|
|
Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Theology
Notes
- Abstract:
- This thesis-project focuses on the catechesis for the RCIA process at Barry University in four movements: first, a narrative of the RCIA’s current praxis at Barry University with a critical analysis of the process; second, a historical-critical review of the development of the Roman Catholic Church, its liturgy, and the catechumenate; third, a model of conversion and images of the Church which facilitate conversion; and fourth, a proposed praxis which locates the RCIA process within the context of conversion ecclesiology. This proposed praxis is guided by a qualitative analysis of questions and responses of participants in a confirmation preparation process during academic year 2004-2005. A critical review of the current praxis and historical developments in light of the Second Vatican Council’s emphasis on full, active, conscious participation in the liturgy, provides a model for a catechetical session and an ordo of catechesis for the four periods of the RCIA process (inquiry or precatechumenate, catechumenate, purification and enlightenment, and mystagogy). Each catechetical session seeks to answer a series of questions concerning Catholic identity and participation in the life of the Church and the world – “Who are we? What do we pray? What do we believe? – returning to the question, “Who are we?” by following Stephen Bevans’ models of contextual theology (a combination of the praxis model, translation model, and countercultural model) which call for committed action, reflection on action, and informed committed action in an ever-deepening spiral of understanding. Qualitative analysis of data gathered from participants in a confirmation process during the Fall of 2004 and the Spring of 2005 provided questions and responses which yielded “markers” for the conversion process, and guided the content of the catechesis depending on the level of understanding revealed in the questions and responses. While catechesis will always transmit the core symbols of Christian faith and Catholic identity, the questions and responses guide the catechists in facilitating this “handing on” of faith and tradition according to the hearers’ ability and need to appropriate the tradition and become fully active participants in the life of the Church and the world.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (D.Min.)--Barry University, 2005.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 238-255).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Zoe DeBlasio. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- BX2045.I55 D43 2005_DeBlasioZoe ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- BX2045.I55 D43 2005 ( lcc )
|
|
