Catechetics
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Catechetics
“Furthermore, catechists are creative; they seek to use different means and forms to proclaim Christ. It is beautiful to believe in Jesus because he is “the way, and the truth, and the life” (John 14:6) who fills our existence with joy and cheerfulness. This endeavour to make Jesus known as the highest form of beauty brings us to encounter new signs and ways to transmit the faith,” Pope Francis, Message to the First International Catechetical Symposium, 5 July 2017.
The responsibilities of the Office for Catechetics are as follows:
- To develop a strategic policy in matters relating to children’s liturgy, and youth and adult faith formation, according to the vision and priorities of the Church and of the Archdiocese.
- To form and lead the Archdiocesan Commission on Catechetics in its role of resourcing and coordinating those involved in providing and enabling youth and adult faith formation.
- To ensure effective communication between the Commission and all those involved in catechetical work in the Archdiocese, and to provide them with support and resources.
- To co-ordinate the Archbishop’s Youth Initiative.
Sr Miriam Ruth Ryan RSM
Director of Catechetics
T: 0131 623 8901
E: srmiriam.ruth@staned.org.uk
Meet the Commission
The Catechetics Commission – Meet the Catechetics Commission
Sacraments
Baptism – Augustine Institute | Baptism: Reborn
Reconciliation (Confession)
Holy Communion
Confirmation
Sacrament of the Sick – There are no resources at the moment, check back soon.
Resources for Adult Catechesis
Catechism of the Catholic Church –
Papal Encyclicals – Papal Encyclicals
Synod –
- Synod Report – Archdiocese
- Synod Report – Continental Stage
- Parish Meeting Guide
- Parish Prayer Service
- Parish Feedback Form
- SPRED Synodal Process – Easy Read
Courses –
- Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh | Diploma in Catechetics
- Christendom College | Principles
- Franciscan at Home
Video Resources –
Resources for Children's Catechesis
Children’s Liturgy – Archdiocesan Guidelines
Children’s Liturgy – Weekly Plans
- Children’s Liturgy – 11th Sunday of the Year
- Children’s Liturgy – The Most Holy Trinity
- Children’s Liturgy – Pentecost Sunday
Documents establishing Children’s Liturgy – Directory for Masses with Children
Children’s Liturgy – About Liturgy of the Word
- General Instructions for the Roman Missal – Extract
- Lectionary for Mass, Introduction: Part I, The Word of God at Mass
- Lectionary for Mass, Introduction: Part II, Structure of the Order of Readings
Children’s Liturgy – For weekly Gospel Reading and Alleluia Verse
- Gospel Readings for Ordinary Time, Years A, B & C
- Alleluia Verse for Every Sunday, Years A, B & C
- Lectionary Numbers for Every Sunday, Years A, B & C
- Readings for Sundays in Special Seasons, Years A, B & C
Art Databases
- Free-to-use Artworks for Gospel Readings, organised by Lectionary
- Free-to-use Artworks for Gospel Readings, organised by Revised Common Lectionary
- Free-to-use Artwork, searchable by Scripture reference
- Wikimedia Commons – Bible Illustrations
- Radiant Light, Artwork organised by Key Subjects
Prayer
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS)
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd –
Special Religious Development (SPRED)
Sr Mary Benedicta Maier RSM, SPRED Coordinator, SrMary.Benedicta@staned.org.uk, 0131 370 0017