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www.christourlife.com 15 Family Catechesis Director Guide5857 %u00a9 All rights reserved.%u00aeImplementation Models The following pages provide suggestions for presenting the Christ Our Life Family Catechesis program according to the four pillars of the Catechism. These models can be easily adapted to fit the needs of your parish. Please note: The lessons about Advent, Christmas, Lent, Holy Week, and Easter can be moved to coincide with their corresponding liturgical seasons.Implementation Model 1: School-Year Monthly Model This model follows a typical faith formation year. Monthly group meetings are held nine times per year and last about an hour and 15 minutes. Seasonal group meetings take place at appropriate times during the year. Month Group Meetings Instruction with Catechists or ParentsAugust Parent Orientation (see page 29) NoneSeptember Part 1: The CreedGrade-specific Lesson A** with grade-level catechistGrade-specific Lessons B%u2013E** from Part 1October Part 2: The Sacraments Grade-specific Lesson A** with grade-level catechistGrade-specific Lessons B%u2013E** from Part 2November/DecemberSeasonal Lesson: Advent/Christmas Seasonal lesson with grade-level catechist followed by a group celebration*Christmas lesson from the Special Seasons and Lessons section of the Student BookJanuary Part 3: Moral Life Grade-specific Lesson A** with grade-level catechistGrade-specific Lessons B%u2013E** from Part 3February Part 4: PrayerGrade-specific Lesson A** with grade-level catechistGrade-specific Lessons B%u2013E** from Part 4March Seasonal Lesson: Lent/Holy Week/Easter Seasonal lesson with grade-level catechist followed by a group celebration*Holy Week and Easter lessons from the Special Seasons and Lessons section of the Student BookApril Part 5: Missionary DiscipleshipGrade-specific Lesson A** with grade-level catechistGrade-specific Lessons B%u2013E** from Part 5May End-of-year group celebration* None*See pages 18%u201319 for more information about planning group celebrations.**See page 34 for the grade-level groupings of chapters and their lesson designations.SAMPLE