Comments on: Liturgy as source of catechesis

By: Nick Wagner

Nick Wagner — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 14:38:03 +0000

Hi Roy. I hadn’t heard that distinction before. Very helpful insight. The workshop is in about an hour. Keep us in your prayers.

By: Roy Petitfils

Roy Petitfils — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 07:31:57 +0000

Excellent piece Nick. Wish I were going to Orlando!
Your article reminds me of the distinction between a methodology and an approach. Methods are more rigid whereas an approach is flexible. We need both, for sure. Either cannot stand alone. But when we’ve honed our approach to catechesis, we are able to respond effectively, creatively to what, or who is before us at the time.

By: Tish Scargill

Tish Scargill — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:00:16 +0000

Hi Nick,

Even in the classroom model, Catechists should also be prepared for the surprises.You never know what someone is carrying with them as they enter the classroom. Sometimes, we need to just be still and look to the other for the “answer”.
I find that the “Mystery” reveals itself in the most unusual ways and places. Isn’t it wonderful that we can gather each week to celebrate this with others!
Blessings on your presentation. You both always do such great work! Wish I could go!

Tish

By: Nick Wagner

Nick Wagner — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:57:40 +0000

Hi Michele. I hope that’s what we’ll all be offering each other! See you there.

By: Michele

Michele — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:55:30 +0000

Hi, Nick.
I am heading to Orlando too for Fashion Me a People. What you and Diana will offer us is the opportunity to discover/notice/ encounter the living revelation of Christ present and to unpack that experience.

By: Nick Wagner

Nick Wagner — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:40:13 +0000

Thanks for your terrific insights Bonnie. Happy New Year!

By: Bonnie Rodgers

Bonnie Rodgers — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:35:32 +0000

Hi Nick,

Happy New Year.
I love that you won’t know the specifics of the liturgy. It really speaks to that “planned or familiar surprise”. We always know the logistics of the liturgy – ie: there will be a procession , there will be a eucharistic prayer. We don’t know how they will speak to us, what will compel us to lean in a listen a bit more closely.
Sometimes the catechesis comes from preparing ahead of time, other times, it’s in the moment, and still other times in the reflection and practice after. The echoes of this faith experience are similar to real echoes.
Blessings to you and Diana as you enter into prayer with the assembly.

Bonnie