Catechetical formation WT-SSTA-CF
1-2 Formation of catechists – introduction
3-4 Catechist – educator following the example of Jesus Christ
5-6 Biblical archetypes of catechists
7-8 Holy catechists
9-10 Catechist in Church documents
11-12 Basic formation of catechists
13-14 Dimensions of formation: being and the ability to be with…
15-16 Dimensions of formation: knowledge
17-18 Dimensions of formation: ability to act
19-20 Prayer formation of catechists
21-22 Catechist as teacher and witness
23-24 Communication skills of the catechist
25-26 Catechist's pedagogical talent
27-28 A catechist in constant development
29-30 Requirements of the particular Church regarding the formation of catechists
(in Polish) Grupa przedmiotów ogólnouczenianych
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Preliminary Requirements
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Learning outcomes
EE1 discusses the role of the catechist as a teacher and witness
EE2 lists and discusses the terms assigned in the Bible and Tradition to the preachers of God's message;
EE3 indicates the need for basic and permanent formation of catechists for the proper implementation of the ministry of the Word
EE4 presents the dimensions of the formation of catechists in the light of current catechetical documents
EE5 characterizes biblical examples of preachers of God's teaching and discusses them as inspiration for the formation of catechists
Assessment criteria
In the scope of EE1:
out of 3 - discusses the role of a catechist in general
on 4 - discusses the role of the catechist as a teacher
out of 5 - discusses the role of the catechist as a teacher and witness
In terms of EE2:
on 3 - lists no more than two terms assigned to the preachers of God's message;
out of 4 - lists the terms assigned in the Bible and Tradition to the preachers of God's message
out of 5 - lists and discusses the terms assigned in the Bible and Tradition to the preachers of God's message.
In the scope of EE3:
out of 3 - generally indicates the need for the formation of catechists;
out of 4 - partially indicates the need for catechists' formation - basic and/or permanent;
out of 5 - comprehensively indicates the need for basic and permanent formation of catechists for the proper implementation of the ministry of the Word.
In terms of EE4:
on 3 - lists the dimensions of catechists' formation;
out of 4 - lists the dimensions of the formation of catechists and discusses one of them;
out of 5 - lists and discusses all dimensions of catechists' formation.
In the scope of EE5:
on 3 - characterizes the Person of Jesus as a model of a catechist;
out of 4 - characterizes biblical examples of preachers of God's teaching;
5 - characterizes biblical examples of preachers of God's teaching and discusses them as an inspiration for the formation of catechists.
Bibliography
Catechism of the Catholic Church
General Directory on Catechesis (1997)
Directory on catechesis (2020)
John Paul II, Exhortation Catechesi tradendae
Stanz J., Developing disciples od Christ, Chicago 2017.
Dunlap J., Practical catechesis, New York 2001.
Kelly F.D., The mystery we proclaim. Catechesis for third millenium, Oregon 1999.
Farey C., Linning W., Paruch M.J., The Pedagogy of God, Ohio 2018.
H. Halbfas, Theory of catechesis, New York 1971.
Rummery R.M., Catechesis and religious eduaction in a pluralist society, Huntington 1975.
In addition, articles are constantly pointed to specific topics by the lecturer.
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