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1 II, V,22 | sun to its setting" (Ps 113:3).~- Daily meditation,
2 Conclu,VII,37| cardinal Prefect on the 16th June 1993, approved the
3 II, V,23 | Congregation for the Clergy in 1971. For mission territories,
4 Pref | formation in major seminaries (1986) considered the life and
5 Pref | and ministry of priests (1989), our Congregation directed
6 Conclu,VII,37| recent years has been between 250,000 and 350,000. For many
7 II, V,25 | the salvation of all (cf. 2Tim 1:9-10), so that those of
8 III,VI,32 | 32. Practical solutions. Remuneration
9 III,VII,33 | 33. Responsibility of the community.
10 Conclu,VII,37| been between 250,000 and 350,000. For many missionaries
11 Conclu,VII,37| 37. A hope for the mission
12 I,II,9 | the third day (cf. Acts 10:40). They should be prepared,
13 I,III,11 | tradition of faith (cf. Ps 44:1; Ex 12:26-27), teachers
14 I,II,7 | Father (cf. Jn 8:26; 12:49); and of the Holy Spirit,
15 I,III,11 | infirmities (cf. Mt 8:17; Is 53:4). Catechists should visit
16 I,II,7 | what it was sent to do" (Is 55:11).~Openness to the world
17 I,III,13 | and a new earth (cf. Is 65:17; 2 Pt 3:13; Rev 21:1),
18 I,III,11 | Catechetical Directory, nos. 77-97, and the Apostolic Exhortation
19 I,III,11 | Catechetical Directory, nos. 77-97, and the Apostolic Exhortation
20 III,VI,32 | local Church. Subsidies from abroad can help, but it is up to
21 I, I,4 | the Sunday liturgy in the absence of a priest; helping the
22 II, V,26 | to suffer for the Church, accepting the difficulties of work
23 III,VII,36 | is theirs. ~When a person accepts the mandate to train the
24 I,II,7 | into the Church, to have access to the Father through Christ
25 II, V,22 | the priests who are easily accessible. Parish priests in particular
26 I, I,3 | Christian message and the accompaniment of catechumens and newly
27 II, V,29 | catechists will necessarily accomplish most of their ongoing formation
28 I,III,14 | other denominations, in accord with their Pastors and,
29 I,III,15 | dialogue cannot bear fruit.~- Accurate knowledge of the religions
30 II,IV,17 | and, even though it may be achieved only gradually, they should
31 II,IV,18 | the level of scholastic achievement needed for entry, its conditions
32 II, V,23 | harmony to the knowledge acquired, to the catechists' personalities
33 III,VII,34 | level, so as to apply and adapt to local conditions the
34 II, V,23 | there should be certain adaptations and additions, as the CEP
35 II, V,21 | present, to develop them and add the necessary skills for
36 I,III,13 | prisoners, refugees, drug addicts, those suffering from AIDS,
37 II, V,23 | certain adaptations and additions, as the CEP had indicated
38 II, V,22 | of praise that the Church addresses to the Father "from the
39 II, V,23 | contrary, standards for admission should be above average,
40 II, V,24 | be addressed: children, adolescents, young people or adults;
41 I,II,10 | plan for his people, and in adoration of the Father". She was
42 I,III,11 | for catechists to know in advance the sort of work they will
43 I,III,13 | and goal for humanity's advancement in history".~It is well
44 I,III,12 | authorities and avoiding adventures into particular experiments
45 I,II,9 | Mk 16:15). To be able to affirm, like Peter and John before
46 I,II,9 | what is lacking in Christ's afflictions for the sake of his body,
47 I,II,7 | comforting presence: "Do not be afraid... because I am with you" (
48 Pref | faith and the Church'" (AG 17).~The Congregation for
49 | again
50 I,II,10 | God "grow in wisdom, in age and in grace" (Lk 2:52).
51 II, V,29 | certainly the most suitable agencies for promoting ongoing formation.
52 II, V,20 | its integrity, "hidden for ages and generations" (Col 1:
53 III,VI,31 | catechists is generally agreed to be one of the most difficult
54 Intro, 0,1 | individual Bishops as an aid to the life and apostolate
55 Conclu,VII,37| the faith of a community alive during trying periods, and
56 I,III,12 | it is a deep, gradual and all-embracing process. Through it, as
57 | almost
58 Conclu,VII,37| II to the catechists of Angola during his visit to that
59 I,II,10 | all should be fittingly animated who cooperate in the apostolic
60 Pref | preparation for the sacraments, animation of prayer and other works
61 II, V,24 | efficacy. The sacrament of the anointing of the sick should not be
62 II, V,23 | program for "doctrinal, anthropological and methodological formation"
63 I,III,12 | the elements of cultural anthropology and on their own culture,
64 | anyone
65 I,III,16 | favour, as they present apparently simple and immediate answers
66 Intro, 0,1 | general terms, so as to be applicable to all catechists in the
