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Webinar Becoming a Contemplative Catechist
June 9, 2020 @ 10:00 am–11:00 am
Becoming a Contemplative Catechist
Description
“We want to see to Jesus” (Jn 12:21). This is the request put to the Apostle Philip in John’s Gospel. As catechists and evangelists, we want the people we encounter to encounter Christ in us. The goal of catechesis is to help people enter into communion with Jesus Christ. We need to show them who Jesus is through our teaching and witness. However, St. John Paul II beautifully reminds us, “Our witness would be hopelessly inadequate if we ourselves had not first contemplated his face.” (Novo Millennio 16). In this presentation, we will look at aspects of catechesis from the teacher’s perspective and the student’s perspective with regards to contemplation. For both new and veteran catechists, this presentation will help you remain focused on the ultimate goal of catechesis, understand a proper spirituality of the catechist, and the universal call to holiness.
We are offering this free webinar at two different times:
1.Tuesday, June 9th at 10am CST
Register in advance for this webinar (space is limited):
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jh0YkY0hTp6y9GMyHkjuhA
2. Thursday, June 11th at 6:30pm CST
Register in advance for this webinar (space is limited):
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YW7748d_TfOb90EvCGiurA
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Feel free to contact us if you have questions at galej@aquinascollege.edu.
About the Presenter
Jason Gale
Director, Center for Evangelization and Catechesis
Jason Gale is the Director of the Center for Evangelization and Catechesis at Aquinas College in Nashville, Tennessee. He received a Masters degree in Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville. He also received a Master of Catholic Pastoral and Education Studies and an Ecclesiastical License of Divinity in Catechetics from the Maryvale Institute, Birmingham, England. Having served as a director of religious education, youth minister, and formator for catechists, Jason has published articles in The Sower Review, The Catechetical Review and Catechist Magazine. He has presented papers at Franciscan University of Steubenville and Benedictine College. Jason lives with his wife and 6 children in Dickson,Tennessee.
