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Youth & Young Adult Catechesis: Helping Youth Encounter Christ in the Gospels

‘The definitive aim of catechesis is intimacy with Christ,’ wrote John Paul II in Catechesi Traendae. At Franciscan University, we repeat that phrase so much to our students that it becomes a cliché. But the reason we repeat is so often is because it is so often forgotten. There seems to be so many other things to talk about! Our Lord’s words to the busy Martha can often be applied to our catechetical work as well: ‘You are anxious and troubled about many things; one thing is needful.’ (Luke 10:41-2)

Martha’s sister Mary sat at the feet of Jesus to have a deeper encounter with Him. How can we help our youth have the same kind of encounter today? The answer is in the Gospels.

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Dr. Bob Rice is an internationally known speaker, acclaimed musician, and innovative writer. He is Professor of Catechetics and the Director of the Masters of Arts in Catechetics and Evangelization at Franciscan University of Steubenville. He has a PhD in Theology from Liverpool Hope University where he researched Catholic youth and evangelization. He is a highly sought after presenter at youth conferences, young-adult gatherings, men’s conferences, parish missions, and catechetical workshops. Bob has authored many books, articles, and award-winning scripts that have helped people come to a deeper understanding of the Catholic faith. Bob has recorded numerous CDs and leads worship for over ten thousand people every year, mostly through the Steubenville Adult and Youth Conferences. He is the host of EWTN’s Franciscan University Presents. Bob lives in Steubenville with his beautiful wife Jennifer and their seven adorable children. You can find out more about him at bob-rice.com. He is the author of the life of Christ novel, Between the Saivior and the Sea, written through St. Peter's eyes and the spiriutality book, A 40-Day Spiritual Workout for Catholics.

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