Catechist Handbook - Archdiocese of Brisbane

At Homewith God’sPeopleCatechist HandbookAdult Faith EducationBrisbane1

© Faith & LifeArchdiocese of BrisbaneAdult Faith EducationRevised edition 2008Written by Fr Bill O’Sheaand Peter GagenThis book is one component of the At Home With God’s People resource. Thecompanion book in the series is At Home With God’s People – Participant’s Book.To order copies of this resource or for information about other small group andadult faith resources, please write to the address below:Adult Faith EducationGPO Box 282BRISBANE QLD 4001Or by telephone: 07 3336 9163Fax: 07 3336 9177Email: afe.fl@bne.catholic.net.auISBN 0 947282 14 92

ContentsThe catechist and the spiritual journeyThe setting.................................................................................... 5Phases and major rites of the RCIA................................................ 6The Catechumenate...................................................................... 8The catechist................................................................................. 9The resource............................................................................... 10Using the resource....................................................................... 10Individual differences................................................................. 14Format for the sessions................................................................ 14Gospel reflection......................................................................... 18Further resourcesBooks..........................................................................................20Videos and DVDs........................................................................213

The Catechist andthe Spiritual JourneyThe settingThe resource, At Home withGod’s People, has been preparedwith the understanding that itssessions will be conducted in asmall group.This is because our experience ofadult faith development has shownthat the small group setting ismost effective where the objectiveis faith sharing, rather than, say,cognitive learning.A ‘small group’ is one of 6-10people, and would consist – inthis context – of two or threecatechumens and/or candidates,their sponsors and the catechist.It is assumed that the grouphas been formed after prayerfuldiscernment. It is also assumed thatthere are clear links establishedand maintained between the groupand the pastor. In many casesthese tasks – discernment of groupmembership and the maintainingof links with the pastor – will bedone by a group in the parish– the ‘Team’ – who have theresponsibility for pastoral oversightof the catechu menate. Their roleincludes support for the group andthe catechist, sharing information,arranging for books or othermaterials, organising rituals, etc.It assumes, too, that there iscontinuity of membership in thegroup, such that trust and cohesioncan develop.In other words, the setting forthis resource is a form of basicchristian community.In this setting, the resource aimsto support the group – catechist,catechumens, candidates andsponsors – in the catechumenatephase of the Rite of ChristianInitiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.).The resource is not intendedfor other phases of the R.C.I.A.– inquiry, Purification andEnlightment (season of Lent) orMystagogy (Easter season). Each ofthese has its own agenda, its ownpurpose and style, its own pastoralresponse.5

Phases and major ritesof the RCIAThe phases and rites together forma process which unfolds in this way:Phase 1: The Inquiry. This firstphase, as its name suggests, is atime of questioning and discovery.It may have been going on formonths or years before any formalcontact is made with the Church.Formal times of inquiry in a parish,provide opportunities for inquirersto have their questions addressed,to reflect on how their lives maybe illumined by the Good News ofthe Gospel, and to decide if theirjourney is leading them towardsmembership in the Church.Rite of Acceptance into theOrder of Catechumens (and/or:Welcome of Baptised Candidates).This is the first major rite of theRCIA and is celebrated (usually at aSunday Mass) with those inquirerswho may now decide to begin theprocess of becoming Catholics. Itis a ritual statement by them thatthey intend their journey of faith tobe within this Church community,and it is a ritual statement bythe community that they willwelcome, accompany and supportthese candidates on that journey.Phase 2: The Catechumenate.This phase is described in moredetail shortly. It is where thecatechist’s role begins.Ritual Moment. The Rite ofElection. As the season of Lentapproaches, all those involved(catechist, sponsor, catechumen,etc.) will be asked to reflectprayerfully (discern) on thecatechumen’s readiness to receivethe sacraments of initiation –Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist.This discernment will probably beco-ordinated by the Team.Those who are then found to beready will celebrate this majorrite, which is their statement ofreadiness for the sacraments, andthe Church’s statement – in God’sname – that they are called (elected)to receive these sacraments.Phase 3. Purification andEnlightenment. During the seasonof Lent this is a time of prayerfulpreparation for the great eventsof Easter. The emphasis here isless on teaching, and more on thescriptures of these Sundays andtheir liturgies. There are Scrutinies,Presentations of the Creed and OurFather, as well as the great liturgiesof Holy Thursday, Good Friday andEaster Saturday (the Triduum).The catechist’s role here isimportant, though in a differentmode, since “this is a period ofmore intense spiritual preparation,consisting more in interiorreflection than in catecheticalinstruction.” (RCIA 126)6

