Catechetical Formation:
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Date
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Possible Topics
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1
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October 4
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Intro / Role of a catechist
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2
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November 15
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Are We Really Teaching Religion
(points and definition of Catholicism)
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3
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December 6
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God
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4
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January 3 (TBA)
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Recollection & Retreat Day
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5
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February 7
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Man
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6
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March 7
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Christ
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7
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April 11 (TBA)
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Union – Church
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8
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May 2
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Divine Revelation: Scripture / Tradition
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Time: Sundays from 12-2:30pm for Catechetical volunteers at St. Mary's.
Contact Joe Philip (jphilip@smqa.net) or Raffy Urgino (rurgino@smqa.net) for more information.
Resources
Faith Formation for Children: Teacher Training
Mission: Engage. Encounter. Evangelize.
"...and He went up into the hills, and called to Him those whom he desired; and they came to Him. And He appointed twelve, to be with Him, and to be sent out to preach and have authority to cast out demons.”
(Mk 3:13-15)
St. Mary Queen of Angels aims to recruit, form, and retain catechists who are faithful practicing Catholics in full communion with the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Training and Spiritual Growth Opportunities for Catechist:
- Day of Recollection
- Parish Catechist Formation Programs
- Catechist Resources Material
- Instructional Evaluation and Feedback
- Catechetical Library
- Diocesan Training, Seminars, and Conferences
“...the disciple grows like his Teacher in knowledge and experience. For this reason, there cannot be teachers of the faith other than those who are convinced and faithful disciples of Christ and His Church."
(General Catechetical Directory, 139)