CCD, Catechesis, Youth

Religious Education/ Catechesis and Youth Ministry

“Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.” Eph. 4:11-14

These ministries invite, welcome, and support families, catechists, coordinators, directors, and youth ministers in the realm of religious education/catechesis and youth ministry fostering households, and communities of disciples.

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Staff and Committees plan together for Catechesis and Youth Ministry that welcomes and invites people into community. *

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Resources are used to reach out, engage, and impact the community in which you dwell. *

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Ministers understand their work as evangelizing, as a means of reaching out with the message of salvation through welcome, hospitality, and relationships. *

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Leaders and Volunteers receive formal initial training and on-going formation and support. *

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Ministers are formed to understand Missionary Discipleship, understanding this is not “just a job,” but a way to find purpose, meaning and mission. *

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Leaders ask parishioners to pray for students and families in the parish. *

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Leaders accompany parents by empowering them to be witnesses and teachers of the faith to their children, family, workplace, and community. *

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Leaders offer parents continuing formation as an integral part of sacramental preparation of children and family. *

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Leaders offer experiences for children and their families to encounter Jesus and accompanies them into a deeper understanding of faith. *

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Staff uses Catholic resources that are useful, orthodox, and in line with the mission and vision of the diocese and Bishop. *

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Religious education, youth ministry and school are complementary, sharing the same goals and working together regularly. *

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Leaders offer students, and their families, opportunities to remain engaged in the parish beyond the preparation sacramental years of first reconciliation, communion, and confirmation. *

True False

Youth ministry and religious education programs intentionally seek to welcome, reach, and attract non-practicing Catholics. *

True False

Leaders intentionally seek to integrate families into the life of the parish and promote joyful giving to supporting parish(s). *

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List any existing barriers to following the policies and additional comments. *

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9101 S. 78th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska 68516
(402) 488-1313

Matthew 28:19-20

"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."