67 I,III,15 | should be a saving dialogue, approached in the spirit of Christ
68 I,III,13 | program drawn up with the approval of the Bishop. ~Connected
69 I, I,5 | general, and one which the CEP approves of and encourages, is for
70 II, V,21 | particular situations or roles: aptitudes for working in the fields
71 Conclu,VII,37| Prefect~Giuseppe Uhac, Arch. tit. of Tharros, Secretary~
72 Intro, 0,1 | development of this "praiseworthy army" of lay apostles. It is
73 III,VI,32 | each diocese should try to arrive at a more stable solution
74 I,II,9 | courageous, without ever being ashamed of the gospel (cf. Rom 1:
75 III,VI,32 | parishes, therefore, should set aside a reasonable proportion
76 I,II,7 | by nature missionary, and aspire with it towards the final
77 I, I,4 | be taken into account in assigning tasks in the various cultural
78 II, V,28 | the beginning, but should assist him to grow without interruption
79 Conclu,VII,37| serving as their close assistants and at times interpreters.
80 I,II,7 | it is expressed in the attachment and obedience to the Roman
81 I,III,16 | which they particularly attack the Church, so as to be
82 I, I,5 | means must be chosen for attaining the goal, and this holds
83 III,VI,31 | some might not be able to attend the training courses; on
84 II, V,29 | centres only, but should be attended to in each local community,
85 I,II,7 | therefore, will be open and attentive to the needs of the world,
86 I,III,12 | local values, traditions and attitudes, when purified of defects
87 Intro, 0,1 | also a necessary and an attractive one, seeing that, from the
88 Conclu,VII,37| during the course of the Audience granted to the undersigned
89 II, V,30 | that it provides the books, audiovisual material and other teaching
90 I,II,10 | of his disciples". As St. Augustine boldly affirmed, to be his
91 II, V,23 | admission should be above average, as candidates should be
92 II,IV,17 | of catechists, so as to awaken an interest in this form
93 I,II,7 | about them, without pulling back from fear of difficulties
94 II, V,21 | others, leadership qualities, balanced judgement, openness of mind,
95 Pref | behalf of this "deserving band" of lay-apostles. This Guide
96 Pref | of charity, they help the baptised to grow in the fervour of
97 I,III,15 | disciples of all nations and to baptize them, in order to bring
98 I,II,8 | Catechists, therefore, should be bearers of paschal joy and hope,
99 | became
100 I,III,12 | cultures. From its very beginnings it was incarnated in certain
101 II, V,20 | Jesus of Nazareth, the only begotten of the Father, "full of
102 II, V,23 | be necessary to study the beliefs and practices of other religions
103 I,III,14 | identity; and should join other believers in working for peace.~
104 II, V,23 | to know what the Church believes". There is no doubt that
105 I,III,13 | even when they do not yet belong to it, so as to be encouraged
106 III,VI,32 | matter of justice and not of benevolence. Both full-time and part-time
107 | beside
108 I,II,8 | Church can offer to the bewildered and restless world of our
109 Pref | wholeheartedly giving his apostolic blessing, most particularly to the
110 II, V,22 | with the Lord's body and blood.~- Lived liturgy in its
111 I,III,15 | Listening to the Spirit, who blows where He wills (cf. Jn 3:
112 I,III,15 | non-Christian religious bodies in facing the great challenges
113 I,II,7 | centre of unity and the bond of universal communion,
114 Intro, 0,1 | will be used as a reference book and will be a source of
115 I,II,6 | spirituality is closely bound up with their status as
116 II, V,23 | be structured the other branches of theology. It should be
117 II, V,22 | nourish oneself with the "bread of life" (Jn 6:34), to form "
118 I,III,11 | marriages, the children of broken marriages, etc. They must
119 III,VI,32 | reasonable proportion of their budgets for catechists, and in particular
120 I,II,9 | gospel" (1Cor 9:16). The burning zeal of St. Paul should
121 I,II,6 | particularly in conducting secular business and exercising secular functions,
122 I,III,16 | Rather than a positive campaign against them, however, what
123 III,VI,31 | choice of candidates, because capable persons will prefer better
124 Conclu,VII,37| granted to the undersigned cardinal Prefect on the 16th June
125 Pref | inviting them to scrutinise it carefully and to carry out its directives.
126 III,VII,35 | and not as subordinates carrying out instructions. They should
127 I,III,16 | particularly hostile to Catholicism. Constructive dialogue is
128 I,III,12 | when purified of defects caused by ignorance and superstition,
129 I,II,7 | preached by the Church, celebrated in the liturgy and lived
130 I,II,10 | connected with prayer, the celebration of the eucharist and the
