Download or read book Mystagogy and On going Adult Faith Formation written by Guadalupe Ramirez and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Results of a national survey, Journey to the Fullness of Life: A Report on the Implementation of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults in the United States, published in 2000 by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops identifies mystagogy, the final period of RCIA, as the weakest aspect of the process and recomments that it be restored "in practice and better utilized as a time of catechesis and of a deeper incorporation into the mysteries already celebrated as well as the life of the local parish." However, this writer proposes that mystagogy's four essential elements: community, catechesis, liturgy, and mission not only provide a framework for the faith formation of neophytes but also for lifelong formation of all baptized adults. Mystagogy, broadly understood, also exemplifies a catechetical method that leads adults to deeper conversion and maturity in faith. To substantiate these claims, the writer fist researched the historical development of mystagogy, its nature, characterstics, and elements in conjunction with church documents and other reputable sources on the Church's vision of the Catholic adult, its efforts/programs in adult faith formation, and adults faith development. Secondly, she designed and facilitated a six-hour training workshop for parish ministers in two Texas parishes enabling them to understand the process of mystagogy and to identify ways to create an intgrated process, namely mystagogy, for the continuing faith formation of adults. Participants reviewed three models of postbaptismal mystagogy and the four movements in mystagogical catechesis within the context of three significant life experiences: the sacrament of matrimony, the birth of a child, and the Sunday homily. They planned and implemented mystagogical catechesis for one significant life experience in their parish. Positive feedback from participants' workshop evaluations and their experience as facilitators of mystagogical catechesis, support the writer's belief in its viability for the on-going faith formation of Catholic adults and affirm her recommendations that parishes provide mystagogical catechesis for all the sacraments and other significant life experiences of adults to foster their conversion and maturity in faith.
Download or read book Journey of Faith for Adults Mystagogy written by Redemptorist Pastoral Publication and published by Liguori Publications. This book was released on 2016-10-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the ever-popular and long-running Christian initiation program from Liguori Publications, Journey of Faith for Adults welcomes adults of all ages and backgrounds to the Catholic faith and meets them where they are in their own faith journey, Now with a new, more modern design, Journey of Faith combines discussion questions, private journaling, and other activities to appeal to a variety of learners and offer a program that's flexible enough for you to modify to your particular needs. For parishes that enjoy Liguori's Catholic Update newsletter, lesson-by-lesson references allow you to easily supplement any topics with timely and enlightening articles. These Mystagogy lessons focus on how to become witnesses for Christ, how to continue their faith formation now that they are fully initiated into the Church, and how to share the joy and enthusiasm they have for the faith with others.
Download or read book Mystagogy written by Cliff Evans and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Mystagogy Without End written by J. Steven Covington and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Jesus called on us to help build the kingdom of God by striving to reflect the perfection--the holiness--of the divine image in every aspect of our lives. Such perfection is realized when we allow our orthodoxy, that which we believe to be right and good in the Gospel and in our experiences of Christ, to become evident in our orthopraxy, our conscious efforts to always say, think, and do that which is right and good. This project asserts that Catholics in particular have at our disposal the tools for both knowing and living such holiness. The tools have been handed down to us in the sacramental, catechetical, and spiritual traditions of the church; yet currently it appears that no specific method of faith formation exists which combines these tools into a comprehensive model for holiness, one which is accessible to the mature Catholic seeking to live the perfection of Christ in the modern world. This project proposes to develop a model of faith formation which allows the adult Catholic to recognize and respond to the presence of Christ, to draw closer into the mysteries of Christ, and ultimately to live as Christ. Based on the ancient method of adult initiation known as mystagogy, the model encourages the adult Catholic to approach faith formation in a holistic way, to use all the elements of the Christian tradition as tools for holiness."--Page 5.
