Welcome to the Diocesan Christian Initiation Training Diocese of Tyler

1. Welcome to the Diocesan Christian Initiation TrainingDiocese of Tyler “They devoted themselves to the teaching of the apostles and to the communal life, to the breaking of the bread and to the prayers.” Acts 2:42

2. Diocesan Christian Initiation Team • Begun in November 2001 by Bishop Corrada • Initiate and Integrate Christian disciples • Parish Liaisons • Diocesan Resource Manual

3. Overview • The Assessment • The Vision • The Plan • The Doctrine • The Stages • The Team

4. What is the Reality?

5. What is the Goal? • GDC 91 states: “the catechumenate should be the inspiration for all post baptismal catechesis” • GDC “adult catechesis should be the axis from which all catechesis revolves” • Goal of Catechesis: “To make the faith living, conscious,and active in the light of Christ.”

6. What is the Plan? • Five years • Pilot parishes – models • Form parish teams • Evaluate & enrich rituals • Resource Manual • Endorsement – RCIA • Opportunities for Training

7. TRAINING June 22 Summer Catechist Camp July 27 Curriculum Guide Training July 15-25 LIFE Classes at St. Mary’s, Longview August 3 DRE In Service August 24 Dallas Catechetical Conference Sept. 14 Fall Catechist Camps Oct. 25-26 Annual Ministries Conference Fall/Spring Pre-Professional Ministry Program Courses in Doctrine and Catechetics COURSES