Welcome to NIAC

In order to chart a new course for adolescent catechesis, systemic change in the way we think about and do adolescent catechesis is required. Because this level of systemic transformation requires a long-term vision rather than a short-term program, the Partnership for Adolescent Catechesis has carefully crafted a bold and comprehensive seven-year, eight-step process of transformation called the National Initiative on Adolescent Catechesis. The rationale behind the National Initiative on Adolescent Catechesis is to create a new paradigm for how the Catholic Church effectively forms the faith of young people and to assist parishes and schools across the country in assessing and re-thinking their methods and structures in this new light.

Latest News:

NEW! Transforming Adolescent Catechesis

April 26th, 2011

As a result of the National Symposium on Adolescent Catechesis, the work of the Initiative groups, and findings of recent research, NIAC is will be launching Transforming Adolescent Catechesis—A process for parishes and schools to examine, evaluate, and rethink how they approach and do adolescent catechesis in their communities and to develop a comprehensive, intentional plan that reflects the gifts and needs of their community. The pilot programs will start in the summer of 2011 and will be available nationally 2012.  Read more…

Outcomes and Indicators

May 26th, 2010

Last year we completed what was a critical component of NIAC—a clear set of outcomes for adolescent catechesis. In the past several months, we have taken these outcomes further by identifying concrete indicators of these outcomes in young people. It is our belief that this tool will assist parishes, schools, dioceses, and families as they develop evaluate and structure their approaches to catechizing young people.  Click to learn more and to download this resource.

El sitio web de la Iniciativa nacional sobre la catequesis del adolescente está ahora disponible en español!

November 3rd, 2010

¡El sitio web de la Iniciativa nacional sobre la catequesis del adolescente está ahora disponible en español!  Aunque su contenido sigue aumentando, visita el sitio web para ver artículos y nuevas ideas sobre la catequesis con la gente joven.  Presiona “español” en la parte inferior del recuadro rojo a la izquierda y eso te llevará a la página web.
Made possible through the generousity of the Catholic Communications Campaign.

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NCEA Attendees! – Share Your Gifts-Win a Prize!

April 27th, 2011

NIAC is setting up a database of effective catechetical practices. We want to know how you not only draw young people to Christ but also “echo” the richness of our Catholic faith with them so that they become more fully disciples of Christ. Share how you approach catechesis with young people- including catechist preparation, catechetical programs and techniques, parish-wide involvement, parent engagement, and much more-and be entered into our monthly Resource Grab Bag Drawing (approx. value $150.00)! For more details, guidelines, and submission, click here!

OR- If you know a parish or school that is doing great things in adolescent catechesis, recommend them and you will be entered into our monthly Recommender Resource Grab Bag Drawing for approximately $50.00 in resources!!

For more details, guidelines, recommendations, and submission, click here!