Download or read book Dreams and Visions written by Bill Huebsch and published by Twenty-Third Publications. This book was released on 2007-07 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here Bill Huebsch offers a blueprint for how to bring the dreams and visions for a GREAT parish to fruition. He shows parish leaders and ministers how to move in the direction of lifelong faith formation by offering adults in the parish powerful conversion experiences (particularly through parish-based retreats and intergenerational Faith Gatherings). He also offers a clear and consistent plan for step-by-step growth, with special emphasis on excellent liturgies, strong and effective catechist and teacher formation, and developing households of faith. In this definitive guide, he not only shows parishes how to get started but also how to keep going until lifelong faith formation is a reality.
Download or read book Deepening Faith written by Janet Schaeffler and published by Liturgical Press. This book was released on 2016 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the ending of Vatican II, the church has officially published no fewer than eight major documents calling for adults to be the center of the church's educational mission. And the Catholic faithful are calling on the church to quench their thirst for a deepening of their lived faith. They realize that the catechesis they received as children simply isn't enough to continue in the faith as adults in the church and world; they desire a deepened faith. In Deepening Faith, Janet Schaeffler, OP, offers a practical guide and source of encouragement to parish and diocesan committees, catechists, and adult faith formation teams. She outlines the essential foundations, methods and strategies that can support this journey for today's adults of all ages and generations.
Download or read book Journey of Faith for Teens Mystagogy written by Redemptorist Pastoral Publication and published by Liguori Publications. This book was released on 2016-10-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Journey of Faith for Teens introduces teens to the Catholic faith in a way that's relevant to where they are in their own lives, using an engaging pastoral style. Based on the ever-popular and long-running adult Christian initiation program from Liguori Publications, Journey of Faith addresses relevant life issues, faith topics, and questions in a catechetical approach to RCIA. Journey of Faith for Teens, Mystagogy leads teens, now members of the Church, into full participation with their Church and parish communities. At Confirmation, teens are given the gift of the Holy Spirit and the mission to evangelize. These Mystagogy lessons focus on how to become witnesses for Christ, how to continue their faith formation now that they are fully initiated into the Church, and how to share the joy and enthusiasm they have for the faith with others. Engaged teens learn better, which is why we've combined collaborative activities with group discussions and private journaling.
Download or read book A Guide to the Period of Mystagogy written by Corinna Laughlin and published by LTP. This book was released on 2024-09-01 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After the excitement of the Easter Vigil, the period of mystagogy can often be overlooked by the initiation team and the neophytes. However, it is an essential part of the Christian initiation process because it helps the neophytes deepen their relationship with Christ and with the Church. Mystagogical reflection is an important part of the spiritual growth of all parishioners—from neophytes to lifelong Catholics—because it invites the faithful to reflect on their encounters with Christ in the sacraments and then consider the transformative effects those encounters have on their daily lives. A Guide to the Period of Mystagogy encourages members of the initiation team to make the most of this period and provides practical support to do so. It includes: An overview of six foundational principles of initiation ministry and how they are applied to the period of mystagogy Theological insights from the early Church’s practice of mystagogy Practical advice for implementing mystagogical reflection in your parish Nine mystagogical reflection sessions that can be used during Easter Time Fifteen mystagogical reflection sessions that can be used during the first year following initiation Encouragement to celebrate the first anniversary of baptism and to incorporate mystagogical reflection into the ongoing faith formation of the whole parish community
Download or read book Modern Heroes of the Church written by Leo Knowles and published by Our Sunday Visitor Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let gifted storyteller Leo Knowles introduce you to an amazing array of twentieth-century Catholics who will teach you the "secrets of their success." Discover the keys that unlocked their hearts and minds and souls, freeing them to become the men and women God created them to be. The same keys can help you become the person God created you to be. In an age when holiness often seems not only unrealistic but truly impossible, these inspiring, encouraging, and entertaining biographies prove that just isn't so. Each life -- each story -- is a testimony to God's love, mercy, and compassion (and, when needed, patience!) for every human being. In a collection like no other, Modern Heroes of the Church presents saints, blesseds, and "ordinary folks" who -- by the grace of God -- came to lead extraordinary lives. They are ordained, professed Religious, single, and married. They are American, Canadian, Irish, English, African, Salvadoran, and more! They are world traveler, lifelong invalid, military hero, conscientious objector, cloistered genius, and simple gatekeeper. They are Modern Heroes of the Church. Book jacket.
