The formation of catechists through a laboratory

This article seeks to show how the on-going formation of catechists can be more adapted to the contemporary needs of catechists. Today, we can no longer speak of a homogeneous society which encounters the same difficulties and problems. On the other hand, our society is characterised by fluidity and constant change. The laboratory as a method for the on-going formation of catechists seeks to actively meet this demand. The laboratory as a method for the formation of catechists is undergirded by characteristics and advantages over and above the other traditional methods of catechist formation which clearly make it the preferred method for the on-going formation of catechists today. These characteristics and advantages are explored in the text.peer-reviewe

Journal of African Christian Biography: v. 1, no. 6

A publication of the Dictionary of African Christian Biography with U.S. offices located at the Center for Global Christianity and Mission at Boston University. This issue focuses on: 1. Michael Timneng and Jeremiah Chi Kangsen: Christianity Beyond the Missionary Presence in Cameroon. 2. Michael Timneng. 3. Jeremiah Chi Kangsen. 4. Recent Print and Digital Resources Related to Christianity in Africa

Journal of African Christian Biography: v. 2, no. 4

A publication of the Dictionary of African Christian Biography with U.S. offices located at the Center for Global Christianity and Mission at Boston University. This issue focuses on: 1. The Martyrdom of Bernard Mizeki. 2. Bernard Mizeki. 3. Manche Masemola and Albert Luthuli: Iconic Figures of South African Christianity. 4. Manche Masemola. 5. Albert John Mvumbi Luthuli. 6. Multi-Talented Peacebuilder: Ambassador Dr. Bethuel A. Kiplagat. 7. Recent Print and Digital Resources Related to Christianity in Afric

Joseph Wanjie, Kikuyu Catholic catechist

This article discusses the problem of cultural mediation, focusing on the relations between a Kikuyu catechist and Consolata missionaries. It analyzes a biography of this catechist, which was written by a missionary. The information contained in the biography is compared with data from other sources that allow us to reconstruct the trajectory of an important agent in the relations between Catholic missionaries and natives in Kenya.Pretende-se, neste artigo, discutir o problema da mediação cultural, enfocando as relações entre um catequista Kikuyu e alguns missionários da Consolata. Isso será feito a partir da análise da biografia deste catequista, escrita por um missionário. As informações contidas no texto biográfico serão cotejadas com dados provenientes de outras fontes o que nos permitirá reconstruir a trajetória de um importante agente no que concerne às relações entre missionários católicos e nativos no Quênia.UNIFESP CebrapUNIFESP, CebrapSciEL

Journal of African Christian Biography: v. 1, no. 7

A publication of the Dictionary of African Christian Biography with U.S. offices located at the Center for Global Christianity and Mission at Boston University. This issue focuses on: 1. Rainisoalambo, Ravelonjanahary, and Volahavana Germaine (Nenilava): Revival Leaders of Madagascar. 2. Rainisoalambo. 3. Ravelonjanahary. 4. Volahavana Germaine (Nenilava). 5. Recent Print and Digital Resourcews Related to Christianity in Africa