The document discusses adolescent faith formation and discipleship. It addresses concerns about declining religious education for youth and calls for a renewed focus on empowering young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ. The core of catechesis should be relationship with Christ through understanding who he is and following him more closely. Catechists play an important role in aiding youths' intellectual understanding and living out faith through witness and accompaniment.

1. A New Morning for Young Disciples

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4. A New Morning for Young Disciples Warning

5. What are the issues and concerns TODAY regarding adolescent catechesis? A New Warning

7. At the June 2003 US Bishops’ meeting in Saint Louis A New Warning “ The catechetical deficiencies of our young people” “ The diminished appreciation of the sacramental nature of the church and the uniquely real presence of Christ in the Eucharist.”

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9. At the June 2003 US Bishops’ meeting in Saint Louis A New Warning “ There is a certain sense of malaise in the catechetical world.” malaise

10. A New Warning “ There is a certain sense of malaise in the catechetical world.” malaise

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14. A New Morning WORLD YOUTH DAY

15. A New Morning Theater and Musical Performances __________________ WORLD YOUTH DAY

16. A New Morning Theater and Musical Performances + Assist with Studies and Trade Crafts __________________ WORLD YOUTH DAY

17. A New Morning Theater and Musical Performances + Assist with Studies and Trade Crafts + Soccer __________________ WORLD YOUTH DAY

18. A New Morning Theater and Musical Performances + Assist with Studies and Trade Crafts + Soccer + Skiing, Hiking, Camping __________________ WORLD YOUTH DAY

19. A New Morning Theater and Musical Performances + Assist with Studies and Trade Crafts + Soccer + Skiing, Hiking, Camping + The Bonfire __________________ WORLD YOUTH DAY

20. A New Morning Theater and Musical Performances + Assist with Studies and Trade Crafts + Soccer + Skiing, Hiking, Camping + The Bonfire + Speaking Frankly __________________ = WORLD YOUTH DAY Being Present to Young People + Occasionally Getting Away/ Active + Celebrate Community

21. A New Morning “ A Church for young people, which will know how to speak to their heart and enkindle, comfort, and inspire enthusiasm in it with the joy of the Gospel and the strength of the Eucharist;

22. A New Morning “ A Church which will know how to invite and to welcome the person who seeks a purpose for which to commit his whole existence;

23. A New Morning “ A Church which is not afraid to require much, after having given much; which does not fear asking from young people the effort of a noble and authentic adventure, such as that of the following of the Gospel.”

24. A New Morning Jesus called his first disciples, as he calls you now. Like the apostles, like the saints. . . , like all those who have allowed the Lord Jesus to choose them, nor should you (young people) be silent

25. A New Morning Each of you has a special mission in life, and you are each called to be a disciple of Christ. to become missionaries of this New Evangelization Saints of the new millennium

26. A New Morning the future of the world and the Church belongs to the younger generation, to those who, born in this century, will reach maturity in the next, the first century of the new millennium

27. A New Morning I did not hesitate to ask them to make a radical choice of faith and life and present them with a stupendous task: to become "morning watchmen" at the dawn of the new millennium.

28. A New Morning I did not hesitate to ask them to make a radical choice of faith and life and present them with a stupendous task: DISCIPLESHIP

29. A New Morning Go, therefore make disciples of all the nations

30. A New Morning The Christian faith is, above all, conversion to Jesus Christ, full and sincere adherence to his person and the decision to walk in his footsteps.

31. A New Morning Faith is a personal encounter with Jesus Christ making, of oneself, a disciple of him. This demands a permanent commitment to think like him, to judge like him and to live as he lived.

32. A New Morning In this way the believer unites himself to the community of disciples and appropriates the faith of the Church. DISCIPLESHIP

33. A New Morning Evangelization Catechesis

34. Grown Up Frances: What's it feel like when you grow up? Elsie: I don't know. I think perhaps it's different for everyone. Frances: Do you want to grow up? Elsie: Yes, I think so

35. Grown Up Frances: Even if it means never seeing fairies again? Elsie: It doesn't matter never seeing them again. We'll never forget like everyone else who grows up. Because we have the photographs. That's why they're so important. Whenever we start to forget or to pretend nothing ever happened, we can look at the photographs; and we'll remember.

