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Families return for another group meeting in approximately one month to prepare for the next unit.Children return each week and are taught by their grade-level catechist each session.OPTION 2Parents catechizetheir children at home using parent-friendly materials. Lesson A Lessons B%u2013E Next UnitFamilies gather with the program leader and experience a slideshow presentation on the unit theme. Parents stay with the leader for the continuation of the presentation and for catechetical preparation. While this takes place, children go with their grade-level catechists to complete the first session.OPTION 1%u00aeWhat Is Family Catechesis?Family-Centered Faith FormationExplain what family catechesis is. A brief description is provided, but you may wish to define it based on your approach.Say: According to the Directory for Catechesis, %u201cThe family proclaims the Gospel. As a domestic church founded on the sacrament of matrimony that also has a missionary dimension, the Christian family takes part in the Church%u2019s mission of evangelization and is therefore an agent of catechesis.%u201d (no. 231)In Christ Our Life Family Catechesis, you will proclaim the Gospel by guiding your child%u2019s formation in the faith. While the program provides you with the flexibility and resources to help you succeed in this role, your presence is the most important aspect; being present as your child grows in our Catholic faith is a wonderful%u00a0gift. As part of this program, we will gather for one group faith formation meeting per month. These meetings will feature a variety of activities that will nurture our Catholic faith and build community with other families in our parish.%u201cBelieving parents, with their daily example of life, have the most effective capacity to transmit the beauty of the Christian faith to their children.%u201dDirectory for Catechesis, #124FYIwww.christourlife.com i-3 Christ Our Life Family Catechesis Leader Guide%u00a9 All rights reserved. 5856SAMPLE