Opportunities for Evangelization, Catechesis, Sacramental Preparation and Faith Formation
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From Joe Bezzina, Director of Pastoral Services:
In early 2018, at the request of Bishop Fabbro and the Council of Priests, we surveyed our parishes on present practices for sacramental preparation. At the same time, a number of parishes have asked for ideas regarding methods, tools and opportunities for evangelization, catechesis, and on-going faith formation.
As a result, we have compiled a list of many of the best practices and resources that are currently in use in our parishes. The resulting document was first released in August 2018; it has been revised and rereleased in August 2019. This is meant to be a living document which we hope to update on a regular basis. Your feedback, which can be sent to me at jbezzina@dol.ca, would be greatly appreciated.
Resources for CatechistsEach year, the Office for Evangelization and Catechesis produces a resource for catechists. The theme of this year’s resource is What Do You Seek? The resource has two purposes. On one hand, it is an invitation for catechists to consider the way in which discernment helps them as they strive to live out their vocation. On the other hand, in light of the upcoming Synod of Bishops on Young People, the Faith and Vocational Discernment, it is an invitation for catechists to enter into dialogue with young people, to accompany them as they grow in faith and to help them as they discern where God is calling them.
The resource may be useful likewise at any time throughout the pastoral year; however, some dioceses and parishes may choose to have a designated Catechetical Sunday. Included in the resource are suggestions for blessings and the commissioning of catechists, links to reflections on faith, vocation and discernment, and easy to use PowerPoint presentations. It also includes reflections on the Scriptural readings of Sunday, 23 September 2018, to coincide with Catechetical Sunday celebrated particularly in Québec.
PDF resources
/documents/2018/12/what%20do%20you%20seek%20resource%20for%20catechists%202018%20Revised%20July%202618.pdf
PowerPoint resources
/documents/2018/12/What%20Do%20You%20Seek%202018%20powerpoints%20revised%20July%202618.pdf
