Formed In Faith

Get a Certificate in the Practice of Catechesis! The next online certificate program begins in January. Learn more – and save your spot! https://www.ncclcatholic.org/certificate

The Practice of Catechesis with All Ages Certificate Program is designed to provide a holistic educational experience for all leaders in catechetical ministry, integrating personal spiritual growth, leadership formation, and the latest thinking, approaches, and skills for catechesis with all ages and generations. The emphasis of the Certificate Program is on practice – equipping leaders for the requirements and challenges of their role as the leader of the parish’s catechetical ministry with families and all ages.

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Catholic teaching has long affirmed the inalienable dignity of all people, regardless of ability, but the church’s ministry to people with disabilities is still developing. Lori Weider, the chair of the National Catholic Partnership on Disability’s Committee on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and the mother of two adults with disabilities, said, “Nationally, I feel like there’s been a lot of improvement in accepting and welcoming and including people with disabilities, but there’s still a lot of work to be done.”

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Jesus as the model accompanist

One way to understand the “art of accompaniment” is to recall the story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus. Jesus is our model as the one who accompanies. The disciples are those seeking something deeper—perhaps freedom from fear or confusion.

You may think you’re not Jesus and won’t be able to accompany seekers in ways that lead them to an encounter with Jesus offering freedom or healing. You’re not alone. No one is born a spiritual accompanist. You become one through the gifts of the Holy Spirit and by practicing holy listening.

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Starting Fresh

The beginning of a new teaching year with your religion class is a promising time. There are new students to meet and an opportunity to share with them your faith in Jesus Christ. You will be preparing material you hope will interest the children, and will motivate them to apply what they are learning into a daily spiritual practice. As a catechist, you hope to see your students share in the same wonder you experience with your Catholic faith.

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