36. Grown Up Frances: I think I know how it is to be grown up. Elsie: Yes? Frances: It's when you feel how someone feels who isn't you.

37. A New Morning Adult faith formation, by which people consciously grow in the life of Christ through experience, reflection, prayer, and study, must be "the central task in [this] catechetical enterprise,“ becoming "the axis around which revolves the catechesis of childhood and adolescence as well as that of old age."

38. A New Morning What does mature adult faith look like in those who respond generously to God's call? The General Directory for Catechesis says that it is "a living, explicit, and fruitful confession of faith." DISCIPLESHIP

39. A New Morning Goal 1: To draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the Catholic faith community. Goal 2: To foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person.

40. A New Morning Goal 1: To empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today. Goal 2: To draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the Catholic faith community. Goal 3: To foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person. DISCIPLESHIP

41. Something Better Better than 390 hours A Warning Malaise

42. A New Morning for Young Disciples

43. ADOLESCENT FAITH FORMATION

44. DISCIPLESHIP Moralistic Therapeutic Deism

46. What are the “core essentials” that we must pass along? How shall we do that?

47. ADOLESCENT FAITH FORMATION

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52. Catechists have a special solidarity withy those whom they catechize and a particular sensitivity to their needs. They live in the same world as those they catechize, and share the demands of living in the world as do those they teach. (54, B, 8)

53. Heart context living Affective feel

54. The process of conversion involves understanding who Christ is in order to change and follow him more closely. Conversion begins with an openness to the initial proclamation of the Gospel and a sincere desire to listen for its resonance within. (17, B)

55. Head content explicit Cognitive know

56. Catechists should deepen the believer’s understanding of the mystery of Christ. A strengthening of faith, in turn, leads to a change of heart (conversion) in order to be more committed and follow Christ more closely. (28, B)

57. Centers on Jesus Christ Emphasizes the Trinity as central mystery Proclaim good news of salvation Serves as an ecclesial endeavor Has a historical nature Seeks incultuartion Respects a hierarchy of truth Communicates the dignity of the human person Fosters a common language of faith Authentic Presentation of the Christian Message

58. Feet communion Confession of faith Spiritual am/ home

59. Faith, then, is the human response to a personal God, who has revealed himself, and to the Truth that God has revealed through the Catholic Church. (16, C)

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61. What does a “maturing” Adolescent faith look like?

62. The Vision for Adolescent Catechesis A Maturing Young Disciple Seeking a LIVING Faith: has positive self-image is growing in understanding of intimacy within relationships. is forming life based upon values.

63. The Vision for Adolescent Catechesis A Maturing Young Disciple Seeking a EXPLICIT Faith: is developing the skills and ability to the apply faith to daily life experiences. is developing an appreciation for the Scriptures and an understanding of Tradition of the Church. is acquiring both experiences and skills with which to make moral decisions.

64. The Vision for Adolescent Catechesis A Maturing Young Disciple Seeking a FRUITFUL Faith: desires to grow in personal holiness. has an imperative to be an agent of change with the Spirit in today’s world. has a compelling urgency to offer service in God’s name.

65. The Vision for Adolescent Catechesis A Maturing Young Disciple Seeking to CONFESS FAITH: is deepening in commitment to grow in maturity in personal faith. exhibits an active participation in the sacramental life of the Church. participates actively in the life and ministries of the Church.

67. www.usccb.org/education/framework.pdf

68. Serves to aid those responsible for overseeing catechetical instruction within dioceses as well as

69. Serves to aid those responsible for overseeing catechetical instruction within dioceses as well as those responsible for curriculum development or

70. Serves to aid those responsible for overseeing catechetical instruction within dioceses as well as those responsible for curriculum development or (those responsible for) the development of assessment instruments designed to complement texts, programs or curriculums.

