Journey toward the Future of CatechesisSeven Regional Convocations
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How can the vision and practices of the Directory for Catechesis guide catechetical ministry in parishes across the United State - today and into the future. This is the focus of the “Journey toward the Future of Catechesis” Convocations in Fall 2023. Together we are going to explore how the catechetical vision of the Directory and the practices that flow from that vision can transform catechesis with all ages and generations in a parish community.
We will explore questions that translate the vision into practice.
We will explore questions that translate the vision into practice.
- What is the new context (social and cultural) for catechesis today? What are the new needs of parents, families, and people of all ages? What are the challenges and where are the opportunities?
- What does the Directory mean by catechesis and how is it connected to evangelization?
- How can the catechumenal vision – as a source of inspiration for all catechesis – be put into practice with all ages and generations?
- How can the five interrelated tasks of catechesis guide the development of a holistic curriculum and programming with all ages and generations?
- How do we draw upon the seven sources of catechesis in designing catechetical curriculum and programming, and in teaching all ages and generations?
- What is the relationship between catechetical content and method?
- What educational approaches and methods are most consistent with the pedagogical vision of the Directory?
- How do we design catechesis for families and children, teens, young adults, adults, the elderly, and persons with disabilities informed by the vision and practices suggested in the Directory?
- How do we prepare and form today’s catechist as a witness of faith and keeper of the memory of God; as a teacher and mystagogue, and as an accompanier and educator?
- What new models of catechist formation are needed to engage today’s catechist?
2023 Dates, Location, and Prices
We have a limited number of partial scholarships available, please contact John Roberto with an email describing your need for a scholarship: jroberto@lifelongfaith.com.
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September 18-19: San Francisco - Mercy Center, Burlingame, CA
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For San Francisco Commuters: To receive the $75 discount please enter the Promo Code: Commuter (capital C). You will find the space to enter the Promo Code on the first screen (Purchase) above the Conference fee.
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September 26-27: Baltimore - Bon Secours Center, Marriottsville, MD
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For Baltimore Commuters: To receive the $75 discount please enter the Promo Code: Commuter (capital C). You will find the space to enter the Promo Code on the first screen (Purchase) above the Conference fee.
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October 3-4: Dallas - Hilton Garden Inn DFW Airport South
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October 10-11: Connecticut - Holy Family Retreat Center, Farmington, CT
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For Connecticut Commuters: To receive the $75 discount please enter the Promo Code: Commuter (capital C). You will find the space to enter the Promo Code on the first screen (Purchase) above the Conference fee.
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October 17-18: Chicago – Hilton Garden Inn O’Hare Airport
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October 24-25: Tampa – Franciscan Center
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For Tampa Commuters: To receive the $75 discount please enter the Promo Code: Commuter (capital C). You will find the space to enter the Promo Code on the first screen (Purchase) above the Conference fee.
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November 29-30: San Diego – Hilton Garden Inn Mission Valley
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Convocation Schedule |
Convocation Team |
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Day One
11:00 am - Arrival and registration 1:00 pm - Sharing Our Catechetical Journeys 2:00 pm - Topic 1. Identify and Defining the Challenges Facing the Future of Catechesis 5:30 pm - Dinner 7:00 pm - Topic 2. Envisioning the Shape of Catechesis into the Future: Life Stages, Family, and Intergenerational/ Whole Community 9:00 pm - Close Day Two 7:30 am - Breakfast 8:30 am - Morning Prayer 9:00 am - Topic 3. Designing the Shape of Catechesis – Creating New Initiatives 12 noon - Lunch 1:00 pm - Topic 4. Implementing New Initiatives to Shape the Future of Catechesis 4:00 pm - Close |
Each convocation will be led by a team of three national leaders who will give presentations and guide the participants through the Convocation process.
John Roberto, NCCL Executive Director, will be the facilitator for each Convocation. |