Ritual Moment. Sacraments ofInitiation. The candidates’ journeyreaches its climax in the greatrituals of the Easter Vigil, where, inthe midst of the community, theywill be baptised (or received intofull communion if they are alreadybaptised), confirmed, and come tothe table of Eucharist.This initiation of new membersrenews the Church and all hermembers, as she comes to beMother once more.Phase 4. Mytagogy (Postbaptismalcatechesis). This is aperiod of ongoing reflection anddiscovery. Sharing fully now inthe sacraments, the new membersof the Church reflect on God’sgoodness in their journey, and lookto ways in which they can continueto be part of the ongoing life of thecommunity. The catechist’s roleis again most important, thoughagain in a different mode.The diagram below represents theRCIA journey.Phase 1InquiryRite of AcceptancePhase 2The CatechumenateRite of ElectionPhase 3Purification and EnlightenmentRites of InitiationPhase 4MytagogY7

The CatechumenateThe official text – The Rite ofChristian Initiation of Adults(R.C.I.A.) – describes thiscatechumenate period as a timeof ‘pastoral formation’, whichincludes four elements:• A “suitable catechesis” …that is “planned to be gradualand complete in its coverage”and “accommodated to theliturgical year”.• Lived experience of theChristian way of life, by whichthey learn to “turn morereadily to God in prayer, tobear witness to the faith”,and “to practise love ofneighbour”. These bring about“a progressive change ofoutlook and conduct”.• “Suitable liturgical rites”which purify and strengthen thecandidates, and celebrations ofthe word of God, especially theLiturgy of the Word at Mass.• “Working actively with othersto spread the Gospel andbuild up the Church”.(RCIA 75)This is represented in the diagrambelow:suitablecatechesislivedexperienceconversionapostolicwitnessritual andlectionary8

At the heart of this pastoralformation is conversion, which isboth a turning from (sin, unbelief,emptiness) and a turning to God.The text puts it this way:“The rite … is designed foradults who, after hearing themystery of Christ proclaimed,consciously and freely seekthe living God and enter theway of faith and conversionas the Holy Spirit opens theirhearts.” (RCIA 1)And again:“The time spent in the catechumenate should be longenough – several years ifnecessary – for the conversionand faith of the catechumensto become strong.” (RCIA 76)So conversion is central to thewhole process, and it occurs aspeople become more aware of, ormore attentive to:• the reality that God is alwayspresent and active in our lives.• the further reality that God – inthis loving presence and activity– is always calling us, drawingus to something beyondourselves. (Jesus called this“fulness of life”.)There are two other aspects:• As we become aware of thispresence and this calling ofGod, we respond from thehuman reality of where we are,not from where someone elsefeels we ought to be.• Our response – with all its giftsand weaknesses – is influencedand supported by the peopleclose to us in the journey.The catechistThe role of the catechist then, is tonurture God’s work of conversionin each catechumen and candidate,and to do this by drawing on thefour ‘sources’:• suitable catechesis• lived experience of thechristian life• ritual and scripture, and• apostolic witnessEach of these is important. Toomit any one is to diminish theeffectiveness of the entire pastoralformation.Thus, to simply “work through” theteaching presented in this resource,with no attention to the livedexperience of the catechumens andcandidates – their needs, questionsand insights – is inadequate.Similarly, to focus entirely ontheir needs and questions, with noreference to a “suitable catechesis”,or adrift from the lectionary andthe rhythm of the liturgical year,is also inadequate; so too, is acatechesis which is divorced fromthe practical work of the localChurch as it strives to spread theGospel.9

