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501 Pref | Beloved Catechists,~In this historical period, which for various
502 I,II,7 | Father"; the world in which historically God's Word came to live
503 I, I,5 | attaining the goal, and this holds true also for the training
504 II, V,21 | sense of responsibility, honesty, dynamism; good professional
505 Conclu,VII,37| cf. Lk 10:20)".~The CEP hopes that, with God's help and
506 II, V,29 | support from them. But wider horizons should also be opened, with
507 I,III,16 | intolerant and are particularly hostile to Catholicism. Constructive
508 I,II,8 | is essential and who are humbly joyful in their faith".~
509 II, V,30 | training for the wife or husband of the candidate and issuing
510 II, V,30 | formation, but one should identify and use efficacious means.
511 I,III,12 | purified of defects caused by ignorance and superstition, expresses
512 II, V,23 | higher studies and would be ill at ease in educated circles
513 I, I,5 | words of the Holy Father are illuminating: "For such a fundamental
514 Pref | bringing about a renewed image of the catechist but will
515 II, V,26 | imperfections of others, and imitating Christ, who "loved the Church
516 I,II,7 | sincere love of the Church, in imitation of Christ, who "loved the
517 Intro, 0,1 | and content, it becomes immediately evident that the new catechism
518 I,III,11 | share in and express the immense compassion of the heart
519 I, I,4 | work among the destitute, immigrants, prisoners and others in
520 II, V,26 | of work in common and the imperfections of others, and imitating
521 I, I,5 | In view of the present impetus towards a renewed mission
522 I,II,8 | action of the Holy Spirit. It implies a certain intensity and
523 III,VII,34 | if possible, founding or improving catechetical centres.~-
524 II, V,28 | The training should not be improvised or left to the initiative
525 I,III,12 | culture. The experts give incentive and support. ~- Inculturation
526 I,III,13 | development. They are both included in the Church's mission. "
527 I,II,8 | ordered rhythm of prayer, including the finding of times of
528 II, V,28 | without interruption and incompleteness.~- Orderly and complete
529 I,III,16 | be able to point out the inconsistencies in their position; to forestall
530 II, V,23 | often use the Bible in an incorrect way.~- The main elements
531 III,VII,34 | Conferences to continue and even increase their attention and care
532 I, I,5 | in future: urbanization, increasing numbers going on to third-level
533 I, I,5 | affirmed and developed, independently of the tasks he or she performs.
534 I,III,12 | culture, and the Bishop should indicate the best ways to bring out
535 II, V,23 | urbanization, secularization, industrialization, emigration, socio-political
536 II, V,23 | Without this, they would feel inferior to those who have done higher
537 I,III,11 | himself the weight of our infirmities (cf. Mt 8:17; Is 53:4).
538 I,III,14 | block to the world, and inflicts damage on the most holy
539 Pref | Churches.~The Holy Father, informed of this commitment of our
540 I,III,15 | souls; and striving for inner purification, without which
541 I,III,11 | assigned to pastoral work in an inner-city area, etc.~Catechists will
542 II, V,23 | may help them to fulfil, inside and outside the ecclesial
543 II, V,20 | This cannot be too strongly insisted upon, when there is question
544 II, V,23 | new Catechism a source of inspiration and a mine of knowledge
545 I,II,9 | zeal of St. Paul should inspire catechists to stir up their
546 II, V,26 | liturgical or liturgically inspired ceremony, at which the Bishop
547 II, V,22 | Him who is the principle inspiring all catechetical work and
548 | instead
549 I,III,14 | of the means of salvation instituted by Christ is found in the
550 Conclu,VII,37| you, the catechists, who instructed the catechumens, prepared
551 III,VII,35 | share with them the task of instructing people in the faith. They
552 III,VII,35 | subordinates carrying out instructions. They should encourage them
553 Conclu,VII,37| other men and women to be instruments of his salvation. Respond
554 I,III,15 | their own but should be integrated in the community. Initiatives
555 II, V,23 | courageously, with realistic and intelligent planning.~Catechists should
556 I,II,8 | Spirit. It implies a certain intensity and an internal and external
557 II, V,30 | centres are diocesan or interdiocesan, some of them national or
558 I,III,13 | does not mean that they are interested only in the poor, but that
559 II, V,23 | to others in a clear and interesting way, without omissions or
