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Penfold	Tuesday, 30. June 2009, 16:16
Posts: 811 Group: Members Member #225 Joined: April 1, 2009	There is a problem running through many threads in this forum which is that people do not seem to understand that the sermon is not meant to be an Apologetic or Catechism class it is meant to break open the word of God proclaimed in the readings at that mass. There may well be other occasions in parish groups or lent talks, Advent groups etc, all of which I have lead in the past and know many of my colleagues have done the same, at which the teaching of the church is explained, it is also often included on the bulletin if you are fortunate enough to get some pre-printed from organisations such as the Redemptorists. The pope used an opportunity in the service of vespers to give the homily which is not strictly correct according to the liturgists but since he is the Pope he can do as he likes, your parish Priest does not have that freedom. Also I am assuming that the teenagers of your parish have been confirmed, given Holy Communion and Confession so they will have the basics of their Faith. What they will not have is a load of the superstitious mumbo jumbo that was so off putting to my sisters and many of their Contemporaries and indeed many of the young today, do not underestimate the amount of energy and resources’ that have been directed into youth education if your PP and parish are not taking advantage of it then ask yourself 3 questions, 1 Is it happening but because you are not the target audience you are not included? 2 If it defiantly is not happening what are you doing to encourage it? 3 Is it the faith you want them taught or the superstition because much of what people complain the young do not know belongs firmly in superstation and not the true teaching of the church? If you want to think and behave like adults then attend the groups and ask for evening classes or catechism sessions, don't shoot the priest for not providing it in the sermon that is not what the sermon is for. Also in this age of respecting people and treating them as adults many people can now read and there is no shortage of excelant publications available to cater for all levals of faith enquiry. Use your inteligence and read them and as we are doing here discuss matters of concern or uncertainty. Finally if the past was so wonderful and the teaching so clear and well provided why are the churches so empty today and why are so few coming forward for the priesthood. I suggest that it was because all that wonderful teaching you speek of was not so wonderful after all. I almost feel myself agreeing with Mairtin's comments about HV... almost lets not get too carried away. Edited by Penfold, Tuesday, 30. June 2009, 16:20.


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