Catalyst Suggestion Sheets were inserts in the Mix. They were written by Michael Whelan SM to assist people to become involved in group discussions. Both suggested topics and techniques for good discussion are covered. Some have suggested questions. Groups could focus, for example, on the Sunday readings, a book, a bible study program or a subject chosen by the group.
7B, as the title suggests, gives texts which are useful for reflection, followed by questions for discussion.
The material was written when the Catalyst address was PO Box 139, Gladesville. See our current address on our ‘About’ page.
Suggestion Sheet 1: Groups Guidelines
A PDF Download of this Suggestion Sheet can be found here CATALYST SUGGESTION SHEET #1 In July 1994 a small group of Catholics gathered in Sydney to discuss their role in the Church and the world. A variety of factors brought us together. One seemed to be of particular significance
Suggestion Sheet 2: Thinking
A PDF Download of this Suggestion Sheet can be found here CATALYST SUGGESTION SHEET #2 The cultural anthropologist, Edward Hall, makes a provocative observation about modern western culture and the type of thinking that tends to characterize us: The psychoanalyst Laing is convinced that the Western world is mad. ….
Suggestion Sheet 3: Aspects of Renewal
A PDF Download of this Suggestion Sheet can be found here CATALYST SUGGESTION SHEET #3 The Church exists because of the initiative of God. It is sustained by the Spirit of Christ and our cooperation. It bears similarities to all other human organisations but is, in the end, unique, essentially
Suggestion Sheet 4: Renew, Rethink, Reform
A PDF Download of this Suggestion Sheet can be found here CATALYST SUGGESTION SHEET #4 FACILITATING GOOD CHANGE IN THE CHURCH:RENEW, RETHINK, REFORM RENEW: The focus is on being transformed in Christ; being drawn into the Trinitarian life throughthe Paschal Mystery; becoming sacraments of God’s liberating love in the world;
Suggestion Sheet 5: Good Reasons for Conversation
A PDF Download of this Suggestion Sheet can be found here CATALYST SUGGESTION SHEET #5 GOOD REASONS FOR CONVERSATION In recent generations, both within the Church and wider society, there has begun a massive, profoundand rapid shift. This is reflected at all levels of our human experience – in our
Suggestion Sheet 6: Authentic Religion
A PDF Download of this Suggestion Sheet can be found here CATALYST SUGGESTION SHEET #6 AUTHENTIC RELIGION REALTIONSHIPS – THE HEART OF TRUE RELIGION Authentic religion is first and foremost a matter of relationships – with God (however we might nameGod), self, other people and the physical world. Authentic religion
Suggestion Sheet 7B: Texts for Reflection
A PDF Download of this Suggestion Sheet can be found here TEXTS FOR REFLECTION 1. “Teaching the need to be free and unfettered, (Chuang Tzu) realised that the only freedom worth having is the freedom which results from perfect harmony with that power or principle which lies at the heart
