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RICA: Preguntas, respuestas, temas y consejos

Esta página sobre la iniciación cristiana se ofrece en cada edición de The Sower como herramienta continua para enfrentar preguntas concretas que quizás no reciban respuesta en los artículos o demás recursos de capacitación más generales. Todas las preguntas provienen directamente del campo, y tienen dos fuentes: 1) de lectores como tú, y 2) de asuntos que se suscitan durante los seminarios dirigidos por la Association for Catechumenal Ministry (ACM) [Asociación para el Ministerio Catecumenal] a lo largo de los últimos doce años en varias diócesis.

P: Nuestro equipo de RICA quiere conocer algunas alternativas para explorar y hacer presente con mayor profundidad las tradiciones y prácticas católicas referentes a la oración en nuestras sesiones de RICA. ¿Tiene algunas ideas?

P: Durante los años cuando tenemos a jóvenes entrando a la fe católica dentro de nuestra parroquia, hemos sentido más y más que necesitamos ofrecer alguna especie de experiencia “de seguimiento” para ayudarles a meterse de pleno. Por lo menos quisiéramos tener un año de neófitos más fuerte para “avivar” a nuestros jóvenes con todas las cosas buenas que están sucediendo en la Iglesia. ¿Qué sugerencias tendrías?

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William Keimig serves as Assistant Director for The Catechetical Institute at Franciscan University. He formerly served as a Master Catechist in the Hearts Aflame Program and a teacher in the marriage preparation program for the Archdiocese of Washington, DC. Mr. Keimig was the Director of Religious Education at St. Mary’s Parish in Clinton, Maryland. His duties included directing adult education, RCIA, oversight of the youth group, sacramental preparation, catechist training, and catechesis of the parish’s children in the day school and Sunday school. Mr. Keimig served as the Director of the Association for Catechumenal Ministry (ACM) for many years. Mr. Keimig holds a Master’s Degree in Theology and Christian Ministry from Franciscan University in Steubenville, and Certification in Catechetics. He also holds a BA in Government and Politics and a Master’s Degree in Public Management from the University of Maryland.

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The Catechetics Degree Programs and the Catechetical Institute (CI) at Franciscan University of Steubenville work in concert to prepare clergy, religious and laity to join the “army of catechists” called for by St. John Paul II, eager to help the Church in her mission of making all nations joyful disciples of Jesus Christ. We combine a thorough formation in Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition, and Magisterial documents with training in effective pedagogical techniques to help those we serve to grasp the truth, goodness, and beauty of the Father’s plan, and to bear witness to others faithfully of the wonderful life of grace in the Holy Spirit.

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