560 I,II,8 | certain intensity and an internal and external orderliness,
561 II, V,30 | some of them national or international. ~There are common elements
562 I,III,13 | they can well understand, interpret and try to bring solutions
563 Conclu,VII,37| assistants and at times interpreters. They have often been able
564 II, V,30 | catechesis itself, inculturation, interreligious dialogue, pastoral methods,
565 II, V,28 | assist him to grow without interruption and incompleteness.~- Orderly
566 Intro, 0,1 | project by the many pressing interventions of His Holiness Pope John
567 II, V,20 | Christocentric, built upon "a deep intimacy with Christ and with the
568 I,II,7 | Trino, who is in the most intimate depths of each person and
569 I,III,16 | that many of the sects are intolerant and are particularly hostile
570 I, I,5 | preparation of new candidates, introduce them to their functions
571 I,III,12 | cultures and at the same time introduces peoples, together with their
572 II, V,25 | openness and dialogue.~- Introducing catechumens to the mystery
573 Intro | INTRODUCTION~
574 III,VI,32 | has to be given to old, invalid and sick catechists. ~The
575 I,II,8 | them, as if they saw the Invisible".~What catechists teach
576 Pref | the Catechists themselves, inviting them to scrutinise it carefully
577 I,II,6 | would be good for them to involve their spouse and children
578 I,II,8 | The work of catechists involves their whole being. Before
579 I,III,11 | situations such as those in irregular marriages, the children
580 II, V,23 | are only likely to raise irrelevant doubts instead of furthering
581 Pref | they are considered to be irreplaceable evangelisers, as the encyclical
582 I,II,9 | of Christ springs out the irresistible desire to announce, to '
583 II, V,30 | husband of the candidate and issuing of diplomas. ~It is important
584 II,IV | IV. CHOICE OF CANDIDATES~
585 I,II,9 | crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles" (
586 III,VI,31 | will prefer better paid jobs; on commitment, because
587 I,III,14 | Catholic identity; and should join other believers in working
588 I,III,15 | Proclamation, which was drawn up jointly by the Pontifical Council
589 Pref | important role in the secular journey of evangelisation. Even
590 Pref | role: "During my apostolic journeys I have been able observe
591 II,IV,17 | working enthusiastically and joyfully in the tasks assigned appreciated
592 II,IV,18 | are the ones best able to judge the needs and possibilities
593 II, V,21 | leadership qualities, balanced judgement, openness of mind, a sense
594 Conclu,VII,37| cardinal Prefect on the 16th June 1993, approved the present
595 II, V,26 | Pastors, in a spirit of faith, just as Jesus "emptied himself,
596 I,II,6 | spirituality. As the Pope justly affirms, "married catechists
597 II,IV,18 | considerations should be kept in mind, so that there may
598 I,III,15 | should be open to this kind of dialogue and be trained
599 I,II,6 | prophetic, priestly and kingly offices. As members of the
600 I,II,7 | the needs of the world, knowing that they are called to
601 II, V,29 | formation may come from lack of funds, of books and other
602 I,II,9 | body I complete what is lacking in Christ's afflictions
603 II, V,23 | studies so as to become lamps to light the way of their
604 II, V,23 | the religious practices, language, problems and needs of the
605 II, V,29 | ongoing formation will be largely the reinforcement of the
606 | last
607 II, V,22 | Divine Office, especially Lauds and Vespers, in union with
608 Pref | this "deserving band" of lay-apostles. This Guide contains a vast
609 I,III,13 | development precisely because it leads to conversion of heart and
610 Conclu,VII,37| first proclamation or had to leave before it could be followed
611 II, V,22 | regular meditation and lectio divina bring order to one'
612 II, V,23 | The courses should include lectures, group discussions and practical
613 I, I,2 | Church's magisterium and legislation clearly recognize .~In short,
614 III,VII,33 | to Vatican II, they are "legitimately active in the ministry of
615 I, I,3 | inasmuch as he or she derives legitimation directly from the official
616 II, V,30 | conditions for entry, the length of the course, the methods
617 III,VII,33 | note that in his encyclical letter Redemptoris Missio, Pope
618 II, V,29 | circulars and individual letters, teaching aids, visits from
619 II, V,28 | the community; should be liberating, freeing the catechist from
620 I,III,13 | Church offers a force for liberation which promotes development
