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Parish based programmes
“It is true that catechesis can be given anywhere, but I wish to stress, in accordance with the wish of very many Bishops, that the parish community must continue to be the prime mover and pre-eminent place for catechesis.” Most of the catechetical activity at parish level revolves around catechesis for the sacraments e.g. the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults or programmes for infant Baptism or for the preparation of young people for the sacraments of Reconciliation, Confirmation and Eucharist. The guidelines and resources for these come mainly from diocesan offices. NCRS produces two programmes to support parish catechists in more general catechesis. Parish Primary Programme The programme for parish primary Religious Education in Aotearoa New Zealand covers much of the same ground as the programme for Catholic Primary schools. It takes into account the differences in the parish setting, particularly the limited time available to catechists. The material for each session follows a set pattern. A suggested procedure for catechists is contained in the numbered boxes. The most important section is highlighted so that a catechist can organise the session to make sure that this material is covered. Surrounding each numbered box is information for the catechist relevant to that part of the process. Also included are: Scripture or other texts for catechists to reflect on before the session A list of songs, prayers and other useful resources A list of Learning Outcomes these are a guide to what children should learn. Parish Secondary Programme This programme is a joint production. The Training Manual and the Catechists Guides were produced by the National Centre for Religious Studies, while the Student materials come from the Catholic Education Centre of the Archdiocese of Wellington. This resource was designed as a flexible tool to help parishes and catechists in their important task. The programme has three main parts: The Training Manual is to help diocesan offices to train parish catechist The Catechists Manual contains material to help catechists with their role The Topic Units are for the catechist to use in sessions with the young people. For adult programmes which parish groups, or individual parishioners, may enrol in see courses More... |
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