The role of the catechist, then, isto provide the kind of environmentfor the group• where individual conversionpaths are nurtured;• where each of the ‘sources’ forformation can be addressed;• where connections can bemade between these sources asopportunities arise.The resourceAt Home with God’s People isa resource that aims to help thecatechist carry out this role throughjudicious use of this Handbook andthe Participant’s Book.The Participant’s Book is anattempt to provide clear teachingfor the “orderly catechesis” that iscalled for.In its 25 topics major truths andimportant themes are addressedfor people reflecting on beingCatholic Christians in our worldof today. Obviously, this list is farfrom exhaustive; there are manyother topics that could have beenincluded and are not. If any suchomission becomes obvious foran individual or a group, then wehope as the group leader you willfind other material to fill that gapand address their need.It is important to remember thatconversion is only partly aboutinformation – eg the ‘content’ ofthe 25 topics. The Participant’sBook also provides suggestionsand activities to help thecatechumens and candidates keepin touch with key aspects of theirjourney of faith –• their own lived experience,• their practice of prayer,• their deeper acquaintance withthe Scriptures,• the week-to-week richness ofthe Sunday Gospel,• the down-to-earth attempts oftheir local church to help God’skingdom come.Using the resource• Ensure all participants havetheir books before the firstmeeting. If possible point outto them the Preparation forthe meeting page on page 9for the first topic (a sample isprovided on the facing page)and invite them to spend sometime reading and reflecting.Each week the participants areinvited to Personal Reflectionon their own lived experienceof the topic being considered.They may need some assistanceto find scripture quotes in theirBible. Allay any concerns theymay have about the meetings.Check that they know whereto come and the time (bothbeginning and ending) of themeeting.10

in search of godPreParation for the MeetingPersonal reflectionPart of being human is to be alwayssearching for happiness – for what maybe good or true or beautiful for us.the name we give to that dream ofultimate happiness or goodness orbeauty is ‘god’. Your own search for godhas brought you to where you are now,reading these words.as part of the searching, spend sometime reflecting on these questions.• can you recall something that wasa real help to you in your search forgod? Perhaps a particular event ... aconversation ... a book ... a person ...a thought that struck you. rememberit. remember what a difference itmade to you.• Part of the catholic belief is that godis always present and lovingly activein our lives, whether we’re aware of itor not. Do you think god was presentin the times you remembered in theprevious reflection? Where do youthink god is present in your life now?What do you think God is calling youto, right now?God speaks to meYou may use one of these readings forseveral days; you may choose a differentone each day.open your heart to the spirit of god.read. Listen. Pray.• Psalm 8. a song in praise of god thecreator.• Psalm 13. A confident appeal to God.• Psalm 19:1-6. ‘the heavens are tellingthe glory of god.’• Psalm 103. god is love andcompassion. and John 1:35-39.‘come and see.’At Mass this weeknotice the variety of people gathered forMass in your parish this sunday. each oneis on his or her own journey of faith, ofgrowing closer to god.ask your sponsor to share some of his orher journey with you.Praying• find a place, and make some timewhen you can be still. relax andgently follow your breathing for alittle while. Become still. Let yourthoughts return to one of the timeswhen you felt you had ‘found’ godin your life. talk to god in your heartabout that time and what it meant toyou. say ‘thank you, god’ as often asyou like.• If you find yourself thinking aboutsome of the others in your group, youmight imagine yourself placing themin god’s loving hands, and say ‘godbless ...’ You can do this as often asyou like. Don’t forget to put yourselfthere, too. ‘god bless me’.

