Bearers of the Good News

86. The aim of our service of evangelisation is the formation of true disciples of Jesus Christ. We do this especially by the witness of our lives and by our ability to listen to, and to engage in dialogue with the people we meet¹.

We give pride of place to catechesis². We devote ourselves whole-heartedly to this ministry, according to our capabilities, and we trust in the Lord's help and in the care that Mary has for us. We show a special interest in apostolic youth movements, which are complementary to catechesis³.

Because of the strong bonds that link evangelisation and human development⁴, we help those who are in need and co-operate with those who work for justice and peace.

86.1 The young people in our care are to receive a systematic and precise religious instruction. We initiate them into the sacramental life and we help them to find their place in the Church community.

86.2 The questions and hopes of those we catechise, their language, and the symbols of their culture provide openings for the message of the Gospel.

86.3 Brothers working in the mass media are to be alert to seize opportunities that will enable them to make known the Good News of Jesus Christ. In all that pertains to their work, they act in conformity with Canon Law. (c 831)

86.4 The Institute collaborates, as far as it can, in the formation of catechists and Christian teachers for meeting the needs of the local Church.