Catechists in Action – Marge Invites RCIA Team Member to Discuss the Gospel

Joe Paprocki Catechists in Action, RCIA

In this segment of Catechists in Action, Marge Garbacz invites Bernie, one of her RCIA team members to read aloud the Gospel for the upcoming Sunday and then to share some thoughts on it. Watch for the following:

  • Marge clearly announces what is to take place next, the proclamation and discussion of the Gospel for the upcoming Sunday, and then turns it over to Bernie…a nice sharing of responsibility and utilization of the gifts of one of her team members
  • Bernie proclaims the Gospel story of the Man Born Blind
  • Following the reading, Bernie shares some thoughts about the story of the Man Born Blind
  • Bernie relates the Scripture reading to the  lives of the catechumens and candidates, focusing on the cost of discipleship
  • Bernie concludes with some final thoughts from St. Paul about fanning the flame of our faith.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CatENo9u0Ow

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Joe Paprocki, DMin, is National Consultant for Faith Formation at Loyola Press, where, in addition to his traveling/speaking responsibilities, he works on the development team for faith formation curriculum resources including Finding God: Our Response to God’s Gifts and God’s Gift: Reconciliation and Eucharist. Joe has more than 35 years of experience in ministry and has presented keynotes, presentations, and workshops in more than 100 dioceses in North America. Joe is a frequent presenter at national conferences including the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress, the Mid-Atlantic Congress, and the National Conference for Catechetical Leadership. He is the author of numerous books, including the best seller The Catechist’s Toolbox, A Church on the Move, Under the Influence of Jesus, and Called to Be Catholic—a bilingual, foundational supplemental program that helps young people know their faith and grow in their relationship with God. Joe is also the series editor for the Effective Catechetical Leader and blogs about his experiences in faith formation at www.catechistsjourney.com.

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