Archive for the ‘Catechesis’ Category

Have you ever walked a road at night with your path lit only by starlight? In the barrios of the Philippines, stars are the lamps that guide the nighttime traveler. During the Advent and Christmas seasons, one will find parols (star lanterns) hanging from windows. Bamboo sticks and rice paper form a three-dimensional star in [...]

In 1952, educator Robert Havighurst wrote: “When the timing is right, the ability to learn a particular task will be possible. This is referred to as a ‘teachable moment.’ It is important to keep in mind that unless the time is right, learning will not occur” (Human Development and Education). So how do you know [...]

Are you providing a complete catechesis for your catechumens and candidates? A key element in their catechesis is being able to worship with a full understanding of the liturgy. And to do that, they have to understand what the symbols mean. Symbols are the language of the liturgy Symbols are a vocabulary and a grammar. [...]

The latest Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part II opens next week in theatres. I cannot wait to see it! In this seventh and final episode of the Harry Potter saga, Harry and his friends have the ultimate confrontation with the Dark Lord, Voldermort, and his wicked allies. It’s a brutal [...]

When you think about the children’s RCIA process in your parish, are you fairly satisfied with the way it works? Or, are there aspects of children’s RCIA that are weak and need improvement? Do you wish parents were more involved? Do you wish the liturgical component was stronger? Whether you are satisfied with your children’s [...]

Can I get your thoughts on what the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults means by uncatechized? We get a lot of questions about the rites that arise from differing understandings of what we mean by this term. For example, we often hear from folks who are trying to figure out what to do with [...]

What are your plans for mystagogy this year? There may be several models to choose from.

Here are some possible doctrinal connections that flow from the Sunday readings. Other themes may be chosen as well. Pray over the readings and find other connections that might be more appropriate for your catechumens.     RCIA catechesis Kingdom of God Incarnation Sin and Grace Advent Overview The Liturgical Year Eschatology, End Times, Heaven, [...]

Here are some possible doctrinal connections that flow from the Sunday readings. Other themes may be chosen as well. Pray over the readings and find other connections that might be more appropriate for your catechumens.   RCIA catechesis Advent Overview The Liturgical Year Eschatology, End Times, Heaven, Hell and Purgatory Catholic Social Teaching Kingdom of [...]

Here are some possible doctrinal connections that flow from the Sunday readings. Other themes may be chosen as well. Pray over the readings and find other connections that might be more appropriate for your catechumens.   RCIA catechesis Jesus Christ Kingdom of God Eschatology, End Times, Heaven, Hell and Purgatory Salvation   Cross/Paschal Mystery Eucharist Series:  [...]