131 II, V,26 | or liturgically inspired ceremony, at which the Bishop or
132 II, V,29 | such as discouragement or a change of work, it will entail
133 II, V,29 | developments in theology and changing circumstances. In this endeavor
134 I,II,7 | Openness to the world is a characteristic of the catechist's spirituality
135 I, I,2 | their own identity, which characterizes them in respect to those
136 I, I,2 | Holy Spirit, a "special charism recognized by the Church"
137 III,VII,35 | and coordinate the various charisms in the community, they should
138 I,III,13 | development. The Church's charitable activity, like all pastoral
139 II, V,28 | to avoid making mistaken choices, but also for the formation
140 II, V,22 | that each catechist should choose a personal spiritual director
141 II, V,20 | personalities should be Christocentric, built upon "a deep intimacy
142 II, V,23 | on theology of Trinity, Christology and Ecclesiology, presented
143 I,II,7 | themselves to be drawn into the circle of the Father, who communicates
144 II, V,23 | ill at ease in educated circles and unable to face certain
145 II, V,29 | after they graduate, through circulars and individual letters,
146 I, I,4 | its schools. And in large cities, especially in the poorer
147 II, V,20 | members of the Church and citizens of human society". There
148 Pref | Vatican City 1993~ ~Venerable Brothers
149 I,III,13 | these should have a prior claim on their attention. The
150 I,III,13 | well known that the Church claims for itself a mission of
151 I, I,3 | However, we may recall a clarification made in the past by the
152 I,III,16 | problems, helping them to clarify doubts and to be wary of
153 I,III,16 | members of the laity, they are closer to the people and can know
154 I, I,4 | services.~- Catechists who collaborate in different forms of apostolate
155 I, I,2 | catechizing, and general, for collaborating in whatever apostolic services
156 III,VII,35 | the faith and immediate collaborators of the Bishop, have a special
157 III,VII,34 | successors of the Apostles, both collegially and as pastors of local
158 I,III,12 | expression of Catholic devotion colored by local values, traditions
159 II, V,30 | residence, school teaching combined with pastoral experiences
160 I,III,11 | frequently, offering them the comfort of God's word and, when
161 I,II,7 | experience, like Paul, his comforting presence: "Do not be afraid...
162 I, I,2 | her contribution to the coming of God's kingdom. Within
163 I, I,5 | calls them and their Pastors commission them, to go outside their
164 I,III,11 | of God's word and, when commissioned to do so, the Eucharist. ~
165 I,III,14 | denominations, and should commit themselves generously to
166 I,II,7 | circle of the Father, who communicates the word; of the Son, the
167 III,VII,36 | mandate, realizing it in a communitarian spirit and following the
168 I,II,8 | appointed twelve, to be his companions and to be sent out to preach" (
169 II, V,23 | pastoral, also in view of the comparison with the non catholic confessions
170 II, V,23 | aim at a global and not compartmentalized theological formation, i.e.
171 I,III,11 | and express the immense compassion of the heart of Jesus (cf.
172 II, V,30 | as very often happens, compensate for deficiency.~Each diocese
173 I,III,12 | pastoral plan drawn up by the competent authorities and avoiding
174 I,III,15 | which should be respectively completed and corrected.~- A conviction
175 Intro, 0,1 | links between the various components of the ecclesial community. ~
176 II, V,30 | of diverse duration and composition, organized by the dioceses
177 I, I,3 | life, the catechist's role comprises presence and witness, and
178 I,III,11 | acquaintance with the groups concerned. Some useful suggestions
179 II, V,24 | pastoral dimension of formation concerns the exercise of the prophetic,
180 Pref | but will also guarantee a concerted growth in this vital sector
181 II, V,19 | properly trained persons is condemned to failure".~The relevant
182 I,II,6 | have, "according to the condition of each, the special obligation
183 I,II,6 | Catechists' spirituality is also conditioned by their apostolic vocation,
184 II, V,21 | professional and family conduct; a spirit of sacrifice,
185 I,II,6 | this way, particularly in conducting secular business and exercising
186 II, V,26 | mandate or mission which is conferred in certain Churches is something
187 II, V,23 | comparison with the non catholic confessions and with the sects which
188 Pref | This is my sincere wish confided in prayer to Mary,"Mother
189 II,IV,18 | or his representative, to confirm the choice and eventually
190 II, V,30 | means. Therefore, besides confirming the absolute priority of
191 I,II,8 | The truth of their lives confirms their message. It would
