What is catechesis? Catechesis simply means to teach by word of mouth. In its principle parts it literally means to echo forth or resound down. Christian catechesis, then, is an echo of the Word of God spoken through a teacher, the catechist, that resounds into the minds and hearts of those who hear it, the catechumen. This echo is a passing or handing on of the faith and teachings of the Church to adults and children alike. Formal catechesis developed in the first few centuries of the Church, and over time the content of this teaching came to include four pillars or four movements of a great symphony: what the Church believes (the Apostle’s Creed), what she celebrates (the Sacraments), what she prays (the Lord’s Prayer), and what she lives (the Commandments and fruits of the Spirit). Catechesis is not information but formation into a way of life, the life of Christ and his Body, the Church.

Why catechesis? The ultimate purpose of catechesis is communion with the triune God. Practically and more specifically, the purpose is to pass on the Christian faith from one person and one generation to the next, just as Jesus did with the apostles and the apostles with those after them and someone, whether priest, teacher, parent, or friend, did with you. This is what the word “tradition” means: to hand on the faith. The Church, regardless of denomination, has struggled to do this in our post-Christian age. The numbers are staggering of those who grew up in the faith but have now left. We are daily immersed in a secular culture and story, a world where God is either privatized or anesthetized. The goal of catechesis is to immerse us – adults and children – into an alternative story and culture, the kingdom of God, and form us into an alternative way of being, the life and love of the triune God. No one baptizes himself, likewise no one catechizes himself. We all receive the faith with its teachings as gift from those who have gone before us. The purpose of catechesis is to create missionary disciples, who receive the gift of the Gospel from spiritual fathers and mothers and pass it on to others.

St. Aidan's Catechism Class

This is the first in a series of catechetical lectures. Our Instructors are Deacon Aaron Williams, assisted by Bill Baldwin. 

Due to technical issues, the first 3:44 minutes were rerecorded and added to the live recording. This accounts for the difference in dynamics. 

May this series of teachings be a blessing in your growth in Christ. 

Fr. Michael Flowers, Rector 
www.staidanskc.org

Adult and Children’s Catechism Classes 
October 6, 2019 through June 7, 2020
9 a.m. in the Café before 10 a.m. Eucharist 

What is catechesis? Catechesis simply means to teach by word of mouth. In its principle parts it literally means to echo forth or resound down. Christian catechesis, then, is an echo of the Word of God spoken through a teacher, the catechist, that resounds into the minds and hearts of those who hear it, the catechumen. This echo is a passing or handing on of the faith and teachings of the Church to adults and children alike. Formal catechesis developed in the first few centuries of the Church, and over time the content of this teaching came to include four pillars or four movements of a great symphony: what the Church believes (the Apostle’s Creed), what she celebrates (the Sacraments), what she prays (the Lord’s Prayer), and what she lives (the Commandments and fruits of the Spirit). Catechesis is not information but formation into a way of life, the life of Christ and his Body, the Church.

Why catechesis? The ultimate purpose of catechesis is communion with the triune God. Practically and more specifically, the purpose is to pass on the Christian faith from one person and one generation to the next, just as Jesus did with the apostles and the apostles with those after them and someone, whether priest, teacher, parent, or friend, did with you. This is what the word “tradition” means: to hand on the faith. The Church, regardless of denomination, has struggled to do this in our post-Christian age. The numbers are staggering of those who grew up in the faith but have now left. We are daily immersed in a secular culture and story, a world where God is either privatized or anesthetized. The goal of catechesis is to immerse us – adults and children – into an alternative story and culture, the kingdom of God, and form us into an alternative way of being, the life and love of the triune God. No one baptizes himself, likewise no one catechizes himself. We all receive the faith with its teachings as gift from those who have gone before us. The purpose of catechesis is to create missionary disciples, who receive the gift of the Gospel from spiritual fathers and mothers and pass it on to others.

The Apostles Creed

I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the Holy Spirit
and born of the virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again.
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of the saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.

1. I Believe - St. Aidan's Catechism Class- Deacon Aaron Williams - 10.06.19

What is catechesis? Catechesis simply means to teach by word of mouth. In its principle parts it literally means to echo forth or resound down. Christian catechesis, then, is an echo of the Word of God spoken through a teacher, the catechist, that resounds into the minds and hearts of those who hear it, the catechumen. This echo is a passing or handing on of the faith and teachings of the Church to adults and children alike. Formal catechesis developed in the first few centuries of the Church, and over time the content of this teaching came to include four pillars or four movements of a great symphony: what the Church believes (the Apostle’s Creed), what she celebrates (the Sacraments), what she prays (the Lord’s Prayer), and what she lives (the Commandments and fruits of the Spirit). Catechesis is not information but formation into a way of life, the life of Christ and his Body, the Church.

Why catechesis? The ultimate purpose of catechesis is communion with the triune God. Practically and more specifically, the purpose is to pass on the Christian faith from one person and one generation to the next, just as Jesus did with the apostles and the apostles with those after them and someone, whether priest, teacher, parent, or friend, did with you. This is what the word “tradition” means: to hand on the faith. The Church, regardless of denomination, has struggled to do this in our post-Christian age. The numbers are staggering of those who grew up in the faith but have now left. We are daily immersed in a secular culture and story, a world where God is either privatized or anesthetized. The goal of catechesis is to immerse us – adults and children – into an alternative story and culture, the kingdom of God, and form us into an alternative way of being, the life and love of the triune God. No one baptizes himself, likewise no one catechizes himself. We all receive the faith with its teachings as gift from those who have gone before us. The purpose of catechesis is to create missionary disciples, who receive the gift of the Gospel from spiritual fathers and mothers and pass it on to others.

The Apostles Creed

I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the Holy Spirit
and born of the virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again.
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of the saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.

2. I Believe In God The Father, Creator - St. Aidan's Catechism Class, Dnc. Aaron Williams 10.13.19

This is the fourth in a series of catechetical lectures. Our Instructors are Deacon Aaron Williams, assisted by Bill Baldwin.

4. The Incarnation of Jesus Christ considers, I believe ... he was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and born of the Virgin Mary. 

Our third lecture failed to record and will be re-recorded at some point in the series.

The Apostles Creed

I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the Holy Spirit
and born of the virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again.
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of the saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.

4. The Incarnation Of Jesus Christ - St. Aidan's Catechism - Deacon Aaron Williams 10.27.19

The Apostles Creed

I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the Holy Spirit
and born of the virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again.
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of the saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.

5. He Suffered ... & was Crucified - St. Aidan's Catechism Class - Deacon Aaron Williams - 11.03.19

Deacon Aaron Williams continues in the Apostles Creed, ... was crucified, died and was buried; He descended to the dead. Apologies for the audio quality. Better next time! 

The Apostles Creed

I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the Holy Spirit
and born of the virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again.
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of the saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.

6. Crucified, Dead, Buried, Descended to the Dead - St. Aidan's Catechism  - Deacon Aaron Williams

24. Introduction To Life In Christ - St. Aidan's Catechism - Deacon Aaron Williams

Weekly Sermons from St. Aidan's Anglican Church. We are a member of the ACNA (Anglican Church of North America. We are in the Anglican Diocese of the Upper Midwest. Visit us in person and check out our website at www.staidanskc.org.

24. Introduction To Life In Christ - St. Aidan's Catechism - Deacon Aaron Williams

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