Catechesis is a pastoral care through which the Church ensures the integral formation of all her faithful. It concerns infants, adolescents, adults, confirmation candidates; preparation for Christian marriage and doctrine for the deepening of the faith.
What is expected of us?
- Catechumens should be registered through their respective Know your neighbour communities.
- Catechumens should be instructed on the importance of Sunday masses and the necessity to belong to an action group in the Church. They shall attend the 2ndMass at 9:30am.
- Each catechumen should choose his godparent right from Year I of the catechumenate.
- The evaluation of catechumens should consider not only the intellectual aspect but also the Christian life and engagement in Church activities; the testimony from their KYN is required.
- Insist on life testimonies during doctrine classes
- That the parish priest ensure the training of catechists
- Organize meetings with parents and Godparents of catechumens
- Teach notions related to the material life of the Church (especially for Confirmation candidates)
- Encourage catechumens to have their bibles from the first year of doctrine classes.
NB: The period of formation before first Holy Communion is three years.
During his or her time of formation, a catechumen has to observe the following obligations:
- To attend Mass every Sunday.
- To attend all Catechesis courses.
- To pay his/her Church contributions.
- To obligatorily attend Know-Your-Neighbour-meetings in his/her neighbourhood and to join a church group.
- To participate in the cleaning of the Church when it is the turn of their community.
- To own the diocesan youths card.
If you wish to register for catechesis, kindly contact the moderator of your small christian community, or contact the parish priest if you are new.
Coordinator of Catechesis:
Leader: Father Lewis NGANTCHOUKO (674 765 007)
Assistants: Mme KINGAH Florence