192 I,III,12 | in cultures which do not conform to it.~- The local ecclesial
193 I,III,15 | errors which are not in conformity with the gospel and which
194 Intro, 0,1 | the notes, the principal connections with the themes exposed
195 II, V,23 | Magisterium, without disturbing consciences, and especially those of
196 I, I,4 | because of their special consecration, are able to bear a unique
197 Conclu,VII,37| for Catechists and gave consent to its publication.~Rome,
198 III,VI,31 | will be several negative consequences: on the choice of candidates,
199 I, I,4 | capacity of their mission and consequently are called to be available
200 III,VII,36 | the catechists, he should consider the concrete expression
201 I, I,4 | and its mission. The CEP considers the multiplicity and variety
202 II, V,21 | a capacity to transmit consolation and hope, etc.; with a view
203 Pref | may become more and more a consoling reality in all the young
204 Pref | present attests to their constancy even to the giving of life
205 I,III,16 | hostile to Catholicism. Constructive dialogue is often not possible
206 II, V,24 | catechesis, it would be well to consult the General Catechetical
207 Intro, 0,1 | came in from a wide-ranging consultation with Bishops and catechetical
208 Pref | lay-apostles. This Guide contains a vast and precise amount
209 I,III | CATECHIST'S ATTITUDE TO SOME CONTEMPORARY ISSUES~
210 I,III,15 | should be undertaken in the context of programs approved by
211 I,II,6 | them to renew themselves continually in their specific identity. ~
212 Conclu,VII,37| the mission.~Their number continues to grow and in recent years
213 II, V,28 | personality; should promote a continuous dialogue between the candidate
214 I,III,14 | among Christians "openly contradicts the will of Christ, provides
215 II, V,23 | should be resisted. On the contrary, standards for admission
216 II,IV,18 | precise, realistic and controllable, could be adapted to local
217 III,VII,33 | All these considerations converge on the urgency to strengthen
218 II, V,25 | to believe and be freely converted.~- Meeting followers of
219 I,III,15 | completed and corrected.~- A conviction that salvation comes from
220 I,II,8 | spiritual life is, the more convincing and efficacious will one'
221 III,VII,35 | They should look on them as cooperators, responsible for the ministry
222 III,VII,35 | should recognize, promote and coordinate the various charisms in
223 I,III,14 | Church"and also "give a correct and fair presentation of
224 I,III,15 | respectively completed and corrected.~- A conviction that salvation
225 I,II,7 | salvation. It requires a corresponding interior attitude which
226 I, I,3 | description of the catechist corresponds with that of the CEP in
227 I,III,15 | jointly by the Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue
228 III,VII,33 | represented in pastoral councils and other organizations
229 II, V,30 | formation. These courses do not counteract the programs of the centres,
230 I,III,16 | particularly suitable for counteracting the influence of the sects.
231 II, V,30 | dioceses and neighboring countries. ~The CEP insists on the
232 II, V,30 | married or unmarried people or couples. Some centres will include
233 I, I,4 | in places where parishes cover a large area with scattered
234 II, V,29 | be an organized program, covering the various aspects of catechists'
235 Pref | amount of material, which covers various topics: the identity
236 III,VII,35 | should encourage them to be creative and show initiative. They
237 II, V,24 | generosity, dynamism and creativity; ecclesial communion and
238 II, V,26 | as the presentation of a crucifix or a bible. There could
239 II, V,22 | is a place where they can cultivate their own interior life.
240 I,III,16 | spread of the sects poses a danger to the other Christian denominations
241 I,III,16 | given warnings about the dangers posed by sects, and called
242 I,II,9 | from the dead on the third day (cf. Acts 10:40). They should
243 I,II,9 | the Father raised from the dead on the third day (cf. Acts
244 II, V,24 | the pastoral course will deal with the different types
245 I,III,11 | also show sensitivity in dealing with people in difficult
246 Pref | Brothers in the Episcopacy,~Dearly beloved Priests,~Beloved
247 II,IV,18 | of ecclesial service, the decision belongs to the Pastor, which
248 I,II,7 | criteria, scale of values, decisions, relationships, behavior
249 III,VII,33 | would like to make a public declaration of gratitude to the Bishops,
250 II, V,23 | planning.~Catechists should dedicate themselves to their studies
251 I,II,7 | expresses itself by filial love, dedication to its service and a willingness
252 I,II,7 | may keep it faithfully, deepen its understanding of it