Time spent sharing onthese reflections, when thegroup comes together, willbe extremely useful for thecatechist in finding wherepeople are, what theirquestions and needs are inregard to the topic, and thushow the material may be bestapproached.Further, this sharing ofreflection and subsequentdiscussion on the topic mayindicate that the group ismoving towards another areaof church teaching, which mayoccur much later in the actuallist of contents. Alert catechistswill note this, and suggest thatthe group looks at the topicon marraige for next meeting,instead of the topic on Mary,for example.• Each topic has somesuggestions about Praying.These too, if sharedappropriately, can giveindicators to an attentivecatechist about what ishappening in their journey offaith, and what directions maybe suggested.• The God Speaks to Me partof each topic is a wonderfulopportunity for candidates tofind their way through theirBibles and to come to prayerfulreflection on the passagessuggested. Spending time inthe group on sharing thesereflections on the scriptures canbe most rewarding, and is furtherencouragement to them todevote time to it in preparationfor the group meeting.• Another suggestion for eachsession is that they spend timewith the Gospel of the followingSunday, reading it prayerfullyand making connections withtheir own life. This carriesseveral possibilities:- In preparation, the catechistmay note an obvious linkbetween the Sunday Gospel– especially for some of themajor feasts – and one ofthe topics for catechesis.This, too, can result in asuggested reordering of thesequence. E.g. “next Sundayis Corpus Christi, let’s focuson Eucharist”.- The catechist could help thisreflection on the SundayGospel by giving the groupa reflection sheet with acouple of specific questionsto help them. (An exampleis given on pages 18,19.)This would need to beprepared beforehand, (bythe catechist, or by a fewcatechists planning together,or by someone on the parishCatechumenate team).- A reading of the previousSunday’s Gospel – or phrases12

from it – could well be thefocal point of the openingtime of prayer in eachsession.• Encourage participants tohave a journal or notebook.Each week they can writeresponses to the ‘PersonalReflection’ section, ‘God speaksto me’, and ‘Praying’ sections.Encourage them to take notesas they read the topic duringthe week – also to ‘highlight’and mark the text in the book.Any questions or issues thatarise as they read can also bewritten in the journal and thenshared with the group. Oneteaching strategy is to delegatedifferent sections of the topicto members of the group.Ask them to bring to the nextmeeting a brief summary of thesection and to share the mainpoints with the group.These can be of greatassistance to the catechist andsponsor in ‘being attentive’, aswell as being of value to all themembers of the group.• At the end of each topic thereis a brief section: Deepeningthe Reflection. This includesa prayer which may be usedto conclude the meeting andreferences to the CatholicCatechism. The numbersrefer to paragraph or sectionnumbers which are indicatedthroughout the text of theCatechism.All of the above suggests that atsome meetings, the catechesisproposed in the Participant’sBook does not get treated, becausethe group has spent so much of itstime:- praying out of the Sunday’sGospel;- sharing their reflections on theirexperience of the topic for thissession;- sharing on how they found theprayer suggestions;- sharing their reflections on theirreading of God’s Word;- simply tabling what ishappening to them in theirjourney;- recording the apostolic witnessthey may have been involved in,during the week.If the central agenda is conversion,then this seems to have beena very profitable meeting,outweighing the importanceof treating some part of theParticipant’s Book. Catechistswill need to be attentive to allthe possibilities, and to be quitecomfortable with meetings like this.So much of this role consists inbeing attentive. It is one of themost important qualities for acatechist to have, or to develop.13

