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Department of Catechetics The vision of catechesis is understood as an on-going journey of faith; a process of initiation into the life and mission of Christ. The ‘newness’ of this vision is based on the restoration of an ancient practice of initiating unbaptized adults into the Church. It is a ministry which evangelizes, renews and transforms Church communities and human society and promotes kingdom values in dialogue with all cultures in a spirit of enthusiasm and joy. Catechesis is grounded on Scripture, Doctrine, Liturgy and Witness, and incorporates the principles of the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA). The department trains catechists by presenting courses and training session at deanery and archdiocese levels. Training is arranged annually through the Evaluation and Planning meetings at both Deanery and Archdiocesan level. Contact us Our office hours are from Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 3.30 pm E-mail: jhbcatech@icon.co.za Cathedral Place, 3 Saratoga Avenue, Doornfontein, Johannesburg, 2198 Private Bag X10 Doornfontein, 2028 Tel: +27 11 402 6400 Fax: +27 11 402 6406 The Department of Catechetics has a diocesan team: Episcopal Vicar Fr. Lionel Sham Head of Department:   Also responsible for: Sr. Mary Shanahan F.M.M. North, South West, Vaal Deaneries Training:   Also responsible for: Sr. Kathleen Mitchell H.F. Far East, Near East Deaneries Mrs Margaret Forsyth Mrs T Leboa Secretary: Mrs Beverley Stevens Part-time Field Workers:   Also responsible for: Mrs Gemina Kgokong Centre, South and West Deaneries Co-ordinators of the Eight Catechetical Deaneries Central Deanery Co-ordinator Mrs Tanya Lee Ms Candice de Villiers Far East Deanery Co-ordinators Mrs Sharon Westley Mrs Louisa Nyembe Mrs Paulina Molepo Near East Deanery Co-ordinators Mr Godfrey Mdluli Ms Gloria Tshabalala (assisting temporarily) Mrs Veli Maseko Ms Noeline van Es (assisting temporarily) North Deanery Co-ordinators Mrs Peta Horn Mrs Caroline Hugo Mrs Belinda Fagri South Deanery Co-ordinators Mr Stanley Rangan Mrs Yolanda Joseph Mr Lenny Anthoo South West Deanery Co-ordinators Mrs Marie Teresa Leboa Mrs Barbara Nyoka Mrs daphne Moya Mrs Veronica Buka Mrs Elizabeth Menoe Vaal Deanery Co-ordinators Mrs Cecilia Koebe Mrs Rose Mabunda Fr D LeMaire West Deanery Co-ordinators Mrs Sandra Beukes Mrs Gemina Kgokong

Joe and Helen Swart

St Therese  Alberton Catechism Co-ordinators.

Pleasently surprised by the content of the web site.



Regards

Joe and Helen

-- helen swart on October 01, 2004 05:36 PM (view details)

New Teaching Requirements for Confirmation Class (JCJ) Teachers

I like the move made by the Arch-Bishop Tlhagale, that Confirmation classes should last for 4 years. This equals to a University Honours Degree not even an undergraduate Degree or Diploma. I would therefore suggest that teachers for these classes to meet the following requirements 1. Possess a Tertiaty level qualification, 2. At least have more than 5 years as a practising Catholic 3. Continue to attend workshops organised by the Diocese e.g. Attending Evangelisation classes etc. This is a new challenge by the Arch-Bishop to the Diocese Coordinators; to run the JCJ Classes like the Education Dept does for our education in this country. Therefore, challenge is for the Diocese coordinators to draft; 1. similar Curriculum for all Parishes with similar written Exams at the end of each year!

People like myself; Possessing B.A., B.A. (Hons)Philosophy at RAU, persently doing M.A. (ICT) at Wits are an ideal to lecture these classes. If there's a few of us in the Diocese, it will mean taking more than 10 parishes. I will be much happy to help in the drafting of the Curriculum and to be contacted immediately in this NO 082 784 7154. I truly like to help and i will be much greatful if the Bishop gets this message unaltered. Thabo- St. Michael's (Meadowlands Parish)

-- Thabo Mokoena on November 15, 2004 10:00 AM (view details)

Reply to Thabo

Thank you for your comments regarding Catehcesis of Youth in the Diocese, in preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. I would like to refer you to information on a the link 'The Catechist' on this page regarding the role and the formation necessary for the Catechist.

Sr Mary Shanahan fmm

-- Krysia Jaworski on January 12, 2005 01:03 PM (view details)

Keep up with good work...

I'll like to thank all of u especial Kevin Rogers frm Florida for the wonderful job you doing on our department of Cathechist...May God give you a blessing...for every storm a rainbow...for every tear a smile...for every care a promise...for every trial a blessing and an answer for every prayer...God bless all the Cathechists frm Nhlanhla Mdlalose@Holy Spirit Parish-Dobsonville

-- Nhlanhla Mdlalose on October 07, 2006 01:27 PM (view details)