253 I,III,12 | attitudes, when purified of defects caused by ignorance and
254 I,III,13 | speak out for the weak and defend their rights. ~When it is
255 II, V,30 | happens, compensate for deficiency.~Each diocese should make
256 III,VI,31 | other work to make up the deficit; on formation, because some
257 Intro, 0,1 | missionary situations, of defining who exactly can be called
258 III,VII,34 | making sure that there are definite criteria for selection,
259 II, V,26 | which the Bishop or his delegate will confer the mandate,
260 Intro, 0,1 | catechist. The directives are deliberately given in general terms,
261 II, V,20 | life with its values and demands, a "secular" life with its
262 II, V,25 | priestly and royal.~- With dependence on the Pastors and in collaboration
263 II, V,22 | communication of the Christian faith depends less on the catechist's
264 II, V,23 | Apostolic Constitution Fidei depositum, in the catechism there
265 I,III,12 | of this if one is not to deprive the new Churches of values
266 I,III,13 | Apart from the financially deprived, catechists should pay special
267 II, V,29 | local communities and will derive support from them. But wider
268 I, I,3 | catechist, inasmuch as he or she derives legitimation directly from
269 Pref | Dicastery on behalf of this "deserving band" of lay-apostles. This
270 II, V,25 | which according the pastoral design are destined to the maturing
271 II, V,27 | strict sense, i.e. those designated by the Church to train the
272 I,III,14 | and in other initiatives designed to promote Christian unity".
273 II, V,23 | instead of furthering the designs of God which are revealed
274 II, V,25 | the pastoral design are destined to the maturing of the particular
275 I, I,4 | excellent work among the destitute, immigrants, prisoners and
276 II, V,21 | qualities already present, to develop them and add the necessary
277 II, V,29 | as to keep in touch with developments in theology and changing
278 II, V,23 | which it now summarizes and develops on the basis of the encyclical
279 II, V,29 | merely left to their own devices.~In the early period of
280 II,IV,18 | while respecting inevitable differences. ~- Some criteria concern
281 I,III,13 | recognition of each person's dignity, encourages solidarity,
282 Pref | the Plenary Assembly.~The diligent and faithful use of this
283 II, V,22 | Lived liturgy in its various dimensions for the personal growth
284 I, I,4 | the priests, often play a directing role. The CEP, therefore,
285 II, V,22 | choose a personal spiritual director from among the priests who
286 III,VII,34 | or renewing catechetical directories on a national or diocesan
287 I, I,2 | should try to discover, discern and foster his or her own
288 I,II,10 | boldly affirmed, to be his disciple was more important for Mary
289 I,III,14 | 14. Spirit of Ecumenism. Discord among Christians "openly
290 II, V,29 | special difficulty, such as discouragement or a change of work, it
291 II, V,30 | order to avoid a theoretical discourse. The objective is to do
292 II, V,28 | They will be constantly discovering how God's plan for salvation
293 II, V,26 | time with the others to discuss matters of common interest
294 III,VII,33 | various situations. In any discussion on the theology of the laity,
295 II, V,23 | include lectures, group discussions and practical exercises,
296 I,III,15 | therefore, dialogue does not dispense one from proclamation, that
297 II, V,29 | personnel, of transport for distances that can often be considerable,
298 I, I,5 | lay apostolate, which are distinct from those of the catechists.
299 I, I,2 | insists on the value and distinctiveness of the catechist's vocation.
300 I, I,5 | the past, they should be distinguished by their indispensable contribution
301 II, V,30 | some proper elements which distinguishes one centre from the other;
302 III,VI,32 | as it can, to raise and distribute subsidies for catechists,
303 III,VI,32 | rethink the organization and distribution of catechists. The problem
304 II, V,23 | the Magisterium, without disturbing consciences, and especially
305 II, V,30 | courses and encounters of diverse duration and composition,
306 III,VI,32 | catechists should not be diverted to other purposes. ~Money
307 II, V,22 | regular meditation and lectio divina bring order to one's life
308 II, V,23 | will strive to know Him doctrinally and on a personal level;
309 I, I,4 | societies where men still have a dominant role. Women would seem to
310 | done
311 II, V,23 | Church believes". There is no doubt that the catechists will
312 I,II,9 | the woman with the lost drachma who would "search thoroughly
313 III,VII,34 | and role of catechists.~- Drawing up or renewing catechetical
