Catechesis: Other resources

Echoes - Parish-based training for handing on faith (Catechist Formation)

This is an eleven-session active formational process. It equips Catholics called to be catechists in handing on the faith to others. Catechists are all people called to instruct others about the faith, whether you are a parent, a catechist, or simply involved in parish ministries. All baptized Catholics have the responsibility and privilege of sharing in the Church’s mission to hand on the faith to others. Well-formed leaders are key to any parish programming. Echoes consists of a leader's manual, as well as individual packets for participants.

The Didache Series – Faith Formation (for adults, RCIA, and high school)

The Didache Series clearly and accurately presents the life and teaching of the Roman Catholic Church. These sessions are rooted in the context of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the teachings of Vatican II. This series is an excellent resource for faith formation for adults, high school-age students, and anyone wanting to learn more about their faith. It can also be used for RCIA, for catechism classes, as well as for home schooling.

The series includes these titles:

1. Introduction to Catholicism
2. Our Moral Life in Christ
3. Understanding the Scriptures
4. The History of the Church

The Essential Catholic Catechism – by Alan Schreck

A readable, comprehensive catechism keyed to the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
A good resource for religious educators, pastors, and RCIA coordinators.

Why Catholic? Journey through the Catechism

Published by RENEW International, this four-book series illuminates our understanding of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. It explores how the important truths of our faith affect what we believe, how we see the world, how we see ourselves, and how we regard our purpose in life. Our Catholic faith lies at the heart of our lives and affects all of those things that matter the most to us.  Why Catholic? is important reading for those who wish to continue to nourish their faith and enhance their sense of Catholic identity.

When we live the reasons why we are Catholic, we become more authentic. When we live our faith more authentically, we are more deeply and more meaningfully connected to God. Solidly based on the content of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the four-book series includes:

1. The Profession of Faith: What We Believe
2. The Celebration of the Christian Mystery: Sacraments
3. Life in Christ: Walking with God
4. Christian Prayer: Deepening My Experience of God.

A fine resource for adult faith formation, RCIA, and small Christian communities.

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