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Catechetics India

Catechetics India, a quarterly periodical containing concepts for the work of catechesis and religious instruction in India, was introduced by NITIKA Don Bosco in August 1983. It promoted articles around the following topics:.

  • 1. Religious instruction in a church or school setting.
  • 2. A culturally relevant catechetical approach to youth
  • 3. The spiritual requirements of urban and rural youth
  • 4. Alternatives to the school or parish where catechesis may be conducted include other forms of religion and communities
  • 5. Youth religious instruction that is ongoing.

It also included lesson plans, news, opinion pieces, audio-visual aids, and other unique elements in addition to scholarly papers. It persisted in being the top catechetical review in the nation. However, from the year 2014 to 2018, the journal was inactive owing to a number of unforeseen situations. In order to reach a bigger audience, it was then revived in August 2018 but this time in magazine style. The 12 sections of the newly formatted issue of Catechetics India, each prefixed with the letters CAT, include catechesis on the Bible, the most recent doctrines of the Catholic Church, liturgy, church symbols, faith in family, cinema catechism, needs of youth, and catechism of activity. The magazine's substance is very different from the older journal format. This quarterly magazine is meant for every Catechist and every Catholic Family. It is a magazine to learn, love and live our faith. It is a magazine to use, muse and amuse! It is meant for self not for shelf!

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  • December
    Catechetical Workshop
  • Date:
    06-12-2024
  • A Catechetical workshop was organized in Bengali on December 5, 2024, at Seva Kendra Kharagpur for the Catechism teachers and catechists of Medinipur Deanery. This deanery consists of 14 parishes, one of which is cared for by the Salesians of Don Bosco. The participants at the workshop were from 10 parishes of the Deanery. It was a mixed group of male and female catechists as well as some religious sisters from four religious congregations. Fr. Kumudo Kuriakose Digal from Nitika Don Bosco was the resource person. He talked about Jubilee Indulgence, explaining its meaning, brief history, and benefits for the faithful. The participants were happy to learn about the possibility of gaining both plenary and partial indulgences for the remission of their temporal punishment. After the workshop, the participants were made to come together in their parish groups to draw up some action plans for the Jubilee 2025. Afternoon the participants were prepared for the sacrament of confession as a preparation for the feast of the Nativity of our Lord. Over all the participants were grateful for the sessions taken and the usefulness of it for their life and ministry. 

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  • December
    Workshop & Recollection
  • Date:
    01-12-2024
  • A Catechetical workshop was organized on December 1, 2024, at the Archbishops’ House Kolkata for the Catechism teachers of Howrah & Hooghly Deanery. This deanery consists of ten parishes, two of which are cared for by the Salesians of Don Bosco. The participants at the workshop were from the Church of Our Lady of Happy Voyage Howrah, St. Joseph the Worker Church Santragachi, and Catholic Church Premnagar. Fr. Kumudo Kuriakose Digal from Nitika Don Bosco was the resource person, and he talked about Jubilee Indulgence, explaining its meaning, brief history, and benefits for the faithful. The participants were happy to learn about the possibility of gaining both plenary and partial indulgences for the remission of their temporal punishment. After the workshop, the participants were encouraged to spend some time in silence to approach the sacrament of confession as a preparation for the feast of the Nativity of our Lord.

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  • November
    Catechetical Course
  • Date:
    27-11-2024
  • From November 18th to 22nd, 2024, a five-day Catechetical course was held for the Pre-Novices at Savio Bhavan Azimganj. The course was designed to introduce the Pre-Novices to the official Catechisms of the Church, as well as church documents on Liturgy, ecology, and Marian dogmas.

    The resource person, Fr. Kumudo Digal SDB, introduced the Pre-Novices to the history of different catechisms and provided a brief timeline of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. He explained its structure and purpose and went on to introduce the Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church, and the DOCAT.

    Fr. Digal also explained the importance of liturgy, including the liturgical seasons, the dos and don'ts of Sunday Liturgy, and  the Divine Office. In addition, he introduced the four Marian Dogmas of the church to help the Pre-Novices understand the Catholic understanding of Mary as the Mother of God, her virginity, immaculate conception, and assumption.

