The Catechist's Manual; brief course
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- The Catechist's Manual; brief course
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- 1912
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The Catechist's Manual; brief course
Author: Christian Brothers
Year: 1912
TABLE OF CONTENTS. Brief of His Holiness Pope Pius X Preface PART I. THE GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF METHOD. CHAPTER I. CATECHISM. 1. End and Aim of Catechism: The Fear and Love of God. Education and Instruction 15 2. Importance of Catechism for the Individual and for Society 18 CHAPTER II. THE CATECHIST. 1. The Catechist's Mission: Catechists hy Right of Office; Assistant Catechists; Parents, Teachers, Lay Catechists 22 2. Excellence of this Mission when Properly Fulfilled; Personal Benefit, Merit, Reward 27 CHAPTER III. THE QUALITIES OF A GOOD CATECHIST. 1. Professional Qualities: Knowledge, Pedagogical Skill . 31 2. Moral Qualities: Love for the Pupils, Prudence, Piety 33 3. The Catechist's Exterior: Bearing, Words, Deeds. . 37 CHAPTER IV. THE PUPILS. 1. The Pupils: Dignity of Souls, the Catechist's Helpers 42 2. Divisions and Grades: Different Categories; Concentric Programs 43 3. Dispositions of Pupils: Desire for Instruction, Attention, Docility, Generosity 47 CHAPTER V. ORGANIZATION. 1. Place and Equipment: School, Church, Special Hall; Benches and Tables or Chairs and Desks; Pictures, Blackboard 50 2. Time for Catechism: Duration of Lesson, Choice of Days, Distribution of Exercis