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| National RCIA Conference 2008 Catechesis within the RCIA is a constant given within the process of the catechumenate model. Catechesis expresses who we are and what we should be doing as the People of God. Catechesis, appropriately, is the theme for the national RCIA conference to be held in Melbourne 11 -14 September 2008. The best catechesis or the formation of those seeking Baptism and full communion with the Church is a constant challenge for the community of faith. What are the best methods? How do we provide a welcoming environment? Should we make demands? How can we support the lectionary model? Are there bench marks? Should there be? How do we know we are doing a good job? Are there other methods of adult education we should employ? What is the church asking us to do, according to the Rite? In 2007, the Australian Bishops Commission appointed Bishop David Walker to liaise with the Australian Catechumenate Network (ACN) on these and other issues and questions. Bishop Walker will give the keynote address for the conference on Evangelisation and Catechesis. This Keynote address will be supported by other speakers including: Ms. Kathryn Boyle – Lectionary Based Catechesis Fr. Dermid McDermott & Ms. Margaret Ryan – Liturgical Catechesis Bishop Philip Wilson/ Keynote address – A Vision for Australia Fr. John Flader – Instructional Catechesis Fr. Elio Capra – Synthesis of Catechesis The conference will include an open forum chaired by Mr. Stewart Bazzica who chairs the Australian Catechumenate Network The ACN has put together an innovative and encompassing programme for the national conference that many will find helpful and formative. If you are presently involved or have been in the past or are contemplating being involved in this stimulating and cutting edge work of the Church, do consider participating in the National RCIA Conference to be held in Melbourne 11 –14 September 2008. To download the registration form, please click here. Contact: Fr Greg Bourke or Sr Therese Lechte |
The liturgy is the summit toward which the activity of the Church is directed; at the same time it is the fount from which all the Church's power flows.
Constitution of the Sacred Liturgy (No. 10)