314 I, I,5 | mass media, etc. ~The CEP draws attention to these future
315 I,III,13 | has been and remains the driving force of mission".~By the
316 I,III,13 | unemployed, prisoners, refugees, drug addicts, those suffering
317 II, V,30 | and encounters of diverse duration and composition, organized
318 II, V,24 | have to help the sick and dying to accept their sufferings
319 I,II,10 | building of community. The earliest Christian community was
320 II, V,29 | their own devices.~In the early period of their apostolate,
321 III,VI,32 | structures, and so funds earmarked for catechists should not
322 I,III,13 | the new heavens and a new earth (cf. Is 65:17; 2 Pt 3:13;
323 I,II,7 | share responsibly in the earthly vicissitudes of the pilgrim
324 II, V,23 | studies and would be ill at ease in educated circles and
325 II, V,23 | adequate training is not easy and will require personnel,
326 II, V,23 | Trinity, Christology and Ecclesiology, presented in a systematic
327 I,III,14 | 14. Spirit of Ecumenism. Discord among Christians "
328 Intro, 0,1 | catechists. In the final edition of the text, therefore,
329 II, V,23 | would be ill at ease in educated circles and unable to face
330 II,IV,17 | socio-political conditions, poor educational standards and financial
331 Pref | directly the undisputed effectiveness of lay catechists. Under
332 II, V,29 | initial formation, every effort should be made to overcome
333 II, V,30 | the importance of making efforts "to establish and support
334 I,III,11 | encouraged to keep their elderly members with them, to "bear
335 I,II,7 | sacrament of salvation, it elicits the will to live its mystery
336 | else
337 II, V,23 | connected to their new and emerging life situations. The programs
338 II, V,23 | secularization, industrialization, emigration, socio-political changes,
339 II, V,26 | catechists, whose role is eminently ecclesial. They are sent
340 II, V,20 | temperamental, intellectual or emotional nature must first of all
341 II, V,23 | point, it is necessary to emphasize the special importance the
342 II, V,30 | the course, the methods employed, with a view to local conditions,
343 II, V,26 | of faith, just as Jesus "emptied himself, taking the form
344 I,II,7 | saints. This is always an encounter with Christ, hidden in his
345 II, V,30 | should also be courses and encounters of diverse duration and
346 I,III,16 | position; to forestall their encroachment by giving positive instruction
347 II, V,29 | changing circumstances. In this endeavor one can ensure the quality
348 Intro, 0,1 | could offer some special enlightenment at different points of the
349 I,II,7 | of the Holy Spirit, who enlightens the mind to help it understand
350 II, V,22 | Personal prayer, which ensures contact with God during
351 III,VII,36 | communicate their own fervour and enthusiasm to them.~Every diocese will
352 I,II,9 | of what they say and are enthusiastic and courageous, without
353 II,IV,17 | dynamic catechist, working enthusiastically and joyfully in the tasks
354 II, V,20 | of working should depend entirely on that of Christ. The unity
355 II, V,30 | centres are very different entitities: some of them being large
356 Pref | situation.~With great hope I entrust this Guide to the Bishops,
357 II, V,19 | have to provide it. The CEP entrusts its realization to the Bishops
358 I,III,11 | be adapted for the groups envisaged. It would be useful, therefore,
359 Pref | Venerable Brothers in the Episcopacy,~Dearly beloved Priests,~
360 II, V,21 | human sphere: psychophysical equilibrium; good health, a sense of
361 III,VII,34 | minimum of teaching aids and equipment for the formation of catechists,
362 II, V,23 | way, without omissions or error.~All candidates should have
363 I,III,15 | their limitations and errors which are not in conformity
364 II, V,23 | must first understand the essentials of Christian doctrine before
365 II, V,30 | importance of making efforts "to establish and support schools for
366 I,II,7 | world. - Openness to God Uno et Trino, who is in the most
367 I,III,11 | that comes from our hope in eternal life .~Catechists will also
368 II,IV,18 | of candidates and their evaluation. At a later stage, the parish
369 Pref | considered to be irreplaceable evangelisers, as the encyclical Redemptoris
370 I,III,15 | forms part of the Church's evangelizing mission. Like preaching,
371 II,IV,18 | to confirm the choice and eventually give them their official
372 I,II,10 | own soul and should give evidence of a sincere Marian piety,
373 Intro, 0,1 | it becomes immediately evident that the new catechism could
374 II, V,29 | changes in culture, the evolution of society and constant
375 I,III,11 | tradition of faith (cf. Ps 44:1; Ex 12:26-27), teachers of wisdom (
