Whole Community Catechesis


What exactly is Whole Community Catechesis?

 

It is an approach to parish faith formation through which youth and adults as well as children are invited to participate in Faith Formation Program throughout the year. 

The entire community thus becomes the focus of all we do in catechesis.

 

One way to begin this incorporating Whole Community Catechesis is to share

Sunday’s gospel reading with your household by reading the gospel a 2-3 times.  Afterwards share how God spoke to each of you in the reading. 

 

Another way is to share your responses to the questions on the Table Talk cards handed out after all masses each weekend.   Or share an activity that challenges us to live out the gospel each week with your household (also found on the Table Talk card)

 

Table Talk Card of the week can be found by clicking Here.

 

 

Households of Faith Events are offered 3 times a year.  In these gatherings we will be covering part of the comprehensive curricula offered by Harcourt Publishing in a “new” way.  We expect families of those registered in the Faith Formation classes to attend, as well as extending an invitation to the entire parish community.  During these catechetical assemblies we will gather in a way that feels more like a church community rather than school – children, youth and adults will gather together to learn, celebrate and share their faith  together. Session will be from 6:30 – 8:00 on designated Wednesday nights.

 

We had wonderful turnouts for the Household of Faith Events this year!  Look for another great year beginning Fall 2008!