1. Catechesis According to Age CAT105 Session 3 Children’s Catechesis November 22, 2015November 22, 2015November 22, 2015

2. Catechesis According to Age November 22, 2015November 22, 2015November 22, 2015 1. Recap of the characteristics of Catechesis: a.Christocentric – deepens our relationship with Christ b.Stage of Christian Maturation c.Aims: Communion, understanding, change d.Complete, Systematic, Organic e.Keywords: Understanding, Change, Depth

3. Catechesis According to Age November 22, 2015November 22, 2015November 22, 2015 2. Themes in the Catechesis of Children – GDC 177-179 a.Grace of the Beginning of life b.The child – a privileged member of the Kingdom c.Catechesis - the work of various agencies d.Time of primary socialization e.Human and Christian education in the family, school and Church

4. Catechesis According to Age November 22, 2015November 22, 2015November 22, 2015 2. Themes in the Catechesis of Children – GDC 177-179 a.Children’s catechesis – Eminently educational i.Develops anthropological basis for life ii.Sense of trust, freedom, self-giving, invocation and joyful participation iii.Central aspects: Training in Prayer, introduction to Scripture b.“Nothing replaces family catechesis”. c.“Catechesis and catechists constantly cooperate with parents and school teachers as suitable opportunities arise.”

5. Catechesis According to Age November 22, 2015November 22, 2015November 22, 2015 3. Catechetical sessions with children should include: a.Building on the Kerygma b.The unity of Scripture and Liturgy - The Rich Deposit of Faith c.Introduction to the Moral Life d.An education to mission e.Communal prayer

6. Catechesis According to Age November 22, 2015November 22, 2015November 22, 2015 4. Effective children’s catechesis: a.Proclaims the Gospel seriously b.Does not patronize c.Respects the child’s need to re-visit the same theme again and again at deeper levels d.Respects all those important in the life of the child e.Is well planned f.Requires the best effort of the best formed catechist

7. Catechesis According to Age November 22, 2015November 22, 2015November 22, 2015 5. Signs of Conversion/establishing roots to the child’s faith: a.Joyful b.Reverent c.Trusting d.Peaceful e.Actively Learning

8. Catechesis According to Age November 22, 2015November 22, 2015November 22, 2015 For Discussion Describe a child you know who has (in your opinion) been well catechized for his/her age.