Trends in Catechesis

Late into Friday night the Council took time to identified current trends in Catechetics. The discussion was held in intergenerational table groups and surfaced a variety of trends. The trends identified include:

• Changes in Diocesan Staffs
• Growing popularity of Whole Community Catechesis
• A lack of trained catechetical personel on the parish and diocesan levels
• Changes in parish life that radically impact catechesis
• A need to provide undergraduate and graduate tracks for PCLs
• Home schooling
• Impact of Safe Environment programs

The complete list of trends surfaced by the Council will be used to help set the agenda for the Conference well into the future. Leave a comment on the trends you see in catechesis.