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Introductory catechesis offered at local parishes
By Denver Catholic Register
Dedicated to the Christian formation of adults, the Neocatechumenal Way is offering an introductory catechesis at seven area parishes and one in Pueblo this fall, with most beginning this week. Two of the catecheses will be held in Spanish.
The Neocatechume-nal Way is a Vatican-approved, post-baptismal catechumenate that aims to bring Catholics to mature faith. In the early Church, people who wanted to become Christians followed a path of formation that was called a catechumenate. Today, increasing secularization has led to a need for such formation to again be offered, thus the neo or “new” catechumenate.
The eight-week introductory catechesis is presented by a team, which includes lay people and often seminarians and a priest. It is not necessary to attend every session.
The word “catechumenate” comes from katekeo, which means “to resound” or “to listen.” The object of the catechesis is to proclaim the Good News of salvation in such a manner that it resonates or “echoes” with the listener, bringing about a fuller understanding of the Gospel message and conversion of heart.
There is no cost to attend the catechesis. It is open to those 13 and older. Babysitting is provided. Here is list of parishes offering the catechesis:
Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Denver
1530 Logan St.
Started Sept. 21 (church basement)
7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays
Call: Robert Eddy, 303-570-7450
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Pueblo
414 W. 11th St.
Starts Oct. 11
7 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays
Call: David Maldonado, 714-914-0745
Holy Family, Denver
4380 Utica St. (West Wing)
Started Sept. 20
7:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays
Call: Walter Revoal, 303-349-5973
Immaculate Conception, Lafayette
715 Cabrini Dr.
Started Sept. 21
7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, Parish Hall
Call: Mark Kostoff, 303-332-4624
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Fort Collins
5450 S. Lemay Ave.
Starts Sep. 27
7:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays
Call: Father Federico Colautti, 303-733-2220
St. James, Denver
1311 Oneida St.
Started Sept. 20
7 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays
Call: Father Felix Medina, 303-322-7449
In Spanish
St. Theresa, Frederick
502 Walnut St.
Starts Sept. 28
7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays
Call: Father Hernan Florez, 303-833-2966
Sacred Heart of Jesus, Boulder
1318 Mapleton Ave. (school cafeteria)
Starts Sept. 27
7:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays
Call: Jim Major, 303-550-9073
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