DESCRIPTIONS OF THE CATECHETICAL SESSIONS OFFERED FOR THE 2000-2001 CATECHETICAL YEAR
Holy Trinity Parish recognizes the varied schedules and responsibilities families have during the school year. We recognize the classroom-based catechetical sessions, once a week, may not be the best tool for your child’s faith formation. Because of this, our parish offers families different options for catechesis and religious instruction. The following options are what will be available to any family in Holy Trinity Parish for the 2000-2001 catechetical year.
REGISTRATION FORM AND FEE MUST BE RETURNED NO LATER THAN MAY 12TH
In addition to these two weeks, families in this program would come
together several times during the school year, probably on a Sunday morning
after the 9:00 a.m. Mass. These
sessions last about an hour and a half.
The dates and times for these sessions will be announced as soon as
possible. We can make no definitive
statement until registrations are in and numbers are verified. We can accept a maximum of 100 children
God is Calling
Program: Together Time for Families Theme:
Is a home-based religious education/faith
formation process designed for families to use in their homes, with several
parish-based meetings throughout the year.
The program offers catechesis through weekly family sessions done in
the quiet of your home with you and your child. In addition to your weekly sessions as a family, you will join
other families in this process several times during the year for parish-based
sessions.
Times for these sessions will be announced at
a later date.
Catechesis is offered on Sundays and several weekdays. Our goal is to keep the number of children in a group to a minimum (8 or less) for a more intimate, reflective atmosphere where small-based communities can be formed.
Please read the registration form carefully and
thoughtfully. In choosing a day and
time, please note that you have committed your child to that day and time for
the year. It will be administratively
impossible as well as detrimental to the group to change children from one
group to another in order to fit in other extra-curricular activities.
OR
OPTION IV – TRADITIONAL AT HOME (Grades 1-8)
Traditional catechesis once a week in a home from September thru
May.
Due to the large increase in enrollment and the lack of space in Holy Trinity Interparochial School, we need to move into the homes. The volunteer catechist will determine catechetical sessions and times. There will be a maximum of 6 children in a home.
(OVER)
HOW DO I CHOOSE
The temptation is often to choose the easiest and most convenient, giving little thought to what might be the most effective and growth-filled for my family and myself. So how do I choose? What criteria should I use? Below are some questions to consider. Upon your response to these questions, you will probably be able to make the best decision for you and your children:
Which of these options will
provide the best opportunity for me and my child to grow in our relationship
with God?
Which option will provide the
best opportunity for my child to grow in the knowledge and practice of his/her
faith?
Which option will provide the
best opportunity for my child to develop a strong sense of compassion, justice
and service?
Which option will provide my
child with the best opportunity to develop a strong prayer life?
SUMMER SESSION
Allows for a greater
concentration of time
Gives an opportunity to
experience ritual
More time to experience a variety
of prayer forms
Time to participate in the
Liturgy of the Word
Opportunity to evangelize parents
and children
Children come at optimum times
Catechesis is not sandwiched in
between other activities
This process is in line with
Church’s direction for catechesis
PRACTICALLY SPEAKING
Would run // with Trinicamp
Alleviate space problems
FAMILY INTERGENERATIONAL
MODEL
Run from Sept. thru May
Done at home as a family
Family chooses the time and space
most acceptable to them
Newer model, in line with the
direction of catechesis in the Church
Summer and family models would
commit to coming together in the parish at various times during the year
Family gatherings would follow
the liturgical cycle of the church year
Families would have the
opportunity to get involved in the service component of the catechetical
program
PRACTICALLY SPEAKING
Alleviate space problems
Help family schedules
Homework is involved
TRADITIONAL WEEKLY MODEL (IN PARISH OR
AT HOME)
Offered to families who feel more
comfortable with weekly catechetical sessions in the parish or home
A variety of times and days are
offered here as well to respect the schedule of families
Opportunity to form small-based
communities
Respect family schedules and
commitments while not sacrificing the quality of faith formation
Move the sessions away from the
classroom structure to a more intimate and reflective atmosphere
PRACTICALLY SPEAKING
Alleviate space problems
Help family schedules