MODELS OF FAMILY CENTERED
CATECHESIS
A. Primary models of family centered
catechesis—stand alone
- Families meet in clusters with periodic gatherings at
main sight for fellowship.
- Families gather monthly at church for Faith Formation
then receive materials to take home to continue their formation.
- Whole parish is catechized in intergenerational family
groups/clusters
- Home centered catechesis with parent sessions for
enrichment/and/or seasonal family gatherings
- Intergenerational family clusters with adult leader
B. Secondary models of family catechesis— in
addition to traditional classroom catechesis
Advent/Christmas, Lent/Easter— family
gatherings/inserts/resources
In-home lectionary based catechesis with monthly
gatherings: parents/students/family
Classroom catechesis plus family or parent sessions
Classroom catechesis plus home materials
C. Alternative models of Catechesis—other than/beyond
traditional classroom catechesis
10. Cluster groups of children taught in a home by parent
leaders
11. Home Schooling
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