And since conversion is anexpression of God’s gracious loveat work in the individual, anotherkey quality is prayerfulness – abeing aware of God’s action in ourlives and the lives of others.Individual differencesAnother area that the catechistwill soon be aware of, and thenattentive to, is the differences thatexist in the group.Some will be quiet, drawingtheir energy from within. Theseintroverts will possibly enjoy thesuggestions for reflection andprayer, but then may find it difficultto express to the group what ithas meant to them. The catechist,noting their relative silence in thegroup, will find appropriate waysto ensure they are incorporatedinto the sharing: perhaps a quietquestion, then sufficient pauseto allow them to ‘go inside’ andreflect before answering.Some on the other hand, areextroverts, drawing their energyfrom the outer world. These mayfind the reflections and prayerexercises more difficult, andmay need to be reminded andencouraged. Extroverts will oftendo their thinking by talking, whichcan result in their dominating thegroup’s sharing time. The alertcatechist will find appropriate waysto address this: perhaps inviting thegroup to spend a minute in quietreflection before responding to aquestion, then inviting one of thequieter ones to respond first.It can sometimes happen that,even when a catechist has triedseveral things, one person maycontinue to have a disruptiveinfluence on the group. Thecatechist may need to take counselhere – from another catechist,from someone on the team, fromsomeone who understands people– and decide on a firmer courseof action. This may involve havinga conversation with the personaway from the meeting, pointingout the disruptive nature of theirbehaviour, reminding them of thebasic purpose of the group – tonurture conversion – and comingto some arrangement. If all elsefails, the person may have tobe asked to leave the group andbe accommodated elsewhere.Fortunately, this is quite rare, giventhe motivation of the people whocomprise a catechumenate group.Format for the sessionsLeaders of small groups quicklycome to discover that no twomeetings are the same – differentquestions, different needs, differentatmospheres, etc. However,with these variations assumed, ageneral format for these sessions isproposed as follows:14

1. A time of gathering,welcoming and inclusion.This could be 5-10 minutesbefore the meeting, and thefirst couple of minutes into themeeting. (It is important toestablish the habit in the groupof beginning and ending ontime).2. Prayer. A time when the groupis asked to become quiet, anddeepen their awareness ofGod’s loving presence andactivity – in each of them,and in the group gathered. Itcan also be a time when theyare asked to make sure theyhave ‘arrived’, and are not stillengaged with the issues of theday.In this reflective and attentiveclimate, passages or phrasesfrom the previous Sunday’sGospel will often provide thebread for prayer, either spokenor not. It may also lead to somesharing.The Prayer included at thebeginning of each chapter ofthe Participant’s Book canalso be used here – perhaps toconclude the prayer time.While this may take 5-10minutes it may sometimesgo longer, with the catechistsensing when the praying hasfinished and something else– like a discussion – has begun,indicating a move to the nextpart. As trust builds in thegroup invite participants tobe involved in preparing theprayer.3. Sharing of Experience. Thegroup is now asked to share thediscoveries, insights, questions,etc., that have emerged fromtheir preparation for themeeting.They have already beenencouraged to spend time onthe Personal Reflection andPraying suggestions in theParticipant’s Book, perhapswriting down ideas or questionsthat arose. It is this preparationthat is now shared, always withthe understanding that theyshare only that which they arecomfortable about divulging.Sometimes this may occupyonly 5 minutes, at other timesit may occupy most of the restof the session, the catechistdetermining whether to let itrun, or to move on.4. God’s Word. When the groupbecomes more familiar withthe Bible (and for a start, thecatechist may need to helpthem by showing them whereto find the passages) theirsharing of what they have found15

Gospel ReflectionFirst Sunday of LentThen Jesus was led by the spirit out into the wildernessto be tempted by the devil. He fasted for forty days andforty nights, after which he was very hungry, and thetempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son ofGod, tell these stones to turn into loaves.”But he replied, “Scripture says:Man does not live on bread alonebut on every word that comes from the mouth of God.”The devil then took him to the holy city and made himstand on the parapet of the Temple. “If you are the Sonof God” he said “throw yourself down; for scripture says:He will put you in his angels’ charge,and they will support you on their handsin case you hurt your foot against a stone.”Jesus said to him, “Scripture also says:You must not put the Lord your God to the test.”Next, taking him to a very high mountain, the devilshowed him all the kingdoms of the world and theirsplendour. “I will give you all these” he said “if you fallat my feet and worship me.” Then Jesus replied, “Be off,Satan! For scripture says:You must worship the Lord your God,and serve him alone.”Then the devil left him, and angels appearedand looked after him.(Matt. 4:1-11)18

