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Philosophy

In accordance with the guidelines of the Catechetical Directory and the relationship of growth in faith to human development, we have set up our catechetical program to help with development of the total person.

Our program at St. Columbkille serves as an aid to the parents in their own lives and the lives of their children.

Particular emphasis in our Religious Formation program is placed on adult faith development. We also stress the fact that religious training is the primary responsibility of the parents and that we can only assist in their obligation. We encourage modeling by parents as a chief source of educating children, enriched with a stronger prayer life as well as a lived commitment.

Where religion is a priority of the adults in the household, so this priority will influence the total family response.

The church continues the mission of Jesus whose teaching has come down to us through the apostles. The ministry of catechesis serves the Church in that mission. It enables our faith to become living, conscious, and active through the light of instruction. In light of “Sharing the Light of Faith”, directives for catechetical ministry given by the bishops of the United States, we recognize the catechetical ministry has three aspects:

• to proclaim and teach God’s Word
• to celebrate the Sacred Scriptures
• to serve one another.

Our program follows the directives and the guidelines of the National Catechetical Directory. Our program is scripturally based (gospel, creed, and traditional doctrine), liturgically oriented (prayer and worship in community), and Christ centered (service to others).

Also according to the “Sharing the Light of Faith,” “The fundamental task of all catechists is to proclaim Christ’s message, to participate in efforts to develop community, to lead people to worship and prayer, and to motivate them to service to others.”

From this statement we believe the total parish is involved in the ministry of catechesis. We are catechist’s full time by our being baptized. By being a Christian it is our mission to spread the Word, to live the Gospel, and to create, to redeem, to sanctify the world with our presence.
 

Judy Thome, Director, Religious Formation
(402) 339-0990.
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