CATECHUMENATE BASICS–A NEW ON-LINE COURSE!
JBL has developed a new on-line course, “Catechumenate Basics: Methods, Rites and Reflections on the Way.” The course includes 4 interactive classes:
- Presentation 1
- Part 1: Introduction and Overview of the catechumenal process
- Part 2: Inquiry: Evangelization, Exploration and Discernment of one’s search
- Recognizing and meeting inquirers
- Structure and content of an inquiry meeting
- Sponsors
- Discernment for moving to the catechumenate
- Presentation 2
- Part 1: Forming a Hearer/Catechumen as a Christian
- Video of the Rite of Receiving/Welcoming Catechumens
- Review of your denomination’s Rite of Welcoming
- Overview of the Catechumenate Period
- Part 2: Catechesis and Discernment of the desire for Baptism
- Structure and content of a catechumenate meeting
- How to lead a catechumenate meeting
- Discernment to enter the Period of Intense Formation
- Part 1: Forming a Hearer/Catechumen as a Christian
- Presentation 3
- Part 1: Intensive Formation of Baptismal Candidates
- Video of the Rite of Calling to Baptism
- Review of your denomination’s Rite of Calling/Enrollment
- Overview of this period
- Part 2: Catechesis and Readiness for Baptism
- Structure and content of a meeting during this time of intense preparation for Baptism
- Methods for reflection on Lenten Gospel readings
- Rites during this period
- Part 1: Intensive Formation of Baptismal Candidates
- Presentation 4
- Part 1: Integration: Christian Formation of the Newly-baptized
- Video of the baptismal rites
- Overview of this period
- Reflective Catechesis and Discernment
- How to lead reflection on the Sacraments
- How to lead discernment and reflection meetings
- Part 1: Integration: Christian Formation of the Newly-baptized
Each class is 1-2 hours in length, including a break. The Zoom course includes viewing and discussion of the major transitional rites of the catechumenate process. The trainer covers methods, scripture study and suggested prayers. There is ample time for discussion of the methods and content of catechumenate ministry.
The course cost $200.00/person. Each group will include 6-9 students and a trainer. JBL limits the number of participants to 10 in order to allow for better interaction among participants. The trainer is a JBL member with years of pastoral experience in catechumenate ministry. The trainers will also be available for consultation as you start this ministry in your congregation.
If you want to start the catechumenate in your congregation, this course is a good place to start for you and your team. If you want to review your catechumenate ministry, this course will provide an overview to help that review.
For more information, please send inquiries to: info@journeytobaptism.org