methodology for catechesis by Sr. cecil - Copy.pptx

for Catechists

1. Methodology in Catechesis

2. NCD, 54b-8 “Catechists must be attentive to adapt their method of Catechesis to the needs of the particular groups they serve.”

3. 1.Multiple intelligences

4. 2. Paying attention to the special needs

5. 3. Cultural inclusivity

6. Strives to be open and sensitive to the needs of others

7. A good catechist is able to; identify the weaknesses but emphasize the strengths; feel the learners’ fear but fortify their faith; see their anxieties but free their spirits; and recognize their disabilities but promote their possibilities

8. Before you speak ask yourself if what you are going to say is... T – True H- Helpful I- Inspiring N- Necessary K- Kind THINK If the answer is NO , Maybe what you are about to say should be left unsaid.

9. Keys to Creative catechesis Chinese Proverb Children Remeber : 20% of what they hear 30% of what they see 50% of what they see and hear 70% of what they say 90% of what they do Creative Catechists Manternach and Pfiefer

10. Catechetics is not limited to one Methodology... DC # 195 (Directory for Catechesis )

11. 1. The relationship between content and method Inspires the Catechetical Pedagogy (DC 194)

12. DC 194 It is a matter of living out fidelity to God and humanity in order to avoid contrast, separation or indifference between method and content.

13. Adaptation of methods to different recipients and circumstances.

14. Primacy of grace

15. (Eph 4:7) “the grace was given to each of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift.”

16. Grace is expressed --- Through perceptible signs that opens us to mystery and through other ways unknown to us.

17. DC 196 (Since the Church does have a method of her own for proclaiming the gospel) An effort of discernment is needed so as to test everything and keep what is good (1 Thes 5:21)

18. kerygma is a Greek word used in the  New Testament  for "proclamation"  Always has a value of salvation and fullness of life .

19. 2. Human experience God acts in every persons life and in history, and the catechist imitates Jesus in being open to this presence.

20. Parables in Jesus Teaching Jesus seeks , encounters and welcomes peoples in their concrete life situations .

21. Catechesis, Following the example of Jesus, helps to illuminate and interpret the experiences of life in the light of the Gospel.

22. 3. memory The people of Israel are constantly urged to keep the memory alive Not to forget the Lord’s Benefits.

23. Lk 2:51 Mary knows how to keep everything in her heart.

24. Memorization as a help to internalization and living out the faith

25. 4. Language BIBLICAL LANGUAGE

26. SYMBOLIC-LITURGICAL LANGUAGE Liturgical symbols and ceremony

27. DOCTRINAL LANGUAGE The writings of the fathers Creeds Formulations of the Magisterium

28. Performative language Witness of the Saints and Martyrs

29. Story Telling

30. JESUS THE TEACHER

31. God’s Own Methodology “engages persons and communities in light of their circumstances and their capacity to accept and interpret Revelation.

32. God’s self-communication is realized gradually through his actions and his words. It is most fully achieved in the Word made flesh, Jesus Christ .”

33. “The definitive aim of Catechesis is to put people not only in touch, but also in communion and intimacy, with Jesus Christ.” The National Directory of Catechesis

34. God’s Own Methodology “engages persons and communities in light of their circumstances and their capacity to accept and interpret Revelation. God’s self-communication is realized gradually through his actions and his words. It is most fully achieved in the Word made flesh, Jesus Christ.”

35. Thank you!