Catechesis

A simple plan for involving RCIA sponsors in providing a suitable catechesis

Catechesis, Sponsors /

If you are feeling overwhelmed—or even just “whelmed”—with your responsibilities on the RCIA team, you may not be asking enough of the RCIA sponsors. The sponsors have a significant, three-part role to play in the formation of the catechumens. Among their responsibilities is to assist the catechumens on their faith journey. The RCIA is silent […]

A simple plan for involving RCIA sponsors in providing a suitable catechesis

What about Christmas vacation for child catechumens?

Article, Catechesis, Catechetical session, Catechumens, Children /

Every year I struggle with whether or not to ask child catechumens to come during their Christmas vacation for dismissal sessions on Sunday morning during Mass. By this time of year, the families usually need a break and my family often goes out of town over Christmas. It’s easier just to not meet during Christmas.

What about Christmas vacation for child catechumens?

Sing these 6 carols in RCIA for strong holiday catechesis

Advent, Catechesis /

Did you know Christmas carols are a rich source of catechesis for your RCIA groups? A good carol has the power to “teach” the theology of Christ’s birth, death, and resurrection—the paschal mystery. A cosmic dance between Divine and human For example, Charles Wesley’s 1739 text, “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” has several verses paschal-preaching

Sing these 6 carols in RCIA for strong holiday catechesis

Simbang Gabi: How to put stars in the eyes of your seekers this Advent

Advent, Catechesis, Year-Round /

Have you ever walked a road at night with your path lit only by starlight? In the barrios of the Philippines, stars are the lamps that guide the nighttime traveler. During the Advent and Christmas seasons, you will find parols (star lanterns) hanging from windows. Bamboo sticks and rice paper form a three-dimensional star in

Simbang Gabi: How to put stars in the eyes of your seekers this Advent

The right way and the wrong way to do a “teaching Mass”—according to the pope

Catechesis, Liturgy /

In 1952, educator Robert Havighurst wrote: “When the timing is right, the ability to learn a particular task will be possible. This is referred to as a ‘teachable moment.’ It is important to keep in mind that unless the time is right, learning will not occur” (Human Development and Education). So how do you know

The right way and the wrong way to do a “teaching Mass”—according to the pope

Six simple ways to improve your children’s RCIA process

Catechesis, Children, Discernment /

When you think about the children’s RCIA process in your parish, are you fairly satisfied with the way it works? Or, are there aspects of children’s RCIA that are weak and need improvement? Do you wish parents were more involved? Do you wish the liturgical component was stronger? Whether you are satisfied with your children’s

Six simple ways to improve your children’s RCIA process

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