Download or read book Ongoing Adult Faith Formation written by Institute for Catholic Education and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Your Roadmap to a Conversion Centered Catechumenate written by John McGlynn and published by Liturgical Press. This book was released on 2022-05-15 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Change can be hard. As human beings we are, by nature, resistant to change, especially when we think what we have right now is just fine as it is. But God is not static. Our relationship with God is dynamic, living, breathing, and constantly evolving. How do you bring that dynamism to your initiation process? How do you transform your current catechumenate from a one-size-fits-all program to an apprenticeship process customized for each seeker? John McGlynn is here to tell you that it’s not as hard as you might think. In this “report from the trenches” the author shows how his parish team was able to transform their process from a traditional academic model to true training in Christian life, focused on the goals of the individual seeker. Through the author’s real-world experience readers will discover how to develop their own roadmap to transform and renew their parish initiation processes.
Download or read book Encountering the Mystery of God written by Patrick Cronin and published by Wipf and Stock. This book was released on 2015-05-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encountering the Mystery of God details a practical plan for the seven weeks of Mystagogy from the second week of Easter to Pentecost Sunday. Although there is little guidance in the manual of the Rite (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults = RCIA), this book remains close to the requirements of the Rite, but amplifies the ways in which the roles of pastor, parish RCIA team, the parish community and the newly-received, can be involved. However, the book reaches beyond RCIA. It shows a way for Christians generally to celebrate the Season of Easter according to the unfolding drama of the Liturgy in these seven weeks between Easter and Pentecost. We know the Risen Christ was the first one to institute this formation period for his apostles between Resurrection and the coming of the Holy Spirit. This book traces a gradual journey of exploration into the spiritual life for us all as we journey from Easter to Pentecost. We react with Thomas on Faith in the Risen Christ on the second week; then we accompany the disciples to Emmaus; after the Good Shepherd and the gate of the sheepfold, we come to know Jesus as the Way, Truth and Life. We see that conversion means to be part of the mission to all the world at the Ascension. We wait to be filled with the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. This spiritual journey is largely based on the Gospel of John as the liturgy requires and makes links with parish involvement on a week-by-week basis according to the Gospel themes. The book is based on empirical research which shows that the quality of the Mystagogy period offered in the parishes correlates with a retention of sacramental practice of the neophytes and newly-received in their lives. Mystagogy, of course, continues for one's whole life, but the fourth period of RCIA requires us to ""nurture the vine"" for seven weeks after Easter. The endorsement of this book come from Dr Elio Capra SDB, who has for many years been committed to the cause of RCIA, from a fellow Christian Brother, Michael Flaherty, versed in quality teaching, and from a theologian and parish assistant priest, Dr James McEvoy, who knows the journey of many ordinary Christians in their encounter with God. This book is a recommended resource for all parishes and for people who wish to follow their spiritual journey through these seven weeks of Liturgy. Patrick Cronin is a Christian Brother in the Oceania Province and is based in Adelaide, South Australia. After many years in school ministry, Patrick was invited by the Archbishop of Adelaide to take up the role of Co-ordinator of the Adult Catechumenate, which is fostering the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) in the Archdiocese. Patrick completed degrees in Masters in Theological Studies, and a Doctorate of Ministry. Patrick tells the story in this book of conversion at the various adult stages in faith development. Patrick has written many articles and is published in the American Catechumenate Journal of Christian Initiation and the Australasian Catholic Record. At a personal level, bringing the RCIA process to many people in his Adelaide Cathedral parish brings him much pleasure. This book is recommended as a resource for parish groups engaged in the RCIA.