Discussion points• It’s comforting to see Jesus struggling with temptations justas we do. And reassuring to know the same Spirit is withus, when we lean towards taking the easy way out.• What ‘desert’ do you find yourself in at the moment? Howconscious are you of the Spirit being with you?• The 40 days of Lent have begun. How do you plan to bein solidarity with Jesus? Fasting? Prayer? Alms-giving?Reflective processIn preparing the questions, these ideas of Father Ray Kemp(Washington) may help you:1. What did you hear?What thoughts, phrases, and images stood out fromScripture?2. What does it mean?Why did certain thoughts, phrases, and images strikeyou? Were there events in your life that were somewhatsimilar to the events in the Scripture reading? Whatquestions do the Scriptures raise about life, faith, orChurch?3. What will it cost you to live the message of today’sScripture?What are you being called to? What are the obstacles toliving the call?19

Further resourcesBooksHere is a short list of books which thecatechist may find useful as references,in addition to the Catechism of theCatholic Church. Parishes may investin a copy of each for catechists toaccess.The Essential Catholic Handbook(Liguori Publications Dove, 1997)What Catholics Believe and Why(Cardinal Edward Clancy, CatholicEnquiry Centre, 2002)Your Faith (Redemptorist Publication)Believing in Jesus: A PopularOverview of the Catholic Faith(Leonard Foley, St Anthony MessengerPress)Catholic Enquiry Centre coursematerial on the internet:www.catholicenquiry.com/course/course.htmlThe Catechumenate Answer Book(Paul Turner, Resource Publications,San Jose, 2000)Discerning Disciples (Donna Steffen,Liturgy Training Publications Chicago,2004)Resources for Lent and EasterMany dioceses have excellent Lentendiscussion programs. Contact yourdiocesan office for information.Some options are: TransformingLove – Hope for the World (Year B);Every Day with Jesus (Year C); andGathered for Giving (Year A). Theseresources are available from AdultFaith Education, 07 - 3336 9181.Becoming Easter People –Leader’s Book and Participant’s Book,a resource for the mystagogy period– Easter-time (Adult Faith Education,07 - 3336 9181)Resources for reflecting on theSunday readingsPrayerTime, book available for eachliturgical year – A,B or C (RenewInternational, available from AdultFaith Education, 07 – 3336 9181)Summit (a journal published quarterlyby the Office for Worship Melbourne,www.melbourne.catholic.org.au/ofw/thesummit.htm)Reflections on the Sunday Readings(Published by the Catholic Institute ofWA – PO Box 130, Inglewood WA)20

