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What has changed in your catechetical planning since March 2020? What has been surprisingly fruitful? The pandemic exposed and accelerated the same issues we had prior to March 2020. (See “Facing a New Reality.”)…
“We have always done it this way.” “We have tried this before, it didn’t work.” “We have that room on Tuesdays.” “We don’t have a budget for this.” “There is already so much scheduled on…
How do you react to change? Are you excited by new opportunities? Do you dread unfamiliar situations? The world has experienced profound change. We cannot ignore this fact. Catechetical leaders can use this unwelcome…
How is the effectiveness of a program determined? How do we evaluate? What should be assessed? Is God calling us to move in a new direction? On September 9, 2020, “Cardinal Gerald Lacroix asked…
How often do we use the term “disciple” in our work as catechetical leaders? In what ways are our catechetical efforts intentionally focused on forming disciples? How is the mission to make disciples central to…
Who are the people we serve? In what ways has our community changed in the last decade? Who is here; who is not? The Catholic Church in the United States has seen tremendous change…
Why is there a Church? To what end? What is the mission of the Church? The Church, and parish communities in particular, can have tremendous impact on surrounding neighborhoods and communities. These communities give…
The ministerial landscape is changing at a rapid pace due to long-term systemic issues as well as the recent global pandemic. Ministry leaders are trying to adapt to an ever-changing situation. Prayerfully seeking faithful, practical,…
Table of Contents Introduction A Church with a Mission Facing a New Reality Making Disciples Cyclical Process Change Management Obstacles to Change Catechetical Planning Digital Catechesis The Ecclesial Leader Communication
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