The definitive aim of catechesis is to put people not only in touch, but also in communion and intimacy, with Jesus Christ.

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One of our most important goals for the Catechetical/Youth Ministry Office is to communicate with our parish coordinators and pastors. Our main means of communication are emails, voice mail, monthly updates and personal contact.

Our site continues to be upgraded and updated on a continual basis. This site is for you and we appreciate any feedback or submissions you may have for us.

Atlantic Catechist Formation Initiative (ACFI)

Exciting News! Christian Community and Catechesis, Module 1, of the Atlantic Catechist Formation Initiative, is available for parishes. The Atlantic Catechetical Association (ACA) is pleased to provide you with this resource which is designed for the entire Christian Community to help in the understanding of the role and nature of catechesis and the responsibility of all in the community to pass on their faith.
The resource comes in a CD format which contains the Facilitator's Guide, Participants Resource, Suggested Prayers and Facilitation Skills.

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Confirmation Retreat Teams

The Fredericton and Saint John Regions have formed teams of young adults who will provide Parish Confirmation Retreats.
The Miramichi Regional Coordinator also provides retreats in parishes.
Contact your regional resource centre to book a retreat in 2009 or for more information
Visit our Retreats,Rallies page for more.

Sacraments

Our website has recently updated it's sacrament page with information on first reconciliation, first communion and confirmation and our catechetical programs. Click here to visit.

Echoes of Faith

This is a video-assisted formation program for catechists offered in our Diocese. Check with your Regional Resource Centre for details and the formation page.

This catechist formation program looks at the following questions:
1. WHOM AM I?
2. WHAT DO I TEACH?
3. HOW DO I TEACH?
4. WHO DO I TEACH?

Year Level Schedules

Year level schedules for Year 1-6 for the 2010-11 year are now available on-line. Catechists find these schedules very helpful in their planning.

Using the Born of the Spirit resources Years 1-6

Yr1 schedule 2010-11
Yr 2 schedule 2010-11
Yr 3 schedule 2010-11
Yr 4 schedule 2010-11
Yr 5 schedule 2010-11
Yr 6 schedule 2010-11

Bishop Robert Harris invited all Confirmation candidates in the Diocese again this year to a gathering in Saint John.
He welcomed the candidates at St. Malachy's High School. Lunch was provided.
In the afternoon candidates and catechists made a pilgrimage walk to the Cathedral where the Eucharist was celebrated.

NET Team in the Diocese

NET (National Evangelization Team) were in our Diocese in
March 2011

A group of young adults from NET were in our diocese again in 2011. They travelled throughout the diocese to facilitate youth retreats. If you are interested in having them come to your parish in the future, please contact the office.

http://www.netcanada.ca/

Confirmation Retreat for St. Theresa's Parish Youth
The Fredericton Region Retreat Team was booked for a Confirmation Retreat at
St.Theresa's Parish on Saturday, October, 23.
Sr. Karen Kelly CND facilitates these retreats along with a team of young adults.

On Our Way with Jesus has been revised, expanded and updated by Myrtle Power and Gwen Costello and published by Novalis. Each of the resources provide a leader guide, family guide with a section for the child. This is a great resource to involve the parents with their child's sacramental preparation. Samples are available in the office.

Psalm 78: 3-4 reminds us of this:
" things that we have heard and known,
that our ancestors have told us.
We will not hide from their children;
we will tell to the coming generation
the glorious deeds of the LORD, and his might,
and the wonders that he has done."

As we begin a new Catechetical year, we are reminded that all of us as a faith community are called to pass on our faith to others. Catechesis is a responsibility of the entire Christian Community. It takes an entire parish community to raise and support each other in faith.