JOURNEY OF FAITH

This set of six Catechisms follows the journey of the Catechumenate, and is primarily meant for those who are preparing for First Confession, First Holy Communion or Confirmation. These can also assist members of the Church in their desire to deepen their Christian faith, to experience the joy of being Disciples of Christ and to be his witnesses in today’s society. (Series 1 – 4 are also available in Swahili and Turkana, series 5 and 6 are in English only).

The family is the first school of Christian education. Parents are the first catechists who must take the responsibility for the religious formation of their children. They hand over the Christian faith to the younger generation through their prayers, teachings and example.

These books are especially prepared for the Catechumenate to help them to deepen their faith, to love Christ and to follow him with joy and enthusiasm. This Catechism is a timely tool that will assist parents, parishes and schools in their task of evangelisation, and in handing down the message through a new methodology suitable for younger generations. Each lesson is divided into three parts: Things to Remember, Learn by Heart, and What Can I Do?

Owing to the place held by parents and catechists in passing on the faith, their own life example is very important for proper formation in the faith. Catechetical instruction must be accompanied by practical Christian living. Parents in particular, must be a living example to their children, concerning what it means to be a Christian, which includes:

•  Frequently taking the children to Church for Mass.
• Praying every day with the children the morning, and evening prayers as well as the prayers before and after meals.
•  Revising the catechetical lesson with the children at home.

It is hoped that parents and catechists will be strengthened in their Christian commitment in fulfilling their mission of handing down the treasures of faith to the children.

The Journey of  Faith Series

THE JOURNEY OF FAITH SERIES:

THE JOURNEY OF FAITH – 1

Jesus and His Family

By Paulines Editorial Team

ISBN 9966-08-281-6; 64 pages

This catechism explores the History of Salvation from Adam to Jesus. It explains how the Bible came to be, the books of the Bible, and how to use them. The book also includes the common prayers of the Church, songs and hymns.

THE JOURNEY OF FAITH – 2

I Belong to Jesus’ Family

By Paulines Editorial Team

ISBN, 9966-08-282-4; 104 pages

This catechism presents the individual statements of the Nicene Creed for deeper understanding of our beliefs. It also includes the area of moral acts and development of the Conscience, and a study of the Ten Commandments.  This catechism also contains songs and hymns.

THE JOURNEY OF FAITH – 3

I Grow in the Family of Jesus

By Paulines Editorial Team

ISBN 9966-08-284-0; 80 pages

This catechism presents the celebration of the Liturgy, why Sunday is special for Catholics and an explanation of the Liturgical Year and the Liturgy of the Hours. The meaning of the Sacraments is developed with an emphasis on the sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and Reconciliation.  The book concludes with the structure of the Mass; the Rite of Baptism for One Child; and the Rite of Reconciliation of Individual Penitents.

THE JOURNEY OF FAITH – 4

I Serve in Jesus’ Family

By Paulines Editorial Team

ISBN 9966-08-399-5; 104 pages

This catechism examines the two sacraments of service: Matrimony and Holy Orders, and the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. It also includes chapters on Small Christian Communities; develops the concept of vocation, and what it means to give Christian witness, through one’s vocation; Christian death and Christian funerals. There is an extensive consideration of prayer: African belief and prayer; learning to pray; using the Psalms in prayer; and an explanation of the Our Father. The book ends with what it means to have devotion to the Blessed Mother Mary and how to pray the Rosary.

THE JOURNEY OF FAITH – 5

Together in Jesus’ Family

By Paulines Editorial Team

ISBN 9966-08-661-7; 56 pages

This catechism is meant for couples thinking of marriage, engaged couples preparing for marriage, and married couples wanting to enrich their marriages. The Lesson includes timely topics such as Marriage as a Sacrament, companionship in Marriage; intimacy and commitment in Marriage; religious difficulties in Marriage; mixed Marriages; how sin threatens Marriage; parenting; and unity and dissolubility in the Sacrament of Marriage.

THE JOURNEY OF FAITH – 6

Caring for Jesus’ Family

By Paulines Editorial Team

(In preparation)

This catechism is an introduction to the Social Teachings of the Church. The design is the same as the other Journey of Faith series with lessons applicable to the Social Teachings of the Church.