CAT 120 The Catechist and Missionary Evangelization
Will provide foundational material for further work in catechetics and evangelization. Based on key catechetical documents, this course will help students to understand the identity and role of the catechist, together with the basic content and methodology of catechesis in the service of the Church’s ministry of evangelization. A particular focus of this course is the spiritual life of the catechist, including a study of Part IV of the Catechism, on prayer. This course will also analyzes the role of the catechist in relation to the universal Church and the local parish through a detailed study of Christifidelis Laici. Finally, this course willgive an overview of topics and challenges pertinent to professional catechetical ministry. Students will be provided with opportunities to formally address the class.