1. Catechesis According to Age
CAT105/Session 3 Youth Evangelization
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2. 1. Recap of the characteristics of Catechesis:
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1. Recap of the characteristics of Catechesis:
Christocentric – deepens our relationship with Christ
Stage of Christian Maturation
Aims: Communion, understanding, change
Complete, Systematic, Organic
Keywords: Understanding, Change, Depth

3. Adolescent Catechesis – Principles
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Adolescent Catechesis – Principles
Catechesis with teens must follow their evangelization. Without prior evangelization, there can be no catechesis.
Eric J. Westby
August 5, 2010

4. 2. Adolescent Catechesis – Principles GDC #184, 185
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2. Adolescent Catechesis – Principles GDC #184, 185
Keeps in mind their religious situations
Is part of their wider pastoral care
Organizes them for group action
Incorporates them in group associations
GDC #184

5. 2. Adolescent Catechesis – Principles GDC #184, 185
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2. Adolescent Catechesis – Principles GDC #184, 185
Personally accompanies them;
Leads them to spiritual direction;
In the context of missionary evangelization;
Must be faithfully adapted and translated to young people.
GDC #184

6. 3. Adolescent Catechesis – Themes GDC #185
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3. Adolescent Catechesis – Themes GDC #185
Education in truth and liberty;
Formation of Conscience;
Education in love;
Vocational discernment;
GDC #184

7. 3. Adolescent Catechesis – Themes GDC #185
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3. Adolescent Catechesis – Themes GDC #185
Christian involvement in society;
Missionary responsibility in the world.
GDC #184

8. 4. Signs of Conversion/Establishing roots to the teens’ faith:
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4. Signs of Conversion/Establishing roots to the teens’ faith:
Joy at discovering Christ’s love more deeply
The desire to pray more.
The ability to articulate truth from falsehood in Christian beliefs
The desire to serve Christ more deeply
The ability to give strong witness when faith is assailed

9. Describe a teen you know who is catechized.
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For Discussion
Describe a teen you know who is catechized.