September 17, 2017
Catechetical Sunday Menu
2017 THEME
Living as Missionary Disciples
Previous Themes
- Prayer: The Faith Prayed
- Human Dignity
- Sacramental Forgiveness
- Year of Faith
- New Evangelization
- Eucharist
- Marriage
- Word of God
Nostra Aetate
- "The Church in Relationship with Other Faiths" – by Most Reverend Denis J. Madden, Auxiliary Bishop of Baltimore
- "The Church in Relationship with the Jews" – by Fr. Dennis McManus
- "Catholics and Jews: Where We Have Been; Where We Need to Go" – by Rabbi Eric Greenberg
- "The Church in Relationship with the Muslims" - by Dr. Anthony Cirelli, Ph. D.
The ministry of the Word is a fundamental element of evangelization through all its stages, because it involves the proclamation of Jesus Christ, the eternal Word of God.
“The word of God nourishes both evangelizers and those who are being evangelized so that each one may continue to grow in his or her Christian life”
(National Directory for Catechesis [NDC] [Washington, DC: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, 2005], no. 17).
Items of Interest
Prayer: The Faith Prayed Resources
This series focuses on the theme "Prayer: The Faith Prayed" Those whom the community has designated to serve as catechists will be called forth to be commissioned for their ministry. Catechetical Sunday is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the role that each person plays, by virtue of Baptism, in handing on the faith and being a witness to the Gospel. Catechetical Sunday is an opportunity for all to rededicate themselves to this mission as a community of faith.
Teaching Resources
- Embracing Our Universal Call to Holiness
by Rev. Robert J. Hater, PhD
Catechist in Services
- Creating a Prayer Environment for any Age Group
by Jamin Herold - Utilizing Different Styles of Prayer
by Rita Burns Senseman - Practical Skills for Crafting and Engaging
by Barbara McAtee
Adult Faith Formation
- Following Christ in the Holy Spirit: Discernment of the Holy Spirit
by Fr. Dick Hauser, SJ - The Ancient Practice of Lectio Divina
by Stephen J. Binz
Teaching Aids
- The Encounter with God in Prayer Today and Throughout the Centuries
by Dianne Traflet - When You Pray, Open Your App: Technology, Prayer, and Catechesis
by Johnathan F. Sullivan - The Catechist and Catholic School Teacher as Leaders and Models of Prayer
By Sr. M. Johanna Paruch, FSGM, Ph.D - The Word of God as Source of Prayer
by Christopher Chapman - What Every Catechist Needs to Know About Leading Others in Prayer
by Joe Paprocki, D.Min.
Parish Resources
(These would make excellent parish bulletin inserts.)- Another Look at Sacramentals and Devotional Prayers
by Jim Gontis - Liturgical and Personal Prayer
by Fr. Andrew Menke - Grateful Remembrance: Taking Memorized Prayer to Heart
by Hosffman Ospino, PhD
Family Resources
- Celebrating a Special Day of Prayer for Families
by M. Jean Frisk, STL - A How-to-Pray Primer for Parents and Families
by Sr. Janet Schaeffler, OP - Praying with the Fathers of the Church: A Reflection per Day for Advent-Christmas and Lent-Easter
by Mike Aquilina
Liturgy Resources
Prayer Cards
- Catechist’s Prayer
- Prayer for Catechists | Order
- Prayer for Family Commitment | Order
Poster
- Image File: English | Order
Certificates
Logo
Clip Art
Several clip art elements to use throughout your Catechetical Sunday materials.
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