376 Intro, 0,1 | Church".~And so, having examined, in its Plenary Assembly
377 I,II,8 | Christ, so that they may be examples of hope and courage (cf.
378 I, I,4 | there are lay apostles doing excellent work among the destitute,
379 II, V,30 | meet from time to time to exchange ideas and teaching methods
380 I, I,3 | character of Holy Orders. The execution of these functions, when
381 III,VII,36 | qualities. They should be exemplary Christians, able to educate
382 II, V,24 | of formation concerns the exercise of the prophetic, priestly
383 I,II,6 | conducting secular business and exercising secular functions, they
384 I,III,12 | good elements that already exist in them and renewing them
385 Intro, 0,1 | which treats in a doctrinal, existential and practical way the principal
386 I,II,6 | married catechists are expected to bear witness constantly
387 I, I,5 | Church's life.~- The CEP expects that in the near future
388 I,III,12 | adventures into particular experiments that might upset the faithful.
389 II, V,23 | given by a priest or an expert catechist. The courses should
390 I,III,12 | values in that culture. The experts give incentive and support. ~-
391 I,III,12 | it, as Pope John Paul II explains, "the Church makes the gospel
392 I,III,13 | for, as Pope John Paul II explicitly says, "love has been and
393 Intro, 0,1 | this rich and synthetic "exposition of the faith of the Church
394 I,II,7 | cause. In particular, it is expressed in the attachment and obedience
395 III,VII,33 | honour... Even with the extension of the services rendered
396 I,II,8 | intensity and an internal and external orderliness, adapted to
397 Intro, 0,1 | ordering its publication. The extraordinary importance, for the Church
398 II, V,23 | the challenge should be faced courageously, with realistic
399 II, V,23 | standard is not high, but facile solutions should be resisted.
400 I, I,5 | Obviously the scale of the facilities and the level of study will
401 I,III,15 | non-Christian religious bodies in facing the great challenges to
402 Intro, 0,1 | direction of their Pastors, a factor of prime importance in evangelization.
403 I, I,4 | married or single, and these factors should be taken into account
404 II, V,19 | persons is condemned to failure".~The relevant documents
405 I,III,14 | also "give a correct and fair presentation of the other
406 I,II,7 | so that it may keep it faithfully, deepen its understanding
407 I,III,15 | contact with those of other faiths. It should be a saving dialogue,
408 Conclu,VII,37| country: "So many times it has fallen to you to strengthen and
409 I,II,8 | that they know and who is familiar to them, as if they saw
410 II, V,23 | great figures, the Church Fathers and the Saints.~- The level
411 II, V,22 | penance, to ask pardon for faults committed and renew one'
412 I,III,16 | offer seems to work in their favour, as they present apparently
413 I,II,7 | without pulling back from fear of difficulties or withdrawing
414 I,II,9 | the same time, one also feels the need to know this faith
415 III,VII,35 | catechists as apostles and fellow-workers in the Lord's vineyard. ~
416 I,III,16 | immediate answers to the felt needs of the people, and
417 I, I,4 | be old or young, male or female, married or single, and
418 | few
419 II, V,23 | the Apostolic Constitution Fidei depositum, in the catechism
420 I, I,5 | and encourages, is for the figure of the catechist as such
421 II, V,23 | the witness of its great figures, the Church Fathers and
422 I,II,7 | Church expresses itself by filial love, dedication to its
423 I,II,7 | 52). Catechists must be filled with this love, bringing
424 I,III,13 | the poor.~Apart from the financially deprived, catechists should
425 I,II,8 | of prayer, including the finding of times of silence for
426 I,II,9 | the lost sheep "until he finds it" (Lk 15:4), or like the
427 I,III,16 | catechists should remain firmly within the common pastoral
428 II, V,26 | apostolate. They should fit into the overall pastoral
429 I,III,12 | contribute to inculturation by fitting into the overall pastoral
430 I,II,10 | love by which all should be fittingly animated who cooperate in
431 I, I,5 | gentes.~- It is not enough to fix an objective, but suitable
432 III,VII,33 | whom "Churches that are flourishing today would not have been
433 I,II,9 | have that are not of this fold, and these too I must lead" (
434 II, V,25 | freely converted.~- Meeting followers of other religions in a
435 I,II,9 | stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles" (1Cor 1:23),
436 II, V,22 | love for others, is their food, as it was that of Jesus (
437 I, I,4 | in so far as this can be foreseen. ~There is another consideration.
438 II, V,23 | actual reality and from foresight, can also include subjects
