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Methodology: Catechizing from the Four Dimensions of the Faith

By William O'Leary

Does your lesson plan incorporate the four dimensions of the faith?  You may ask what are the four dimensions?  They are: The Faith Professed, The Faith Celebrated, the Faith Lived and the Faith Prayed.  It is important when speaking about these four dimensions that they are seen as a unity, as a whole and not merely four individual aspect of the faith.  When these four dimensions are mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles (2:42) they are seen as what the faithful devoted themselves to in response to the birth of the Church and being followers of “The Way”.

All four dimensions should be included in each lesson.  For example, if the topic is the Sacrament of Baptism, which is most especially under “The Faith Celebrated”, it should also include an understanding that God have revealed Himself and made us partakers in his divine life (the Holy Trinity).  In addition our response to the Sacrament of Baptism is the Faith lived in union with Christ and seeking Him continually as we “pray” for a deeper union in Him.  Therefore all catechetical lessons should keep in mind each of these dimensions in order that the faith may be seen as an organic unity.

 

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Read all posts by William O'Leary Filed Under: Catechetics Tagged With: Catechism of the Catholic Church, religious education, teaching

About William O'Leary

I've been sharing the faith since I was in high school and I have been a catechist in one form or another since 1991. I received my BA and MA in Theology from Franciscan University and am currently working on my PhD in Catechetics. I have a passion for passing on the Catholic Faith. I am currently the Director of Religious Formation for a parish of approximately 3400 households. Catechist Formation is a joy and passion of mine because I love the opportunity to share with others what I know and what I've learned. I pray that together we catechize the next generation of students so they may come to know and love Jesus Christ and His Church more and more! Check out my blog @ https://relevantcatechesis.com.

Comments

  1. Sensei Mitch says

    October 31, 2012 at 8:47 pm

    Thank you for this simple, straightforward post. It is exactly what I needed. I am teaching 8th grade this year and feeling incredibly challenged by the kids (not in a good way). I have two behavioural issues in the class, they are good kids just not quiet in control of themselves… Using the four dimensions might help them take things a little more seriously. My Catholic faith is incredibly important to me and I want to impart that to or lead the kids to a greater appreciation of God’s actions in their lives. I think tying the four dimensions in will help. Thank you again.

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