PMIN 3356 Family, Culture and Catechesis

This course examines, from a pastoral-theological perspective, many contemporary formational themes addressed in the universal and national catechetical directories. These critical themes will be examined in relationship to the successful implementation of diverse parish formational activities. Issues addressed will include: catechesis in Hispanic and multicultural communities, media and catechesis, contemporary ideologies and social trends influencing the Church's mission, catechesis in a pluralistic and religiously diverse society, family-based and whole-community catechesis, home schooling and the role of the parish in preparation for the Sacraments of infant Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Marriage.