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Adolescent Catechesis
Commentary » Adolescent Catechesis
MoreMini-Courses
Last Revised on January 11, 2012
This approach involves short catechetical courses (e.g., 4-8 weeks, one evening per week, 1½ - 2½ hour sessions) dealing with targeted themes. For instance, a parish may choose to offer a 6-week mini-course on Wednesday evenings focusing on morality, take a month break, and then offer a 4-week mini-course on sexuality and dating.
Periodic assessments and surveys help to discern which faith themes are most likely to capture the attention of youth while addressing their developmental, spiritual and catechetical needs. Attention to the Diocesan recommendations regarding faith themes appropriate for younger and older adolescents can assist catechetical leaders in this discernment.
The mini-course model is usually part of a larger overall program of comprehensive youth ministry. Typically, community-building activities, parish activities and functions, service projects and spiritual programs are planned for the periods between one mini-course and the next.
Like the small faith community model, mini-courses can offer young people an opportunity to gather in small groups on a regular basis to share fellowship, support one another and grow in faith. Unlike that model, however, participation depends upon who signs up, thus young people could well find themselves in a whole new group with a new adult facilitator every four to eight weeks.
Advantages of the Mini-Course Model
Some Concerns about the Mini-Course Model
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