Knowing the Word
To help those being catechized to know the Bible, the history of salvation and the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Católicos em Ennis Community
Catechesis
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Catechesis
To know Jesus and Living the Faith
Catechesis is a journey of encounter with Jesus Christ, formation in the Catholic faith and preparation for a more conscious, participatory and committed Christian life with God and with the community.
A journey of faith for children, young people and families
Catechesis helps each person to know God better, the Church, the sacraments, the Word of God and the beauty of the Christian life. It is a time of learning, prayer, coexistence and spiritual growth.
In the Católicos em Ennis Community, Catechesis is also a space of welcome for Brazilian families who live in Ireland and wish to transmit the faith to his children, keeping the Christian journey alive even far from Brazil.
To catechize is to help the person to encounter Jesus, to know the faith of the Church and learn to live as a disciple of Christ on a daily basis.
Mission of Catechesis
Forming disciples of Jesus
Catechesis is not only a preparation to receive the sacraments. It is a path of formation, conversion, belonging to the community and maturing in the faith.
Loving the Church
Teaching the importance of community, of the Holy Mass, of the sacraments and active participation in the life of the Church.
Growing in faith
Accompany children, young people and families in a process of spiritual maturation, prayer and Christian commitment.
Learning to pray
Encourage a life of prayer, trust in God, and conscious participation in the celebrations of the community.
Involving the family
Remember that parents and guardians are the first educators of the faith and walk together with the community.
Preparing for the Sacraments
To help prepare for a deeper experience of the Eucharist, of Confession, of Confirmation and of Christian life.
Who can participate?
- 1Children who are starting the journey of faith in the community.
- 2Adolescents and young people who want to better prepare for the sacraments.
- 3Families who wish to strengthen the Catholic formation of their children.
- 4People who want to know better the faith, the Church and the Christian life.
- 5Volunteers called to serve as catechists or catechesis assistants.
The family also catechizes
Catechesis begins at home. The community helps, guides and accompanies, But the family has an essential role in the transmission of the faith, in prayer and in the example of Christian life.
When parents participate, encourage and walk together with their children, Catechesis becomes stronger, more beautiful and more fruitful.
Spirituality of Catechesis
Catechesis is born from the encounter with Jesus. For this reason, every encounter must help those being catechized to pray, to listen to the Word of God, to understand the faith of the Church and to live with joy the call to be beloved children of God.
Commitment
Learn, participate and live
Catechesis is a path that needs presence, dedication, participation in Masses, family support and sincere desire to grow in faith.
Important attitudes
- ✓Participate in the meetings with attention and respect.
- ✓To value the Holy Mass and the life of prayer.
- ✓Bring the family to walk together with Catechesis.
- ✓Learn about the Catholic faith with joy and openness of heart.
- ✓To live on a daily basis what is learned in the meetings.
Catechesis is the mission of the community
The whole community participates in the formation of those being catechized through welcoming, of prayer, testimony and encouragement to the Christian life.
Every catechist, family and community member helps to plant seeds of faith that can bear fruit for a lifetime.
To catechize is to proclaim Jesus
The Catechesis of the Community Católicos em Ennis exists to form hearts, strengthen families and help children, young people and adults to know, love and to follow Jesus Christ within the life of the Church.