    At the end of the course, the Pre-Novices felt that it was a very enriching experience and found it useful for their growth in knowledge of faith and liturgy.

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  • October
    Inter-Parish Catechetical Day 2024
  • Date:
    28-10-2024
  • Around 270 children and teachers including sisters and priests from Bandel, Liluah, and Kalyani came together at Bandel Church on 27th October 2024, to celebrate inter-parish Catechetical Day - a joyful event filled with faith-based activities and competitions. Hosted by Bandel Parish, the event began in the Parish Hall, where attendees were welcomed warmly at registration and served breakfast, supported by dedicated volunteers, setting a positive and inclusive tone for the day.

    By 10 a.m., catechetical sessions were in full swing. Under the guidance of Father Kumudo Kuriakose Digal, Director of Catechetical Ministry, children engaged in interactive discussions on the Holy Eucharist. The session then transitioned into a moment of spiritual reflection with Praise and Adoration, and many participants received the Sacrament of Reconciliation, deepening their connection to their faith.

    At noon, all gathered for a solemn celebration of the Holy Eucharist in the historic Bandel Basilica. Led by the main celebrant, Father Chandan Banerjee, with heartfelt readings from each parish, the sacrament of communion became the true heart of Catechetical Day.

    A community lunch followed in Fatima Hall, where parish representatives ensured everyone was well served. It was a wonderful time for fellowship, as attendees bonded over a shared meal, strengthening community ties.

    In the afternoon, cultural events took the spotlight, showcasing the talent of each parish. From an uplifting welcome dance by Bandel’s Sunday school teachers to spirited choirs, skits, and prayer dances, the performances brought biblical stories to life and embodied a vibrant display of community spirit.

    The day continued with a Bible Quiz, sparking excitement and testing biblical knowledge, followed by a projector show featuring highlights from each parish. In a show of commitment and enthusiasm, Kalyani emerged as the standout participant in the catechetical events. The event also honoured Catechism teachers who have dedicated over a decade to nurturing children’s faith and education - a heartfelt tribute to their service.

    The day concluded with a vote of thanks from Fr. Kumudo, followed by a final tea gathering, marking the end of Catechetical Day 2024 with cherished memories and a strengthened education to faith.

     

     

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  • October
    Know, Grow and Share
  • Date:
    18-10-2024
  • On October 17th, 2024, a workshop was held for the sisters belonging to the congregation of St. Anne’s of Chennai. This course was designed to aid participants in becoming more effective in their pastoral ministry. The workshop was divided into three sections. Initially, the participants received logistical information pertaining to family visits, visits to the sick, and how to prepare individuals for liturgical celebrations in villages. The subsequent part of the workshop was centred around preparing children for their First Holy Communion as well as providing a brief explanation of the Mass. Lastly, the workshop covered the use of social media in catechesis with a focus on a few do’s and don’ts. Father Kumudo Kuriakose Digal, the Catechetical Director of Nitika, was the resource person of the day. The workshop had 32 participants who expressed satisfaction with the sessions and provided positive feedback regarding how it would benefit them in their parishes and other settings of their ministry. 

Catechetical seminars are organised for religious and lay animators on various catechetical topics. The group can approach the director for the same and can organise in their own settings or at Nitika Don Bosco. But it should be arranged at least three months prior to the scheduled programme.

Nitika Don Bosco offers residential training programme for the parish lay/missionary catechists, Catechism teachers and other lay faithful interested in faith education. This course covers the basics of our catholic faith. The course consists of 25 hours of classes touching on the Biblical, sacramental, liturgical, moral, doctrinal, devotional, and ecclesial catechesis. The courses are offered in different languages (English, Bengali, Hindi, Santhali and Nepali). To know the scheduled dates of this trainings go into our programme calendar 2023-2024. 

This course is organised to help the participants become basic Bible literate within two years. It is not a residential course. Each day is dedicated to one or two Books of the Bible. The classes are held on weekends. For the Hindi speaking group, it is held on Saturdays twice a month from 3pm to 6pm and for the English-speaking group on Sundays from 10am to 1 pm. If a group approaches for a residential course then the facilities may be availed for the same.
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