Catechism, getting it to non Practicing family

[Clevus]

Is their a Church approved Catechism e-course for children that can be taken online that my son’s children can follow and he can monitor.? They go to non religious civil public schools. Even a live Church examination would be fine after completing a session for verifying their credentials if they should need it later in life. I think in the 50’s we had a children’s study Catechism book always with plenty of pictures to keep interest focused. If my son can’t answer the questions, I don’t mind doing so as he’s not up to snuff on his learning either.

While this is happening, I intend to start my own corriculum I will pass on to my son to teach. It will start with basic prayers for novice Catholics etc.

They range from age 6 to 16.

Thanks.

 

[thistle]

Is their a Church approved Catechism e-course for children that can be taken online that my son’s children can follow and he can monitor.? They go to non religious civil public schools. Even a live Church examination would be fine after completing a session for verifying their credentials if they should need it later in life. I think in the 50’s we had a children’s study Catechism book always with plenty of pictures to keep interest focused. If my son can’t answer the questions, I don’t mind doing so as he’s not up to snuff on his learning either.

While this is happening, I intend to start my own corriculum I will pass on to my son to teach. It will start with basic prayers for novice Catholics etc.

They range from age 6 to 16.

Thanks.

Have you tried the Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. That is the entire CCC in a question and answer format.

vatican.va/archive/compendium_ccc/documents/archive_2005_compendium-ccc_en.html

 

[Clevus]

Have you tried the Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. That is the entire CCC in a question and answer format.

vatican.va/archive/compendium_ccc/documents/archive_2005_compendium-ccc_en.html

Thanks. It might be one solution. I would think that 14 year olds would have no problems with this format and content. But immediately one would need to side track and explain to a 6 year old what reasoning is. I’m thinking more of a simplified school book format. Usually these skim the surface that cannot be immediately grasped by young minds, but provide the essentials until more detailed explanations can be filled in with the senior lessons.

For instance, the teachings on the beatific vision in detail was never presented to us kids, but we were simply told we went to heaven and were happy to eternity. It was explained later in more senior classes. These are poor examples of what I mean. I’ll keep searching online, thanks.

 

[angell1]

Thanks. It might be one solution. I would think that 14 year olds would have no problems with this format and content. But immediately one would need to side track and explain to a 6 year old what reasoning is. I’m thinking more of a simplified school book format. Usually these skim the surface that cannot be immediately grasped by young minds, but provide the essentials until more detailed explanations can be filled in with the senior lessons.

For instance, the teachings on the beatific vision in detail was never presented to us kids, but we were simply told we went to heaven and were happy to eternity. It was explained later in more senior classes. These are poor examples of what I mean. I’ll keep searching online, thanks.

there’s also the YouCAT (youth catechism), I don’t know if it covers everything but you could just supplement anything you think is missing

 

[SuscipeMeDomine]

Might it be better to enroll them in the faith formation classes offered by the parish rather than entrust their formation to someone you describe as “not up to snuff.” Not only would they get qualified teachers (hopefully!) but also get to know other children and teens in the parish and make some new friends.

If your son is interested in increasing his knowledge there are options ranging from reading or studying on his own to taking online classes to various activities in the parish.