2. A Shared Vision for Catechesis in the Parish

Focus

• Creating a shared vision of catechesis for the parish community, informed by the Directory for Catechesis, and embraced by pastor, parish leadership, and catechetical leaders

Reading

• Read Chapters 1 and 2 in the Directory for Catechesis
• Read Chapter 1 in Guided by the Directory

Activity #2. Creating a Shared Vision of Catechesis in the Parish 

Every parish has a catechetical vision. It may be expressed or not. It may guide everything you do or not. Even if you think your parish does not have a vision, there are assumptions that guide what your parish is doing. Let’s begin with the vision already present in your parish community. Begin with your own personal reflection. If you have a catechetical team, do this as a team exercise. You may even want to interview parish leaders to get their input. Reflect on these two questions to begin:

Why does our parish have a catechetical ministry?

What is the purpose of catechetical ministry in our parish?

Develop a series of statements that capture the parish’s purpose for catechetical ministry.

We believe the purpose of catechesis in our parish is to…

Use the Activity 2 worksheet to complete this activity.