Videos and DVDsThis list has been compiled by BrisbaneCatholic Education Multimedia Centre.These resources may be borrowedfrom the Centre (07 - 3033-7405).Other local resource centres may havesuitable material.GeneralAdult Baptism: Exploring itsMeaning (31 mins, USA)Becoming Catholic: An Adult’s FaithJourney (33 mins, USA)RCIA Starter Stories (each story isfrom 3-7 minutes in length. Notesprovided. USA)In Search of GodFinding God in All Things, LoyolaPress, USA, 2002.The Mystery of God series, RCL,USA, 1997.Bigger Than Our Names: Imagesof God for Today, Albert StreetProductions, Fitzroy, Vic, 1996.PrayerPrayer and Spirituality: The CatholicFaith IV, Echoes of Faith series,RCL, USA, 1998.Peaceful Journeys: Praying, FisherProductions, USA, 1998.Prayer Made Simple and Joyfulseries, Twenty-Third Publications,USA, 1997.Praying Our Questions: Teach Us toPray, St Anthony Messenger Press,Ohio USA, 2001.What Is Prayer? Fisher Productions,USA, 1996.Prayertime, Familytime, Twenty-Third Publications, USA, 1995.Christian Meditation, Compass series,ABC-TV, Australia, 2002.The BibleIntroduction to the Scriptures: TheCatholic Faith V, Echoes of Faithseries, RCL, USA, 1998.Welcome to God’s Library, Twenty-Third Publications, USA, 2000.5 Basic Approaches to Scripture:Part 1, Twenty-Third Publications,USA, 1997.Introduction to the Bible, LiturgicalPress, Collegeville MN USA, 1990.The God of RevelationJesus and the Rise of Christianity,Discovery Communications Inc, USA,2002.Jesus: The Mystery of God, RCL,USA, 1997.ChurchDo We Need the Church? RJIEEnterprises, Western Australia, 2003.This Sacred People, Twenty-ThirdPublications, USA, 2001.The People are the Church, StAnthony Messenger Press, 1997MaryMary of Nazareth: From Icon toWoman, Family Theatre Productions,USA, 2000.Virgin Mary, Saint Paul, Moses, BBCWorldwide Ltd, UK, 2004.21

Jesus / Mary, Mother of Jesus Movie,Warner Brothers, USA, 1999.Sacraments of the ChurchLiturgy and Sacraments: TheCatholic Faith II, Echoes of Faithseries, RCL, USA, 1998.Sign, Symbol & Sacrament, TheCelebrating Church series, MadelinePowell, Gold Coast Qld, 2004.The Life of FaithHow to Live Our Catholic Faith,Catholic and Capable series, RCL,USA, 1997.It All Begins with Jesus, TheCelebrating Church series, MadelinePowell, Gold Coast Qld, 2004.Moving On: Responding in theSpirit, Franciscan Communications,California, USA, 2001.Finding God in all Things, LoyolaPress, 2002The Sacraments of Initiation:Baptism and ConfirmationAdult Baptism: Exploring ItsMeaning, Catholic Update Videoseries, St Anthony Messenger Press,Ohio USA, 1996.Baptism, Mystery of Faith series USA,Fisher Productions, 1994.Called by Name, The CelebratingChurch series, Madeline Powell, GoldCoast Qld, 2004.Christ-Bearers; UnderstandingBaptism, Fitzroy Vic: Albert StreetProductions, 2002.Life in the Spirit, The CelebratingChurch series, Madeline Powell, GoldCoast Qld, 2004.Sacrament of Baptism: Past andPresent, Twenty-Third Publications,USA, 2002.The Sacrament of Confirmation:Past and Present, Twenty-ThirdPublications, USA, 2004.Spirit and Community: SealedWith God’s Spirit, FranciscanCommunications, 2004Come to the Water: The AdultJourney to Baptism, USCCBPublishing, 2005The Sacraments of Initiation:EucharistThe Sacrament of Eucharist:Past and Present, Twenty-ThirdPublications, USA, 2002.Eucharist, Mystery of Faith series,Fisher Productions, USA, 1994.Eucharist – Celebrating ChristPresent, Catholic Update Video series,St Anthony Messenger Press, OhioUSA, 1995.Remember and Recognise– Understanding Catholic Eucharist,Catholic Enquiry Centre, Darlinghurst,NSW, 2005Eucharist: God’s Way of EmbracingUs, Rolheiser, Ronald, Oblate Mediaand Communications, 2006The Bible has Mass Appeal,Evangelisation Resources Down Under,Brisbane, 2008.The Structure of the MassRitual: The Language of Worship, StFrancis Special Ministries, USA, 1997.The Mass – The Mystery of Faith,Albert Street Productions, Fitzroy Vic,1997.22

