Welcome to the Office of Catechesis

 

The Office of Catechesis supports and implements policies for religious education carried out in Catholic schools and parish religious education programs of the Diocese of Lansing. It is committed to all catechetical ministries, offered to both adults and students, which have as their goal a deepened faith and a more profound understanding of the person of Christ (Pope John Paul II, Apostolic Exhortation Catechesi Tradendae, 5).

The aim of catechesis is not simply to instruct, but to form people as Christian disciples and bring them to lifelong communion with Jesus Christ. The Diocesan Office of Catechesis accomplishes this mission through efforts in three areas:

Leadership Development
Forming and Supporting over 3,000 Catechetical Leaders

Religious Education Programs
Catechetical Programs for 34,000 Children and Adolescents

Catechist Certification
Forming Catechists for their Mission to spread the Good News

The priorities of the Diocesan Office of Catechesis are:

• To ensure that the Catechism of the Catholic Church is incorporated into all catechesis.

• The formation and certification of Directors of Religious Education, teachers, and catechists to reflect the importance of the four pillars of the Catechism (Creed, Sacraments, Commandments, Prayer).

• A comprehensive evaluation of religious education texts with respect to their doctrinal content and appropriate pedagogical methodology.

• The continued support and development of all those engaged in passing on the Catholic Faith to the newest generation of believers.

 

Directory

Overview

 

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Praying the Mass With Children and Adolescents
A Catechist’s Guide to the New Translation

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First Communion Interviews

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Elementary Religion Curriculum

Letter from the Bishop Regarding Elementary Religion Curriculum

Mission Statement

Religious Committee Thanks

Curriculum Index

I Profession of Faith - a

I Profession of Faith - b, c, d, e

II Celebration of Christian Mystery

III Life in Christ

IV Christian Prayer

To Learn by Heart: Prayers and Teachings

To Learn by Heart: Prayers and Formulas of Catholic Doctrine

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Secondary Religious Education Curriculum

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Conformity Listing of Catechetical Texts and Series

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Catechist Formation in the Diocese of Lansing

  Clinton / Shiawassee Vicariate (St. Joseph, Gaines)

  Clinton / Shiawassee Vicariate (St. Joseph, Owosso)

  Clinton / Shiawassee Vicariate (St. Mary, Morrice)

  Eaton / Ingham Vicariate (IHM, Lansing)

  Genesee Vicariate (St. Pius X, FLint)

  Jackson Vicariate

Lenawee / Hillsdale Vicariate

  Livingston Vicariate (Brighton)

 Washtenaw Vicariate

 

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Protecting God's Children
Awareness Sessions for Adults

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Reporting Forms
  Annual Report of Catechist Formation 2010 - 2011
  Record of Catechist Formation

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2011-12 CONFIRMATIONS

Confirmation Reservation Request Form

Confirmation Liturgical Preparations

How to Assist the Bishop at the Confirmation Liturgy

Celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation:
Protocol and Preparation

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Models of Catechesis:
The Keynote Address of His Eminence, Avery Cardinal Dulles

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National Catechetical Sunday

 

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Religious Education for Teens & Children