Catechetical Sunday 2023 (A)

Suggestions around the theme
No matter, I'm calling you!

• Animation tracks to exchange from the theme

Here are some ideas for reflection and exchanges based on the theme of Catechetical Sunday at various times of the pastoral year, for different groups in the parish, for example:

• In pastoral team.
• In synodal team or any other team of people involved in the community (liturgy team, churchwardens, etc.);
• In intergenerational groups, catechetical or not.
• A group of people in a seniors' residence who are offered an opportunity to exchange.
• A group of adolescents already existing or gathered on an ad hoc basis;
• A self-help group existing in the community, to which a rejuvenation could be offered.

Suggested questions to kick off the exchange:

How do you react to this theme?
How does this theme resonate with your commitment?

• Other ways to make the theme visible in the community:
• Record a podcast or video capsule featuring some testimonials from people already engaged. This recording could be presented to groups meeting for the first time, at a catechetical or other activity.
• Place the poster prominently, where the various meetings are held (for baptism, catechesis, etc.), or in the various reception areas, whether in the presbytery or in the place of worship.
• Project the image of the poster on the screen during virtual meetings.
• Add the theme after the signature in sending emails.

It doesn’t matter, I’m calling you

A DISORIENTING GOD
"It doesn't matter, I'm calling you," says the Lord.
It doesn't matter whether you're a catechist or catechized,
even at the last minute,
you are still being called.

NO MATTER
Lord, what bothers me is that you seem to believe in me!
Your justice is not human justice, because you call me!

I CALL YOU
"My friend, I'm calling you no matter what your questions,
your doubts, your worldliness.
My love sees what brings you to fullness of life.
I come to set you free."