Welcome to the Diocesan Christian Initiation Training Diocese of Tyler

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Welcome to the Diocesan Christian Initiation
TrainingDiocese of Tyler

• They devoted themselves to the teaching of the
  apostles and to the communal life, to the
  breaking of the bread and to the prayers. Acts
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Diocesan Christian Initiation Team

• Begun in November 2001 by Bishop Corrada
• Initiate and Integrate Christian disciples
• Parish Liaisons
• Diocesan Resource Manual

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Overview

• The Assessment
• The Vision
• The Plan
• The Doctrine
• The Stages
• The Team

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What is the Reality?
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What is the Goal?

• GDC 91 states the catechumenate should be the
  inspiration for all post baptismal catechesis
• GDC adult catechesis should be the axis from
  which all catechesis revolves
• Goal of Catechesis To make the faith living,
  conscious,and active in the light of Christ.

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What is the Plan?

• Five years
• Pilot parishes models
• Form parish teams
• Evaluate enrich rituals
• Resource Manual
• Endorsement RCIA
• Opportunities for Training

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TRAINING
June 22 Summer Catechist Camp July 27
Curriculum Guide Training July 15-25 LIFE
Classes at St. Marys, Longview August 3 DRE In
Service August 24 Dallas Catechetical
Conference Sept. 14 Fall Catechist Camps Oct.
25-26 Annual Ministries Conference
Fall/Spring Pre-Professional Ministry Program
Courses in Doctrine and Catechetics
COURSES