The Parish

Catechetical Program
Catechesis and Spiritual Formation for the Parish
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
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.”
Mt 28:18-20

STO NIÑO PARISH

R.T.Lim, Zamboanga Sibugay
2018
 STO. NIÑO PARISH
R.T.Lim, Zamboanga Sibugay

Parish Pastoral Council

Parish Catechetical Office
Parish Catechesis and Formation Ministry

THE PARISH CATECHETICAL PROGRAM

(Catechesis and Spiritual Formation for the Parish)

“Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
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.”
Mt 28:18-20
Purpose of this Document

In making this catechetical plan, it is wished to affirm our deep commitment to catechesis as one of the primary tasks of our Church in
the Parish as it is of the universal Church. It is wished likewise to manifest our unwavering conviction that if catechesis is done well in
our own Ministry and Organization, everything else will be easier to do inside our Local Church (Parish). For the more we give
catechesis priority over the other works and undertakings the more will we find in catechesis a strengthening of the internal life of our
faithful and of the external activity of our Apostolate and Ministry.

While catechesis always has been and always will be a work for which the whole Church must feel responsible and must wish to be
responsible, it is acknowledge that beyond all others, we in the Parish Pastoral Council along with the Parish Catechesis and
Formation Ministry and the Parish Catechetical Office, are primarily responsible for catechesis inside the Parish. Above all, it should
bring about and maintain the Catechist and those who are involved and work in evangelizing and catechizing a real passion for
catechesis, a passion embodied in a pertinent and effective organization, putting into operation the necessary personnel, means
and equipment, and also financial resources. It is in this context therefore that it is ought to transmit this Catechetical Program that it
may guide our Parish for its ministry of catechesis.

May the Blessings of the Almighty Father and the Joy, Love and Innocence of Sto Niño guides, clarify and lead our Parish and its
intensions into the path where our Lord want us to be. Amen!

Marlon Jay C. Arroyo

President,
Parish Pastoral Counsel – Sto Niño Parish, R.T.Lim, Zamboanga Sibugay
The Parish Pastoral Catechetical Program - Catechesis and Spiritual Formation for the Parish
Mission Statement (of the Parish)

Vision Statement (of the Parish)

General Objectives

- Catechesis in the Parish should aim not only to a simple intellectual and cognitive assent to religious truths and doctrines of
the Catholic Faith but also to a total commitment of one's whole being to the Person of Christ in union with the Church.

- Catechesis in the Parish should be imparted not only indirectly and straight, but also clearly and in a systematic manner.

- Since faith is principally assimilated through contact with people whose daily life bears witness to it (Priest, Religious,
Leaders, Coordinators, etc.), our catechist and those personnel that works in catechizing should strive to create in the
Parish community an atmosphere permeated with the Gospel spirit of freedom and love – through proper training,
seminars, support and organization.

- To provide and produce in the Parish a guidelines, standards and methods in ensuring an effective and affective
channelling of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

- To

Specific Objectives

- To create an organized and established impression among the different Ministries and Organization of the Parish
concerning and in matters of Catechesis.
- To give and provide guidelines for the Catechist in their on-going formation.
- To guarantee a succession of faith and catechism among the young and the adult.
- To form and build a Christian Community – full, aware, conscious and actively participating the celebration of the Liturgy
and the Parish Activity and Ministry.
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NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Socio-Economic-Political
Socio-Cultural-Religious
New and Mass Media
The Family
The Parish Youth
Religious Instruction In School
Education
Observable aspects and Internal life of the Parish
• Many faithful are living in a “barrio” far from the Parish and are sometimes hear
masses once every two months.
• Majority of the Parishioners are farmers – supported and depended their daily
schedule and livelihood on the farm – as well as their availability in Catechesis.
• Politics
• Some are still poor, many are nominal/non-practicing catholic, few are encouraged
to turn their back on the catholic faith and there are faithful.
 REMEMBER:

- Needs assessment is periodic (annually, every last Sunday before the start of Advent), evaluation should be ongoing.
- Needs assessment discerns the needs of the parish members; looking at demographic and socioeconomic make-up.
- Stay within the parameters of catechesis; the program can’t solve all the needs of the Parish.
- Evaluate how well you have achieved your defined goals. The results will determine if changes are necessary.
- The primary benefit of evaluation is early detection of problems.

TIME MONITORING PERSON-IN-

OBJECTIVES ACTION PLAN BUDGET SOURCE
PERIOD SYSTEM CHARGE
This wish to supply each - Catechetical Formation
one a basis for their
catechesis among the /Selection/ Training for
members and those Leaders, Coordinators and
affiliated to them as their
Ministers
apostolate and who
among them are qualified
and can do. Furthermore,
it will help provide clear
understanding and
learning on the part of the
catechized and members
of the hierarchical
organization of the Ministry
they belong.
I. Plan and Services

1. Catechetical Formation /Selection/ Training for Leaders, Coordinators and Ministers

2. Catechetical Plan for Catechist, Student-Catechist and Volunteers
3. Catechetical Plan for Reception-Celebration of the Sacraments
4. Catechetical Plan for School Catechesis
5. Catechetical Plan for Periodical/Annual Retreats, Seminars, Recollections and Conferences

II. Catechetical Formation / Selection / Training for Leaders, Coordinators and

Ministers

A. Description

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B. Objectives

- There are various ministries and religious organizations working in the Parish.
This wish to supply each one a basis for their catechesis among the members and those affiliated to them as their
apostolate and who among them are qualified and can do. Furthermore, it will help provide clear understanding and
learning on the part of the catechized and members of the hierarchical organization of the Ministry they belong.
- To provide basic formation for future leader and;
o catechist
o secondary school teachers
o parish workers
o those who already have a college degree but are not interested in pursuing a master’s degree
o those who have not yet completed a college degree and are not interested in pursuing a degree course.
- To provide sufficient background in theology/religious education for Ministers, Leaders, Heads and associates for the
benefit of their ministry, organization, group, team and their apostolates.
 C. Activities and Methods

• Produce and provide a program, seminar or a course that highlights and emphasizes the essential and needed aptitudes and
attitudes of a responsible leadership.
• Establish and form the weekend: allow, organize and arrange it to the above purpose.
• Allocate and supply a training brochures or modules to different zone and chapel president, other local coordinators and
group leaders and related school organizations within the parish.
• Provide any needed financial support for those who are not capable of paying registration yet are willing to attend.
• To provide adequate information for the Laity
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D. Guidelines

- This insures that the different Ministries and Organizations our Parish had will have a proper and suitable frontrunner that will
carry out the task of heading his assembly in line with its charism with the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.

a. Selection for Post and the Term

i. It could be by Election done by and only by the members of the Ministry or Organization. All who are
members are rightfully and oblige to vote or to be elected as the Head of the assembly; other than
that, selection can also be done by appointment. Only the Parish Priest and those above him, e.g. the
Ordinary, is allowed to appoint for the post – depending on his discernment and evaluation.

ii. The job description

iii. How long is the term

b. Acceptance

c. Provisions and Sustenance

d. Evaluation and Recommendation