1. Developing a Catechetical Session
CAT105/Session 4 Youth Evangelization
November 23, 2018

2. 1. All catechesis is teaching for conversion:
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1. All catechesis is teaching for conversion:
“The definitive aim of Catechesis is to put people not only in touch, but also in communion and intimacy with Jesus Christ” (CT 5).

3. 1. All catechesis is teaching for conversion:
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1. All catechesis is teaching for conversion:
Catechetical sessions aim to teach not impersonal concepts but realities and truth revealed by God that put us in communion with Christ.

4. 1. All catechesis is teaching for conversion:
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1. All catechesis is teaching for conversion:
A catechetical session is never just intellectual, also never is it just relational, the engagement of both the head and heart is necessary to move people to conversion.

5. 1. All catechesis is teaching for conversion
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1. All catechesis is teaching for conversion
Teaching doctrine, making connections with life, illustrating the harmony of faith and sources of revelation make up the components of teaching for conversion.

6. 2. Preparing a session for teens includes
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2. Preparing a session for teens includes
Starting in prayer – pray for the teens
Remembering the goal - Conversion
Using the Catechism and good resources in teen catechesis
Develop an outline that will engage teens
Set a prayerful environment, especially with music

7. 2. Preparing a session for teens includes
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2. Preparing a session for teens includes
Plan the length of time for each portion of the meeting
Chose the right Scriptures that they will comprehend
Decide how the teens’ reflect on the material
Allow for prayerful contemplation
Organize materials to be sent home
Challenge to apostolic action
Post-Session – Don’t forget to EVALUATE

8. 3. The Ecclesial Method includes:
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3. The Ecclesial Method includes:
Preparation
Proclamation
Explanation
Application
Celebration
See handouts…

9. As a team come up with a session on God the Father
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For Discussion
As a team come up with a session on God the Father
Take 20 minutes to plan
Make your session applicable to your specific age group
Be prepared to share your plan