621 II, V,28 | should include identity and lifestyle, and also the qualities
622 II, V,23 | it is the source of the lights which are ever new". The
623 | likely
624 II, V,29 | by qualified personnel. Likewise individual parishes, or
625 I, I,4 | catechists, who offer a more limited, but still precious, collaboration.
626 I, I,3 | 3. Role. Closely linked to the question of identity
627 Intro, 0,1 | by reason of the strong links between the various components
628 II, V,23 | Christ to teach with his lips".~
629 II,IV,18 | It is useful to have a list of criteria for the whole
630 II, V,27 | this and should strive to listen always to the Divine Master
631 Pref | pastoral guidance of the little community separated from
632 II, V,26 | place during a liturgical or liturgically inspired ceremony, at which
633 II, V,23 | may be provided in other locations by dioceses or parishes,
634 I,II,7 | preach to them that God loves and offers his salvation
635 II,IV,17 | to the difficulties and lower one's standards. ~The CEP
636 II, V,27 | should be good Christians, loyal to the Church, with proper
637 Pref | Evangelisation of Peoples has maintained a special interest in some
638 I,III,14 | denominations, while fully maintaining their own Catholic identity;
639 III,VII,34 | training, activities and maintenance of catechists. ~Above all,
640 Pref | having looked at formation in major seminaries (1986) considered
641 I, I,5 | christian life where the majority of the people are already
642 I, I,4 | Catechists may be old or young, male or female, married or single,
643 II, V,22 | cf. Acts 1:1), which are manifestations of love. To do the will
644 II,IV,18 | candidates should be: faith that manifests itself in their piety and
645 I,II,7 | live its mystery and its manifold grace so as to be enriched
646 I, I,3 | that is both important and many-sided. Apart from the explicit
647 I,III,13 | oppressed, persecuted or marginalized, the handicapped, the unemployed,
648 I,II,6 | therefore should bear the marks of: openness to God's word,
649 I, I,4 | the values of Christian marriage. The young, on the other
650 I, I,5 | changes, the influence of the mass media, etc. ~The CEP draws
651 I,III,13 | understood especially the materially poor, who are so numerous
652 II, V,23 | the catechist contents and materials connected to their new and
653 I,II,6 | to the Christian value of matrimony, living the sacrament in
654 II, V,26 | with the others to discuss matters of common interest and review
655 II, V,25 | design are destined to the maturing of the particular Church.
656 I, I,5 | the influence of the mass media, etc. ~The CEP draws attention
657 I,II,6 | the catechist. Like every member of the faithful, catechists
658 II, V,28 | Orderly and complete method: taking into consideration
659 II, V,28 | approach. The program should be methodical and gradual, respecting
660 II, V,24 | section on "elements of methodology".~
661 I,II,9 | resurrection of Christ in the midst of difficult situations,
662 I, I,5 | the world of youngsters, migrants and refugees, growing secularization,
663 II, V,28 | personally and in their cultural milieu, not only so as to avoid
664 II, V,23 | They should submit their minds and hearts to Christ, who
665 II, V,23 | source of inspiration and a mine of knowledge for their specific
666 I, I,4 | apostolate with ordained ministers, whose direction they willingly
667 II, V,23 | The main elements of Missiology will also be studied, as
668 II, V,28 | only so as to avoid making mistaken choices, but also for the
669 I,III,15 | when it seems difficult or misunderstood. In certain conditions,
670 II, V,20 | and life of Christ. Their mode of being and of working
671 III,VII,33 | secularized atmosphere of the modern world, as lay people they
672 I, I,4 | greatly in characteristics and modes of action from one young
673 I,II,7 | which allows oneself to be molded by the Spirit and transformed
674 III,VI,32 | diverted to other purposes. ~Money put into catechetical centres
675 | Moreover
676 II,IV,18 | he or she is positively motivated and is not seeking the post
677 I,II,9 | territories, cannot but feel moved by Christ's words: "Other
678 II, V,24 | or members of particular movements or groups, etc.~The practical
679 | much
680 I, I,4 | tasks entrusted to them are multiple: preaching to non-Christians;
681 I, I,4 | mission. The CEP considers the multiplicity and variety of these tasks
682 I, I,5 | the young Churches are multiplying the services of the lay
683 | myself
684 I,II,7 | As People of God and the Mystical Body of Christ, the Church
