The catechist's manual
Publisher: J.J. McVey
Published: 1912
Number of pages: 243
Table of contents: title: TABLE OF CONTENTS.; title: Brief of His Holiness Pope Pius X; title: Preface; title: PART I.; title: THE GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF METHOD.; title: CHAPTER I.; title: CATECHISM.; title: 1. End and Aim of Catechism: The Fear and Love of God. Education and Instruction 15; title: 2. Importance of Catechism for the Individual and for Society 18; title: CHAPTER II.; title: THE CATECHIST.; title: 1. The Catechist's Mission: Catechists hy Right of Office; Assistant Catechists; Parents, Teachers, Lay Catechists 22; title: 2. Excellence of this Mission when Properly Fulfilled; Personal Benefit, Merit, Reward 27; title: CHAPTER III.; title: THE QUALITIES OF A GOOD CATECHIST.; title: 1. Professional Qualities: Knowledge, Pedagogical Skill 31; title: 2. Moral Qualities: Love for the Pupils, Prudence, Piety 33; title: 3. The Catechist's Exterior: Bearing, Words, Deeds 37; title: CHAPTER IV.; title: THE PUPILS.; title: 1. The Pupils: Dignity of Souls, the Catechist's Helpers 42; title: 2. Divisions and Grades: Different Categories; Concentric Programs 43; title: 3. Dispositions of Pupils: Desire for Instruction, Attention, Docility, Generosity 47; title: CHAPTER V.; title: ORGANIZATION.; title: 1. Place and Equipment: School, Church, Special Hall; Benches and Tables or Chairs and Desks; Pictures, Blackboard 50; title: 2. Time for Catechism: Duration of Lesson, Choice of Days, Distribution of Exercises 53; title: 3. Discipline: Exactitude of Teachers and Pupils; Behavior of Pupils, Silence; Regulation; Honors; Emulation, Repression 56; title: CHAPTER VI.; title: METHOD.; title: 1. Method in General: Divisions: Induction and Deduction; Analysis and Synthesis 63; title: 2. Qualities of Method: Unity, Order, Clearness 65; title: CHAPTER VII.; title: INTUITION.; title: 1. The Distinctive Mark of Good Method: Natural or Intuitive Method 71; title: 2. Means of Making Abstract Ideas Palpable to Sense: Comparisons, Parables, Examples, Stories, Pictures, Stereopticon Views 73; title: CHAPTER VIII.; title: FORMS OF TEACHING.; title: General Idea and Division of the Subject 85; title: 1. The Expository Form: When and How to Use It 85; title: 2. The Socratic Form: Utility, Necessary Conditions 87; title: 3. The Dialogue Form: Nature, Practical Directions 88; title: CHAPTER IX.; title: QUESTIONING.; title: 1. Questions: Kinds and Qualities. Socratic Questioning, Recitation, Examination 90; title: 2. Answers: Qualities; Directions for Specific Cases 95; title: CHAPTER X.; title: MEMORY.; title: 1. Legitimate Function of Memory: Learning by Heart 99; title: 2. Pedagogic Directions: How to Study, When to Use Oral Method, How to Use the Blackboard 100; title: PART II.; title: SPECIAL METHODS.; title: CHAPTER I.; title: CATECHISM FOR LITTLE CHILDREN.; title: 1. Under Six Years: Prayers, Sacred History, Catechism 107; title: 2. From Six to Eight Years: Prayers, Sacred History, Catechism, Preparation for Confession 111; title: CHAPTER II.; title: CATECHISM AFTER FIRST COMMUNION.; title: General View and Division of the Subject 118; title: 1. Prayers: Program and Method 119; title: 2. Sacred History: Purpose and Program 122; title: 3. Catechism: Purpose and Program 123; title: CHAPTER III.; title: EXPLANATION OF TEXT.; title: Kinds of Explanation. Division of Chapter 125; title: 1. Explanation of Words: Words of Many Meanings, Technical Terms, Figurative Expressions 126; title: 2. Explanation of Things and Ideas: Title of the Chapter, Questions and Answers 129; title: CHAPTER IV.; title: DEVELOPMENT OF A DEFINITION.; title: 1. Synthetic Method. Example, Faith 133; title: 2. Analytic Method. Example, a Sacrament 137; title: 3. Which Method to Prefer. Special Cases 139; title: CHAPTER V.; title: DEMONSTRATION.; title: 1. Nature of Demonstration in the Teaching of Religion. Method of Procedure 143; title: 2. Refutation of Objections. Practical Directions 147; title: CHAPTER VI.; title: THE MORAL APPLICATION.; title: Necessity of the Moral Application 150; title: 1. Sentiments to Elicit: Which and How 151; title: 2. Practical Resolutions: Necessity and Means 152; title: 3. Motives of Action: Importance, Kinds, Directions 153; title: CHAPTER VII.; title: INTRODUCTION TO THE CHRISTIAN LIFE.; title: 1. The Christian Spirit: Necessity, Constituent Virtues 157; title: 2. The Christian Conscience: How to Form It 160; title: 3. Christian Practices: Prayer, Confession, Mass, Communion, Devotions 163; title: CHAPTER VIII.; title: SPECIAL CATECHISMS.; title: 1. For Young People: Character of their Instruction; Associations; Lay Catechists; Vocation 171; title: 2. For Backward Pupils: Two Kinds; Program 175; title: 3. For Converts: Kind of Instruction 177; title: 4. For the Sick: Special Cases; Role of Catechists 179; title: CHAPTER IX.; title: REVIEWS.; title: Utility of Reviews 183; title: 1. Reviews Proper. Different Methods of Procedure 183; title: 2. Other Review Exercises: The Principal Truths; General Outlines; Recreative Catechisms 185; title: 3. Examinations and Competitions. The Annual Competition at Rome. Examinations for First Communion 188; title: 4. Catechism Festivals: Utility, Special Exercises, First Communion 190; title: CHAPTER X.; title: PREPARATION.; title: Necessity of Preparation 194; title: 1. Remote Preparation: Of Mind and Heart; Means of Perfecting It. Normal Courses for Catechists 195; title: 2. Proximate Preparation: Necessity; Advantages; Practical Directions 197; title: MODEL CATECHISMS.; title: A WORD TO THE READER 201; title: CATECHISMS ON THE SIGN OF THE CROSS.; title: I. Catechism for Young Children 202; title: II. Catechism for Older Children 212; title: III. Catechism for Young People 222; title: APPENDIX.; title: CONFRATERNITY OF CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE.; title: Advantages 233; title: The Roman Archconfraternity of Christian Doctrine 233; title: Indulgences Granted To the Roman Archconfraternity 234; title: To the Faithful who Teach or Study Catechism 236; title: For First Communion 237