Those Responsible for Catechesis GDC Part 5/NDC Chapter 8 Monday, September 21, 2015Monday, September 21, 2015Monday, September 21, 2015Monday, September 21, 2015

Session 5 – Those Responsible for Catechesis 1.A catechist is a person charged with the responsibility to pass on the Deposit of Faith to others. This includes: a.The entire Christian community. b.The Bishop. September 21, 2015September 21, 2015September 21, 2015

Session 5 – Those Responsible for Catechesis 1.A catechist is a person charged with the responsibility to pass on the Deposit of Faith to others. This includes: c.Priests and Pastors. d.Deacons. September 21, 2015September 21, 2015September 21, 2015

Session 5 – Those Responsible for Catechesis 1.A catechist is a person charged with the responsibility to pass on the Deposit of Faith to others. This includes: e.Men and Women Religious. f.Parents. September 21, 2015September 21, 2015September 21, 2015

Session 5 – Those Responsible for Catechesis 1.A catechist is a person charged with the responsibility to pass on the Deposit of Faith to others. This includes: g.Lay Catechists. September 21, 2015September 21, 2015September 21, 2015

Session 5 – Those Responsible for Catechesis 2. According to the National Directory for Catechesis, the qualities of the catechist include: a.Sharing in apostolic work through Baptism. b.Having an interior vocational call by the Holy Spirit. September 21, 2015September 21, 2015September 21, 2015

Session 5 – Those Responsible for Catechesis 2. According to the National Directory for Catechesis, the qualities of the catechist include: c.Being a practicing Catholic. d.Being appropriately trained. September 21, 2015September 21, 2015September 21, 2015

Session 5 – Those Responsible for Catechesis 2. According to the National Directory for Catechesis, the qualities of the catechist include: e.Having a personal relationship with Jesus. f.Following Jesus the Teacher and witnessing to the truth of the faith. September 21, 2015September 21, 2015September 21, 2015

Session 5 – Those Responsible for Catechesis 2. According to the National Directory for Catechesis, the qualities of the catechist include: g.Having the ability to adapt a given method to those they serve. September 21, 2015September 21, 2015September 21, 2015

Session 5 – Those Responsible for Catechesis 3.The spiritual life of the catechist recognizes the urgent call to holiness. The spiritual life of the catechist is based on: a.A love of God, Christ’s Church, the Holy Father and God’s Holy people. b.A coherence and authenticity of life. September 21, 2015September 21, 2015September 21, 2015

Session 5 – Those Responsible for Catechesis 3.The spiritual life of the catechist recognizes the urgent call to holiness. The spiritual life of the catechist is based on: c.Personal prayer and dedication to evangelization. d.Missionary zeal. September 21, 2015September 21, 2015September 21, 2015

Session 5 – Those Responsible for Catechesis 3.The spiritual life of the catechist recognizes the urgent call to holiness. The spiritual life of the catechist is based on: e.Active participation in parish, especially the Sunday Eucharist. f.Devotion to Mary and to the Eucharist. September 21, 2015September 21, 2015September 21, 2015

Session 5 – Those Responsible for Catechesis September 21, 2015September 21, 2015September 21, 2015 For Discussion: a.Read about the between St. Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch in Acts 8: What characteristics does St. Philip give us of a catechist? b.Survey the qualities of a catechist from the GDC (section 2 above). Why are these important to the person of the catechist? Of the qualities listed, pick one quality that you grow in and improve upon. What can you do to grow in that quality? c.The NDC challenges us to see our call to holiness as urgent. Given the characteristics the NDC gives us regarding the spirituality of the catechist, what is a next area of growth for you in your spiritual life?