Download or read book Adult Faith Formation Strategies written by Shirley Kelter and published by . This book was released on 2007-04-01 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 100 Learning Activities: - Discussion Starters - Group Exercises - Reflection Guides - Bible Searches and Studies - Simulation Games - Guided Meditations - 40 Prayer Experiences - 30 Presentation Outlines Perfect For: - Catechist Formation - Staff Formation - Adult Education Courses - RCIA Programs - Retreats - Parent Meetings - Seasonal Events - Days of Reflection Organized Into Seven Thematic Categories: - Jesus and Discipleship - Spirituality - Scripture - Catholic Life and Practice - Sacraments and Liturgy - Morality - Peace and Social Justice
Download or read book Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book JOURNEY OF FAITH FOR CHILDREN written by Redemptorist Pastoral Publication and published by Liguori Publications. This book was released on 2017-08 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ever-popular and long-running RCIA program, Journey of Faith for Children, has a fresh, new look and expanded leader materials. Written in the engaging, pastoral style of the Redemptorists, Journey of Faith and Jornada de Fe (previously, Camino de Fe) speak more clearly to children using simple language that speaks directly to them. New content more fully addresses faith topics and questions in a catechetical approach to RCIA. Journey of Faith for Children, Enlightenment guides children through a period of self-reflection and preparation for the sacraments in a way that's relevant to where they are in their own lives. Children learn about God's mercy and forgiveness, through an introduction to the scrutinies, and the Lenten practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Children also participate in a group Lenten retreat before becoming fully initiated into the Church. In Journey of Faith for Children, Mystagogy, the children, now full members of the Church, discover their mission to go out and evangelize. These lessons focus on how to become a witness for Christ, how to continue the faith formation process, and how to share their enthusiasm for the faith. This comprehensive Leader Guide gives you everything you need to walk into your RCIA class and start leading. Whether you're a veteran RCIA instructor or a first year volunteer. The expanded materials include: New, wraparound design that enables you to see what the children see so you can spend more time teaching and growing in faith alongside your group Complete instructions for how to use Journey of Faith with an explanation of the lesson plan components including schedule options Tips on how to be an effective catechist Practical suggestions for teaching in a group setting Child-friendly activities and examples to help the catechist teach more complex concepts A complete glossary of all new concepts and terms taught in the lessons
Download or read book Mystagogical Reflection written by Jessica DePrizio Cole and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' "Norms for Distribution and Reception of Holy Communion Under Both Kinds in the Dioceses of the United States of America" specifically addresses the need for preparation for extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion (EMCs): "Extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion should receive sufficient spiritual, theological, and practical preparations to fulfill their role with knowledge and reverence" (Norms, no. 1). The Church is clear that lay ministers of the liturgy should be properly formed. The targeted audience for this project is young adults, the majority of whom are freshmen and sophomores in college. The work of Sharon Daloz Parks, who studies faith development in young adults, is considered. Parks recognizes that young adults need a period of questioning and "probing commitment" before a maturity and depth of faith is realized. In order to provide a fruitful space for this "probing commitment" to occur, the primary principle of design for this project is andragogy, an adult learning model that is life-centered and experience based. Mystagogical reflection, a form of ongoing post-baptismal catechesis and a methodology that gives particular credence to one's experience of the sacraments, provides a fruitful means of ongoing spiritual formation for the EMC via the adult learning model. Reflection upon one's experience of the Eucharist and one's experience of the ministry offers an untapped resource for reflection and growth for the young adult EMC. This program was designed for young adult EMCs at The Catholic University of America. Four ongoing formation sessions were held throughout the academic year to which new EMCs were expected to attend. Feedback and evaluation materials at the completion of the four sessions demonstrate that the program of mystagogical reflection had positive results. Participants reported gaining a deeper understanding of the Eucharist as well as of their ministry. Additionally, the program was effective in assisting the participants in moving toward a more mature faith. Results indicate that mystagogical reflection is a dynamic resource for the maturing faith of young adults.
Download or read book A Practical Guide for Starting an Adult Faith Formation Program written by Richard C. Brown and published by Resource Publications (CA). This book was released on 2002-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Implement the U.S. bishops' vision of a complete adult faith formation program in every parish. You will learn how to promote a healthy adult spirituality, resolve conflicts, catechize adults, build community, relate the program to other parish ministries, and evaluate results.
