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An Introduction to the

An Introduction to the. Discussion Outline. History Mission Scope Structure Relationship with Other Key Texts Use and Misuse Questions. History. Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 24 Apostolic Constitution, Fidei Depositum

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  1. An Introduction to the

  2. Discussion Outline • History • Mission • Scope • Structure • Relationship with Other Key Texts • Use and Misuse • Questions

  3. History • Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 24 • Apostolic Constitution, Fidei Depositum • USCCB assigns question to the Ad Hoc Committee to Oversee the Use of the Catechism • June 2000: USCCB approves the decision to develop a national adult catechism • Editorial Oversight Board appointed and a writer selected

  4. History, continued • Bishops review a detailed outline and three complete drafts • Each consultation offer opportunities for comment and amendment • USCCB approves final text in November 2004 • Holy See (Congregation for the Clergy) confirms the text November 22, 2004 • Published July 31, 2006

  5. Mission • Intended for adults • Does not replace the Catechism of the Catholic Church • Designed to be comprehensive and accessible • Invitation into a relationship of faith • Well suited to RCIA, uncatechized adults, those seeking a fuller possession of their faith

  6. Scope • Comprehensive introduction to the Catholic faith • Not intended as a sole resource • Other key resources: Bible, Catechism of the Catholic Church, Liturgy, Christian life

  7. Structure • Follows the “four-pillar” structure of the Catechism of the Catholic Church • Creed: The Faith Professed • Sacraments: The Faith Celebrated • Morality: The Faith Lived • Prayer/The Lord’s Prayer: The Faith Prayed

  8. Structure, continued • Glossary • Traditional Prayers • Subject Index • Scriptural Index

  9. Chapter Structure (36) • Story or Lesson of Faith • Teaching: Its Foundation and Application • Sidebars • Relationship of Catholic Teaching to the Culture • Questions for Discussion • Doctrinal Statements • Meditation and Prayer

  10. Story or Lesson of Faith 1. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 2. Moses 3. Blessed John XXIII 4. Fr. Isaac Hecker 5. Orestes Brownson 6. Rose Hawthorne Lathrop (Mother Alphonsa) 7. Pierre Toussaint 8. Sr. Thea Bowman 9. Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha 10. St. Peter 11. Fr. Junipero Serra 12. St. Juan Diego

  11. Story or Lesson of Faith, continued 13. St. Katharine Drexel 14. Fr. Martin Hellriegel 15. John Boyle O’Reilly 16. St. Frances Cabrini 17. Blessed Carlos Manual Rodriguez 18. St. Augustine 19. Cardinal Joseph Bernardin 20. St. John Neumann & Blessed Francis Seelos 21. St. Thomas More 22. Fr. Patrick Peyton 23. Jesus and the Beatitudes 24. Cesar Chavez

  12. Story or Lesson of Faith, continued 25. Catherine de Hueck Doherty 26. Job 27. Fr. Demetrius Gallitzin & Fr. James Fitton 28. Blessed Maria and Luigi Quattrocchi 29. Dorothy Day 30. Pope Paul VI 31. Mother Joseph 32. Bishop John Francis Noll 33. St. Maria Goretti 34. Mother Henriette Delille 35. Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen 36. Jesus and Prayer

  13. Teaching • Detailed explanation of each principle • Accessible language • Referenced to Catechism of the Catholic Church

  14. Sidebars • Questions and answers from the Catechism of the Catholic Church • Further explanations of related concepts (e.g., canonization, Fathers of the Church)

  15. Relationship to Culture • Applies teaching to the U.S. culture • Respects the diversity in the Church and society in the United States • Notes challenges present in the U.S. culture • Shows that Church teaching is relevant always and everywhere

  16. Questions • Way to internalize the teaching • May be used communally, individually, or both

  17. Doctrinal Statements • Review of key points

  18. Prayer • Drawing into relationship with God • Meditation on teaching • Theology as fruit of prayer

  19. Relationship to Other Key Texts • Catechism of the Catholic Church -- Frequently cited in USCCA -- Reference book for greater depth -- Richer use of primary sources • Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church -- Question and answer format -- Quick reference -- Use of art as a teaching tool

  20. Key Texts, continued • General Directory for Catechesis -- Catechesis as a ministry of the Word -- Relationship to evangelization -- Baptismal catechumenate as paradigmatic -- Divine pedagogy -- Calling into relationship with the living Christ -- Need for inculturation and adaptation to particular circumstances

  21. Key Texts, continued • National Directory for Catechesis -- Catechesis is intentionally evangelizing -- Catechesis is Trinitarian, Christocentric, and ecclesial -- Information (memorization) and formation (life and sacrament) -- Primacy of adult formation -- Role of culture and community

  22. Key Texts, continued • Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us • Importance of adult formation • Living, Explicit, and Fruitful Faith • Respects the nature of adult learning • Covers the necessary dimensions of adult formation

  23. Misuses • Memorization of doctrinal statements with limited regard to remaining text • Read like a novel • Assuming the USCCA is the only resource you will ever need

  24. Uses • RCIA • Faith-sharing groups • Introductory classes • Catechist training • Personal Developments • Divide separate chapters • Retreats • In-service days • Parent formation

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