685 III,VII,34 | episcopal vicar should be named for them. ~From its own
686 | namely
687 Conclu,VII,37| to your vocation and your names will be written in heaven (
688 II, V,25 | outside of their own region or nation when sent by their Pastors.
689 I, I,4 | Women would seem to be the natural choice for educating the
690 II, V,20 | the person of Jesus of Nazareth, the only begotten of the
691 II, V,25 | are connected with various necessities of each Church and mark
692 I,II,6 | 6. Necessity and nature of spirituality
693 III,VI,31 | enough, there will be several negative consequences: on the choice
694 I,III,13 | commitment and service of one's neighbor, and gives everyone a place
695 II, V,30 | between centres, dioceses and neighboring countries. ~The CEP insists
696 II, V,23 | the comparison with the non catholic confessions and
697 | nor
698 III,VII,33 | it. ~It is important to note that in his encyclical letter
699 Intro, 0,1 | out, particularly in the notes, the principal connections
700 | nothing
701 II, V,22 | the Eucharist, so as to nourish oneself with the "bread
702 II, V,26 | a servant... and became obedient unto death" (Phil 2:7-8;
703 II, V,20 | The first and essential object of catechesis is, of course,
704 I,II,8 | situations of each. It might be objected that catechists, being members
705 II, V,30 | sufficient to propose high objectives in formation, but one should
706 I,II,6 | condition of each, the special obligation to permeate and perfect
707 Pref | journeys I have been able observe personally what the catechists
708 I,III,16 | territories they are a serious obstacle to the preaching of the
709 II, V,23 | for doctrinal training is obvious, as catechists must first
710 II, V,22 | with God during one's daily occupations, with special attention
711 III,VII,33 | catechists will necessarily occupy a special place.~All these
712 I,II,6 | prophetic, priestly and kingly offices. As members of the laity,
713 II, V,23 | interesting way, without omissions or error.~All candidates
714 I,III,14 | Discord among Christians "openly contradicts the will of
715 I,II,7 | understand God's words and opens the heart to receive them
716 I,II,8 | the sum of their personal opinions but the Church's faith,
717 II, V,29 | should also be opened, with opportunities for catechists to meet those
718 Intro, 0,1 | voyages, makes use of every opportunity to stress the importance
719 I,III,13 | groups in need: those who are oppressed, persecuted or marginalized,
720 II,IV,18 | essential while others might be optional. It is useful to have a
721 I, I,4 | forms of apostolate with ordained ministers, whose direction
722 Intro, 0,1 | Catechism of the Catholic Church ordering its publication. The extraordinary
723 I,II,8 | an internal and external orderliness, adapted to the various
724 I, I,3 | require the character of Holy Orders. The execution of these
725 III,VII,33 | pastoral councils and other organizations of the parish and diocese.
726 II, V,29 | with each other, should organize such courses.~For proper
727 I, I,4 | pastoral initiatives and organizing parish functions; helping
728 I, I,4 | different areas. The following outline would seem to give a realistic
729 I,II,7 | must keep a supernatural outlook on life and trust in the
730 | over
731 I,II,9 | ministry: "the love of Christ overwhelms us" (2Cor 5:14), catechists
732 Pref | faith by harsh trials and painful privations.The history of
733 II, V,20 | There cannot be separate parallel lives: a "spiritual" life
734 II, V,27 | One of the problems of paramount importance in the field
735 II, V,22 | sacrament of penance, to ask pardon for faults committed and
736 I,II,6 | as lay Christians, made participants, in their own degree, in
737 I,II,8 | therefore, should be bearers of paschal joy and hope, in the name
738 III,VII,34 | responsibility for catechists through paternal love, attention to their
739 I,III,15 | Christ; it is always "a path towards the Kingdom and
740 I,III,12 | values which are now the patrimony of the universal Church. ~-
741 I,III,13 | deprived, catechists should pay special attention also to
742 II, V,21 | working in the fields of peacemaking, development, socio-cultural
743 III,VII,36 | their spiritual, moral and pedagogical qualities. They should be
744 II, V,28 | situations of mission and of the pedagogy, the training should be
745 II, V,22 | reception of the sacrament of penance, to ask pardon for faults
746 I,III,12 | gospel is strong enough to penetrate any culture and enrich and
747 II, V,23 | the Revelation and of the perennial catholic faith, as the Church
