FORMACIJA ŽUPNIH KATEHETA U ŠKOLI ZA ŽUPNE SURADNIKE U ĐAKOVAČKO-OSJEČKOJ NADBISKUPIJI ANALIZA I KRITIČKI OSVRT
THE FORMATION OF PARISH CATECHIST IN THE SCHOOL FOR PASTORAL ASSOCIATES IN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF ĐAKOVO-OSIJEK. THE ANALYSIS AND CRITICAL REVIEW

Summary/Abstract: The School for pastoral associates in the Archdiocese of Đakovo-Osijek was opened in 2004. It lasts for two years. The aim of the School is to provide initial and fundamental theological-pastoral-catechetical and spiritual formation for lay people, the volunteer pastoral associates, who are encouraged and sent by their parish communities to receive better formation. Of the 207 participants who finished the School, 60% is actively involved in pastoral catechetical activities in the parish. The 40% that are not engaged in the activities show the need for a better and more systematic permanent pedagogical-catechetical and ecclesial- spiritual care before and after finishing the School. Part of the students are not engaged in those areas for which they have been preparing during school. Motives for attending the School are intrinsic. The understanding and experiencing of the School as a form of adult catechesis suggests that the Church in Đakovo-Osijek has recognized the desire of many adult believers for deepening their faith.

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