The programme prepared the trainers both theoretically and practically for a contextualised training programme for the catechists and catechism teachers back in their provinces. The major topics dealt with during the three days were the Tasks of Catechesis, the Content of Catechesis in CCC, Youcat and Docat, Family Catechesis, Youth Catechesis, Faith Responsibility of the Catechism Teacher, Preparing a Catechetical Lesson Plan, Using AI in Catechesis, Gospel Magic and Christian Action Songs. The resource persons included Frs Sivy Koroth, Kumuda Digal, Jayan Joseph, Franco Periera, Maria Anand, Arvind Khalkho, Alfred Paul and Dinesh.
Before departing, each province prepared an annual plan for the training of the catechists and catechism teachers in the various regions of their respective provinces and decided to focus on the training of catechists and catechism teachers as a priority during the academic year.
Fr. Kumuda Digal
