designed to complement texts, programs or curriculums.

Core Curriculum

• The Revelation of Jesus Christ in Scripture

• Who Is Jesus Christ?• The Mission of Jesus Christ

(The Paschal Mystery)• Jesus Christ’s Mission

Continues in the Church• Sacraments as Privileged

Encounters with Jesus Christ • Life in Jesus Christ

Core Curriculum



(The Paschal Mystery)• Jesus Christ‘s Mission



Core Curriculum

The Christological centrality of this framework is designed to form the content of instruction as well as to be a vehicle for growth in one’s relationship with the Lord so that each may come to know him and live according to the truth he has given to us.

Core Curriculum


Core Curriculum


• Who Is Jesus Christ?

Core Curriculum



(The Paschal Mystery)

Core Curriculum




Continues in the Church

Core Curriculum





Encounters with Jesus Christ

Core Curriculum






Electives

Electives

• Sacred Scripture

Electives

• Sacred Scripture• History of the Catholic

Church

Electives


Church• Living as a Disciple of

Jesus Christ in Society

Electives




• Responding to the Call of Jesus Christ

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• Responding to the Call of Jesus Christ

• Ecumenical and Interreligious Issues

“The definitive aim of catechesis is to put people not only in touch but in communion, in intimacy, with Jesus Christ.”

(Catechesi Tradendae, 5)

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What’s Next

• Content is set . . . Good thing

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• Opportunity for collaboration

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• Time to “Game Up” on prepping our catechists

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• Time to “Game Up” on prepping our catechists– Not only on content

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• Time to “Game Up” on prepping our catechists– Not only on content– But also as

witnesses of the faith

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• Time to “Game Up” on prepping our catechists

• We are ready! Let’s Go!

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