Why We Go to Mass – Liturgy andOur Lives, Loyola Press, USA, 2002.Why Catholics Do What they Do inChurch and Connecting with God,Videos with Values, 2002Sin and Forgiveness:Lent: A Time To Forgive, Twenty-Third Publications, USA, 1990.Pardon and Peace ... Remembered,Franciscan Communications,California, USA, 1998.Reconciliation, Mystery of Faithseries, Fisher Productions, USA, 1994.The Church Celebrates theReconciling God, Catholic UpdateVideo series, St Anthony MessengerPress, Ohio USA, 1999.The God Who Reconciles, CatholicUpdate Video series, St AnthonyMessenger Press, Ohio USA, 1998.Walks with Jesus 2: Reconciliation,RCL, USA, 1998.MarriageSacraments of Service, Oblate Mediaand Communications, USA, 2001.The Sacrament of Matrimony:Past, Present, Future, Twenty-ThirdPublications, USA, 2004.PriesthoodPriests 24/7, Albert StreetProductions, Fitzroy Vic, 2003.Sacraments of Service, Sacraments:God’s Amazing Grace series, OblateMedia and Communications, USA,2001.The Sacrament of Holy Orders:Past and Present, Twenty-ThirdPublications, 2005AnointingWalks with Jesus 3: Anointing of theSick, RCL, USA, 1998.Sacraments of Healing, Sacraments:God’s Amazing Grace series, OblateMedia and Communications, USA,2001.The Church’s Prayer for the Sick:Sacrament of Anointing, St AnthonyMessenger Press, Cincinnati OH,2003 (VHS).The Sacrament of Anointing of theSick: Past and Present, Twenty-ThirdPublications, 2005 (DVD)Ministry and missionDo We Need the Church? TheEmmaus Series, RJIE Enterprises,Western Australia, 2003.Catholics Listening to God: Vol 3- The Teaching of the Church/TheMission of the Church, CatholicEvangelisation Services, UK, 2001.The Church Before and After VaticanII, The Vision of Vatican II for Todayseries, Fisher Productions, USA.The Sacrament of Everyday Life, TheVision of Vatican II for Today series,Fisher Productions, USA.When Did I See You Hungry? TheSan Damiano Foundation, California,USA, 2002The moral lawChristian Moral Living: TheChallenge and the Possibility, MakingSense of Christian Morality series,Fisher Productions, USA, 1996.23

Catholic Morality: The Catholic FaithIII, Echoes of Faith series, RCL, USA,1998.Bioethical Issues: Ethics at the Edgeof Life, Making Sense of ChristianMorality series, Fisher Productions,USA, 1996.Faith First – Liturgy and Morality,RCL, USA, 2001.Law and freedomAuthority and obedienceHuman Dignity, The FaithfulRevolution: Vatican II series, Vatican IIProductions, USA, 1997.The Church Human and Divine, TheVision of Vatican II for Today series,Fisher Productions, USA.Social JusticePunished Not Protected, Rymer BaylyWatson, 2004.The Gospel Is a Social Message:Justice in the Christian Tradition,Making Sense of Christian Moralityseries, Fisher Productions, USA, 1996.Wealth and Poverty, AppleseedProductions, Vic, 1998.Caritas Australia: One World OneFamily, Caritas Australia, NorthSydney, NSW, 2000.Care of the PlanetAppropriate Technology: Caringfor People and the Environment,Community Aid Abroad, Australia,1996.God’s Earth, ABC-TV, Australia,1999.Beyond Death: What Can We HopeFor? John Thornhill and Fr PatrickLim, Thornlie WA, 2004.Kiribati Presentation UN Earth Day2001, NTNK, Kiribati, 2001.The Garden Planet: The Call toEcological Conversion, CatholicEarthcare, Australia, 2002.The Greening of God, Compass,ABC-TV, Australia, 2000.The last thingsDeath and Taxes, CatholicCommunications, Brisbane, 1995.Trauma And Spirit, Compass, ABC-TV, Australia, 2000.What Is Death? Death A PersonalUnderstanding series, Sleeping GiantProductions, 1998.24