Catechesis in The Diocese of Orange Present Reality and Future Possibilities

Guidance Documents November 1999 January 1998 May 2005 December 2005 March 2012

“The single most critical factor in an effective parish catechetical program is the leadership of a professionally trained parish catechetical leader.” National Directory for Catechesis, 8

1. Faith Formation Census 2. Emerging Models of Faith Formation 3. Catechist Formation Catechesis in our Diocese: What we know...where we’re going

Enrollment Totals - 5-year Comparison What the Census shows us…

Comparison by Grade What the Census shows us…

Takes us beyond classroom model Adults priority; Engages parents Distinguishes between Catechesis and Sacrament Preparation

Emerging Models Intergenerational Catechesis

Emerging Models Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

Emerging Models Early Adolescent Initiatives ► Team Training Weekends ► FREE Curriculum Materials ► Next Step: Parent Resources, Programs and Support

Emerging Models Research Trends and Design New Initiatives John Roberto

 Creates a community of lifelong learners utilizing the whole church as a community of formation and transformation  Is personalized, customized, and intentionally intergenerational  Utilizes the significant milestones and life transitions across the life span to deepen their faith engage them in church life and family faith practices

 Offers people a variety of Christian practices giving people a firsthand experience guides them in living the practice in their daily lives.  Provides learning that is experiential, image-rich, multi-sensory, interactive engaging, and varied in learning style.

 Creates expectations for family participation in learning and church life by providing a yearly faith growth plan with a variety options for experiencing the Christian faith through communitylife.  Engages all ages in mission and service  Is making a massive investment of time, resources, and energy in family faith formation at home and at church