I came across these thoughts from an RCIA catechist pondering the first session of breaking open the Word. Take a look…
http://catholicwideweb.wordpress.com/2009/10/11/rcia-catechist/
Catechists in Action
Catechists in Action – Marge Continues RCIA Discussion on Human Dignity
In this segment of Catechists in Action, we see Marge Garbacz continue to lead discussion with her RCIA group on the topic of Human Dignity. Watch for the following: Marge asks who some of the people are in our lives who tend to be “invisible” participants offer various examples of people who are too often ignored and forgotten by society examples include quieter people, children, the elderly, the disabled Marge offers affirmation and feedback on […]
Catechists in Action
Catechists in Action – Marge Leads Opening Prayer
In this segment of Catechists in Action, Marge Garbacz welcomes her RCIA participants and invites them to prayer. Watch for the following: Marge greets the participants with great enthusiasm, letting them know how welcome they are and how enthusiastic she is to be spending time with them Marge gives instructions for the prayer and invites the group to pray a prayer written for the parish RCIA process and used over many years at the parish. […]
Approaches/Techniques
Four Ways the OCIA Makes Me a Better Catechist
When I started out as a catechist, I began with my parish’s Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, now the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults, (OCIA) ministry. A few years later I joined the faith formation team that served our parish’s young people, first as a substitute, then as a regular catechist. I continue to serve in both ministries, and while teaching the faith to candidates in the OCIA is different from teaching it […]
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