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Catechesis
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"To begin with, it is clear that the Church has always looked on catechesis as a sacred duty and an inalienable right…from the theological point of view every baptized person, precisely by reason of being baptized, has the right to receive from the Church instruction and education enabling him or her to enter on a truly Christian life… "
#14--Catechesi Tradendae
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Directory for Catechesis --2020
The new Directory for Catechesis
presents fundamental theological-pastoral principles for the ministry of catechesis while responding to current social conditions and cultural forces that shape the church’s communication of the Faith.
The Directory affirms the presentation of the Catholic faith articulated in the Catechism of the Catholic Church as a sound point of reference for instruction while drawing deeply from Scripture and the writings of recent popes, especially Pope Francis’s Evangelii Gaudium.
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Resources to Dive Into the Directory for Catechesis
Books for Purchase
Buy the Directory for Catechesis
Catechists Guide on the Directory for Catechesis
Highlights and Summaries for Catechists and Pastoral Leaders
E-seminar on the Directory--through University of Dayton VLCFF
OREC will be hosting a closed group (open to participants in the Diocese of Columbus) for a three week e-seminar on the new Directory. See here for a description of the Course which runs from April 11-May 1. To participate in the e-seminar contact jberryhill@columbuscatholic.org for more information.
Written ReviewsActions of Encounter--with supplemental resources by Sadlier
Four Part Series by Loyola Press and Catechist Journey- Overview of the new Directory for Catechesis
- Kerygmatic Catechesis in the new Directory for Catechesis
- The Process of Evangelization in the new Directory for Catechesis
- Areas of New Emphasis and Adaptations in the new Directory for Catechesis
Indian Catholic Matters--The New Directory for Catechesis 2020: An Inclusive Evangelization
New Directory for Catechesis--Nick Wagner, TEAM RCIA, on Pray Tell: Worship, Wit, and Wisdom blog
Video ReviewsSeven Part Video Series--provided by the USCCB.
Facebook Live Event with Our Sunday Visitor and National Catholic Partnership on Disability
Inspiration, Organization and Renewal--Breaking Open the new Directory for Catechesis sponsored by Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston and Dr. Joseph White
Introduction to the new Directory for Catechesiswith facilitator Fr. Philip Ganir, SJ--Diocese of Honolulu
Magnify Series sponsored by National Conference for Catechetical Leadership
Virtual Review of the new Directory with Joe and Julianne by Loyola Press