71. Core Curriculum The Revelation of Jesus Christ in Scripture Who Is Jesus Christ? The Mission of Jesus Christ (The Paschal Mystery) Jesus Christ’s Mission Continues in the Church Sacraments as Privileged Encounters with Jesus Christ Life in Jesus Christ

72. Core Curriculum The Revelation of Jesus Christ in Scripture Who Is Jesus Christ ? The Mission of Jesus Christ (The Paschal Mystery) Jesus Christ ‘s Mission Continues in the Church Sacraments as Privileged Encounters with Jesus Christ Life in Jesus Christ

73. Core Curriculum The Christological centrality of this framework is designed to form the content of instruction as well as to be a vehicle for growth in one’s relationship with the Lord so that each may come to know him and live according to the truth he has given to us .

74. Core Curriculum The Revelation of Jesus Christ in Scripture

75. Core Curriculum The Revelation of Jesus Christ in Scripture Who Is Jesus Christ?

76. Core Curriculum The Revelation of Jesus Christ in Scripture Who Is Jesus Christ? The Mission of Jesus Christ (The Paschal Mystery)

77. Core Curriculum The Revelation of Jesus Christ in Scripture Who Is Jesus Christ? The Mission of Jesus Christ (The Paschal Mystery) Jesus Christ’s Mission Continues in the Church

78. Core Curriculum The Revelation of Jesus Christ in Scripture Who Is Jesus Christ? The Mission of Jesus Christ (The Paschal Mystery) Jesus Christ’s Mission Continues in the Church Sacraments as Privileged Encounters with Jesus Christ

79. Core Curriculum The Revelation of Jesus Christ in Scripture Who Is Jesus Christ? The Mission of Jesus Christ (The Paschal Mystery) Jesus Christ’s Mission Continues in the Church Sacraments as Privileged Encounters with Jesus Christ Life in Jesus Christ

80. Electives

81. Electives Sacred Scripture

82. Electives Sacred Scripture History of the Catholic Church

83. Electives Sacred Scripture History of the Catholic Church Living as a Disciple of Jesus Christ in Society

84. Electives Sacred Scripture History of the Catholic Church Living as a Disciple of Jesus Christ in Society Responding to the Call of Jesus Christ

85. Electives Sacred Scripture History of the Catholic Church Living as a Disciple of Jesus Christ in Society Responding to the Call of Jesus Christ Ecumenical and Interreligious Issues

89. “ The definitive aim of catechesis is to put people not only in touch but in communion, in intimacy, with Jesus Christ.” ( Catechesi Tradendae , 5)

90. www.dscottmiller.com

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95. What’s Next Content is set . . . Good thing Opportunity for collaboration Time to “Game Up” on prepping our catechists Not only on content

96. What’s Next Content is set . . . Good thing Opportunity for collaboration Time to “Game Up” on prepping our catechists Not only on content

97. What’s Next Content is set . . . Good thing Opportunity for collaboration Time to “Game Up” on prepping our catechists Not only on content

98. What’s Next Content is set . . . Good thing Opportunity for collaboration Time to “Game Up” on prepping our catechists Not only on content But also as witnesses of the faith

99. What’s Next Content is set . . . Good thing Opportunity for collaboration Time to “Game Up” on prepping our catechists Not only on content But also as witnesses of the faith

100. What’s Next Content is set . . . Good thing Opportunity for collaboration Time to “Game Up” on prepping our catechists Not only on content But also as witnesses of the faith

101. What’s Next Content is set . . . Good thing Opportunity for collaboration Time to “Game Up” on prepping our catechists Not only on content But also as witnesses of the faith

102. What’s Next Content is set . . . Good thing Opportunity for collaboration Time to “Game Up” on prepping our catechists We are ready! Let’s Go!