439 I,III,16 | inconsistencies in their position; to forestall their encroachment by giving
440 I,II,9 | Finally, one should not forget that the stamp of authenticity
441 II, V,27 | that: the most important formator is Christ himself, who forms
442 II, V,20 | Catholic laity, "must be formed according to the union which
443 | former
444 I,III,13 | and of ways of thinking, fosters the recognition of each
445 I,III,13 | on their attention. The foundation of their interest in the
446 I,III,12 | two principles: it must be founded on the word of God, revealed
447 III,VII,34 | task; also, if possible, founding or improving catechetical
448 I,II,7 | that springs from "that fountain of love or charity within
449 I, I,2 | territories is identified by four elements: a call from the
450 Pref | fact, they continue with frankness to announce "the Good News"
451 Conclu,VII,37| greatest respect for these "fraternal animators of young communities",
452 III,VI,32 | to devote part of their free time to catechetical work,
453 II, V,28 | community; should be liberating, freeing the catechist from conscious
454 II, V,25 | be able to believe and be freely converted.~- Meeting followers
455 I,III,11 | Catechists should visit them frequently, offering them the comfort
456 II, V,28 | merely as teachers but as friends and guides. As mentioned
457 III,VII,33 | catechists are, indeed, front-line apostles without whom "Churches
458 II, V,23 | that it may help them to fulfil, inside and outside the
459 II,IV,17 | their responsibility. A fulfilled, responsible and dynamic
460 II, V,25 | collaboration with the faithful, fulfilling those practices, which according
461 I,III,15 | that only she possesses the fulness of revealed truth and salvific
462 I, I,5 | a guarantee of the good functioning of such an important sector
463 I, I,4 | the sick and presiding at funerals; training other catechists
464 II, V,23 | irrelevant doubts instead of furthering the designs of God which
465 III,VI,31 | remuneration for catechists is generally agreed to be one of the
466 II, V,20 | integrity, "hidden for ages and generations" (Col 1:26), which must
467 I,III,14 | should commit themselves generously to ecumenical initiatives,
468 I,II,9 | block to Jews and folly to Gentiles" (1Cor 1:23), whom the Father
469 I,III,12 | support. ~- Inculturation is genuine when it is guided by two
470 Conclu,VII,37| Jozef Card. Tomko, Prefect~Giuseppe Uhac, Arch. tit. of Tharros,
471 I,II,9 | gratification, the catechist will glory only in Christ, who gives
472 I,II,9 | be like the shepherd who goes in search of the lost sheep "
473 I, I,4 | students. These can be found in government schools, where the State
474 II, V,26 | There could be different grades of solemnity for full-time
475 II,IV,17 | it may be achieved only gradually, they should not easily
476 II, V,29 | especially soon after they graduate, through circulars and individual
477 II, V,23 | will also be important to grant the catechist contents and
478 II, V,21 | those of other religions, grasp of one's own culture, ability
479 I,II,9 | this world seek immediate gratification, the catechist will glory
480 III,VII,33 | a public declaration of gratitude to the Bishops, priests
481 Conclu,VII,37| We cannot but have the greatest respect for these "fraternal
482 III,VII,34 | Guide for Catechists.~- Guaranteeing a minimum of teaching aids
483 I, I,4 | catechists in special centres or guiding volunteer catechists in
484 I, I,4 | The young, on the other hand, are to be preferred for
485 I,III,13 | persecuted or marginalized, the handicapped, the unemployed, prisoners,
486 Pref | they already have in their hands the Catechism of the Catholic
487 II, V,29 | proper ongoing formation, haphazard individual initiatives are
488 II, V,30 | impact or, as very often happens, compensate for deficiency.~
489 II, V,27 | candidates, who in turn will be happy to learn from them.~Formators
490 Pref | witness to their faith by harsh trials and painful privations.
491 Intro, 0,1 | immediate future.~Under each heading we will try to give the
492 I,II,9 | of what we have seen and heard" (Acts 4:20), and to realize
493 I,II,7 | speaks only the words He hears from the Father (cf. Jn
494 Conclu,VII,37| names will be written in heaven (cf. Lk 10:20)".~The CEP
495 I,III,13 | biblical perspective of the new heavens and a new earth (cf. Is
496 Conclu,VII,37| necessary. ~The catechists are held in great esteem for their
497 II, V,28 | depths of a person's soul and helps open it to God's grace.~-
498 | herself
499 I,II,6 | can be applied without hesitation to the catechist. Like every
500 Conclu,VII,37| that we should place the highest ideals before them, while
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