{"id":502816,"date":"2024-10-30T17:51:29","date_gmt":"2024-10-30T15:51:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/?p=502816"},"modified":"2024-10-30T17:51:29","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T15:51:29","slug":"vienna-parishs-new-catechism-model-empowers-graduates-to-teach-younger-generations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/en\/vienna-parishs-new-catechism-model-empowers-graduates-to-teach-younger-generations\/","title":{"rendered":"Vienna parish’s new catechism model empowers graduates to teach younger generations"},"content":{"rendered":"

Starting this month, the “St. Anthony” Parish Catechism School in Vienna has introduced<\/a> an innovative teaching approach, allowing recent graduates to take on the role of catechists for younger students.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Presbytera Patricia Moga, the parish school coordinator, designed the innovative educational model. To ensure the quality of the information shared, about 20 young people\u2014graduates from the past 9 to 10 years\u2014attended training sessions led by Fr. Ioan Moga, Patricia Moga, and trainers Maria Piciu and Drago\u0219 Parasca.<\/p>\n

During these sessions, students aged 14 to 19 were trained in modern pedagogical methods, created interactive lesson plans, and practised various techniques for conveying Christian teachings.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe main idea is to (re)discover the mysteries of faith together with the children,\u201d explained representatives of the \u201cSt. Anthony\u201d Parish.<\/p>\n

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Photo: Vienna St Anthony’s Parish<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The new concept, launched in early September, involves groups of two or three catechists, assisted by other youth and an adult, who teach structured lessons on specific topics from Orthodox doctrine.<\/p>\n

Lessons include open discussions, group activities, and creative workshops, all of which aim to foster thought and reflection among the children.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile this requires twice the effort, it has successfully encouraged high schoolers to shift from recipients to transmitters, from receivers to givers of faith. This pedagogical exercise helps them deepen their own knowledge, clarify certain approaches, and, most importantly, practice continuous reflection in the light of faith,\u201d stated parish representatives.<\/p>\n

Photo: Vienna St Anthony’s Parish<\/p>\n

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