Walking the Path to Discipleship�Lent, Year A
Prime Activity of Lent:�Catechesis– kata + akouw�A life that “echoes” Jesus�
Catechesis�Staying by
the river
Catechesis�Staying by
the river
Prayer and Silence�Searching the scriptures
Hearing the Story�Fasting
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Catechesis�Learning how to walk the path—�
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Lent: Catechesis�Learning how to walk the path—�
Renounce�Reject�Repent�Accept�Resist�
Confess�Trust�Serve�Join�Remain�Represent
Surround�Pray�Profess
Catechesis�Walking alongside others
Catechesis�Walking alongside others
Weekly group�Engagement with congregation and community
Catechesis�Stopping, readjusting along the way
Catechesis�Stopping, readjusting along the way
Scrutinies�Weekly Prayer
Practices�Path�People�Probation�
Worship in Lent�Corporate Practices �Teaching about the Path
The Whole People�Public Probation�
Formational Groups in Lent�Teaching/practicing Practices �Practicing the Path
People in Formation and Fellowship/Ministry Together�Small Group Check In�
Mark 1: 9-15 Wilderness: Renounce, Reject, Repent��Mark 8:31-38 Expectations for Disciples:�Accept, Resist
Readings and Themes
John 2:13-22 Cleansing Temple: Confess, Trust, Serve��John 3:14-21 Believe into Jesus:�Join
Readings and Themes
John 12:20-33 Called to Die: Remain, Represent��Mark 14:1-15:47 Passion/Crucifixion:�Surround, Pray
Readings and Themes
�Maundy Thursday: Pre-Washing��Good Friday and Holy Saturday (morning): �Keep Watch�������Great Vigil: �Light, Word, Water, Table �Baptism /Reaffirmation
Holy Week
Additional Resources
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