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The catechist’s manual; brief course

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TABLE OF CONTENTS. Brief of His Holiness Pope Pius X Preface PART I. THE GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF METHOD.CHAPTER I. CATECHISM. 1. End and Aim of Catechism: The Fear and Love of God. Education and Instruction 15 2. Importance of Catechism for the Individual and for Society 18 CHAPTER II. THE CATECHIST. 1. The Catechist’s Mission: Catechists hy Right of Office; Assistant Catechists; Parents, Teachers, Lay Catechists 22 2. Excellence of this Mission when Properly Fulfilled; Personal Benefit, Merit, Reward 27 CHAPTER III. THE QUALITIES OF A GOOD CATECHIST. 1. Professional Qualities: Knowledge, Pedagogical Skill 31 2. Moral Qualities: Love for the Pupils, Prudence, Piety 33 3. The Catechist’s Exterior: Bearing, Words, Deeds 37 CHAPTER IV. THE PUPILS. 1. The Pupils: Dignity of Souls, the Catechist’s Helpers 42 2. Divisions and Grades: Different Categories; Concentric Programs 43 3. Dispositions of Pupils: Desire for Instruction, Attention, Docility, Generosity 47 CHAPTER V.

ORGANIZATION. 1. Place and Equipment: School, Church, Special Hall; Benches and Tables or Chairs and Desks; Pictures, Blackboard 50 2. Time for Catechism: Duration of Lesson, Choice of Days, Distribution of Exercises 53 3. Discipline: Exactitude of Teachers and Pupils; Behavior of Pupils, Silence; Regulation; Honors; Emulation, Repression 56 CHAPTER VI. METHOD. 1. Method in General: Divisions: Induction and Deduction; Analysis and Synthesis 63 2. Qualities of Method: Unity, Order, Clearness 65 CHAPTER VII. INTUITION. 1. The Distinctive Mark of Good Method: Natural or Intuitive Method 71 2. Means of Making Abstract Ideas Palpable to Sense: Comparisons, Parables, Examples, Stories, Pictures, Stereopticon Views 73 CHAPTER VIII. FORMS OF TEACHING. General Idea and Division of the Subject 85 1. The Expository Form: When and How to Use It 85 2. The Socratic Form: Utility, Necessary Conditions 87 3. The Dialogue Form: Nature, Practical Directions 88 CHAPTER IX. QUESTIONING. 1. Questions: Kinds and Qualities.

Socratic Questioning, Recitation, Examination 90 2. Answers: Qualities; Directions for Specific Cases 95 CHAPTER X. MEMORY. 1. Legitimate Function of Memory: Learning by Heart 99 2. Pedagogic Directions: How to Study, When to Use Oral Method, How to Use the Blackboard 100 PART II. SPECIAL METHODS. CHAPTER I. CATECHISM FOR LITTLE CHILDREN. 1. Under Six Years: Prayers, Sacred History, Catechism 107 2. From Six to Eight Years: Prayers, Sacred History, Catechism, Preparation for Confession 111 CHAPTER II. CATECHISM AFTER FIRST COMMUNION. General View and Division of the Subject 118 1. Prayers: Program and Method 119 2. Sacred History: Purpose and Program 122 3. Catechism: Purpose and Program 123 CHAPTER III. EXPLANATION OF TEXT. Kinds of Explanation. Division of Chapter 125 1. Explanation of Words: Words of Many Meanings, Technical Terms, Figurative Expressions 126 2. Explanation of Things and Ideas: Title of the Chapter, Questions and Answers 129 CHAPTER IV. DEVELOPMENT OF A DEFINITION.

1. Synthetic Method. Example, Faith 133 2. Analytic Method. Example, a Sacrament 137 3. Which Method to Prefer. Special Cases 139 CHAPTER V. DEMONSTRATION. 1. Nature of Demonstration in the Teaching of Religion. Method of Procedure 143 2. Refutation of Objections. Practical Directions 147 CHAPTER VI. THE MORAL APPLICATION. Necessity of the Moral Application 150 1. Sentiments to Elicit: Which and How 151 2. Practical Resolutions: Necessity and Means 152 3. Motives of Action: Importance, Kinds, Directions 153 CHAPTER VII. INTRODUCTION TO THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 1. The Christian Spirit: Necessity, Constituent Virtues 157 2. The Christian Conscience: How to Form It 160 3. Christian Practices: Prayer, Confession, Mass, Communion, Devotions 163 CHAPTER VIII. SPECIAL CATECHISMS. 1. For Young People: Character of their Instruction; Associations; Lay Catechists; Vocation 171 2. For Backward Pupils: Two Kinds; Program 175 3. For Converts: Kind of Instruction 177 4. For the Sick: Special Cases; Role of Catechists 179 CHAPTER IX.

REVIEWS. Utility of Reviews 183 1. Reviews Proper. Different Methods of Procedure 183 2. Other Review Exercises: The Principal Truths; General Outlines; Recreative Catechisms 185 3. Examinations and Competitions. The Annual Competition at Rome. Examinations for First Communion 188 4. Catechism Festivals: Utility, Special Exercises, First Communion 190 CHAPTER X. PREPARATION. Necessity of Preparation 194 1. Remote Preparation: Of Mind and Heart; Means of Perfecting It. Normal Courses for Catechists 195 2. Proximate Preparation: Necessity; Advantages; Practical Directions 197 MODEL CATECHISMS. A WORD TO THE READER 201 CATECHISMS ON THE SIGN OF THE CROSS. I. Catechism for Young Children 202 II. Catechism for Older Children 212 III. Catechism for Young People 222 APPENDIX. CONFRATERNITY OF CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE. Advantages 233 The Roman Archconfraternity of Christian Doctrine 233 Indulgences Granted To the Roman Archconfraternity 234 To the Faithful who Teach or Study Catechism 236 For First Communion 237

• Creator/s: Christian Brothers
• Date: 1912
• Book Topics/Themes: Catechetics, Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, Course of Religious Instruction, Catechetics — Catholic Church

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