748 I, I,5 | independently of the tasks he or she performs. The value of catechists
749 Conclu,VII,37| community alive during trying periods, and their families have
750 II, V,30 | frequent a centre, and for the permanent formation of all.~ ~
751 I,III,15 | missionary command remains permanently valid and is an explicit
752 I,II,6 | the special obligation to permeate and perfect the temporal
753 I, I,3 | directly from the official permission granted by the Pastors.
754 I,III,13 | those who are oppressed, persecuted or marginalized, the handicapped,
755 II, V,28 | for the formation to be personalized and adapted to the needs
756 I,III,13 | life. This is the biblical perspective of the new heavens and a
757 II, V,23 | which the catechism aims at pertains and is relevant to each
758 I,II,9 | be able to affirm, like Peter and John before the Sanhedrin, "
759 II, V,23 | that help them to face the phenomena of urbanization, secularization,
760 I,III,11 | and aged, because their physical and psychological weakness
761 I,II,7 | earthly vicissitudes of the pilgrim Church, which is by nature
762 I, I,5 | more fully qualified as lay pioneers of the apostolate. In the
763 I, I,5 | suitable centres and who, placed in key posts of the catechetical
764 II, V,23 | realistic and intelligent planning.~Catechists should dedicate
765 II,IV,18 | that there may be a common policy in all mission areas, while
766 I,III,15 | drawn up jointly by the Pontifical Council for Inter-religious
767 II, V,30 | good if there could be a pooling of ideas, information and
768 I, I,4 | cities, especially in the poorer quarters, there are lay
769 I,III,12 | was willed by the Lord.~- Popular piety, understood as an
770 I,III,16 | warnings about the dangers posed by sects, and called for "
771 I,III,16 | the spread of the sects poses a danger to the other Christian
772 II,IV,18 | candidate unless he or she is positively motivated and is not seeking
773 III,VII,36 | team of formators, made up possibly of priests, brothers, sisters
774 I, I,5 | centres and who, placed in key posts of the catechetical organization
775 I,II,7 | which the Holy Spirit was poured out to sanctify men and
776 I,II,9 | preach only "Christ the power of God and the wisdom of
777 II, V,25 | taught, theoretically and practically, how to devote themselves
778 I,III,15 | knowledge of the religions practiced in the area: their history
779 II, V,22 | would not encourage such pragmatic solutions, for mission in
780 II, V,22 | in union with the song of praise that the Church addresses
781 Intro, 0,1 | the development of this "praiseworthy army" of lay apostles. It
782 II, V,19 | necessary at liturgical prayers, and helping in various
783 I,II,7 | of Christ and enlightened preacher of the word.~- Openness
784 II, V,28 | basic training period that precedes the beginning of a catechist'
785 I,III,13 | which promotes development precisely because it leads to conversion
786 III,VI,31 | because capable persons will prefer better paid jobs; on commitment,
787 I, I,4 | the other hand, are to be preferred for contact with youth and
788 I, I,2 | particular vocation .~From these premises it can be seen that catechists
789 I,III,16 | and non-Christian origin presents a pastoral challenge for
790 Intro, 0,1 | this project by the many pressing interventions of His Holiness
791 II, V,28 | and growth. One should not pretend to have a perfect catechist
792 Pref | Catechists are truly the pride of the missionary Church!~
793 I,III,12 | communities, which are the primary subjects of inculturation,
794 I,III,12 | when it is guided by two principles: it must be founded on the
795 I,III,13 | that these should have a prior claim on their attention.
796 II, V,30 | confirming the absolute priority of formators, who must be
797 Pref | harsh trials and painful privations.The history of evangelisation
798 I,III,12 | of God's people and is a privileged form of inculturation of
799 II, V,30 | particularly the guided and programmed meetings, because they are
800 Pref | their formation and teaching programmes, whilst for content they
801 II, V,23 | presented in a systematic and progressive synthesis of the Christian
802 Intro, 0,1 | It is encouraged in this project by the many pressing interventions
803 I,III,16 | be wary of the specious promises of the sects. ~It must not
804 II,IV,17 | remunerated, is the best promoter of other vocations.~
805 I,III,13 | force for liberation which promotes development precisely because
806 II, V,29 | most suitable agencies for promoting ongoing formation. They
807 I, I,2 | Heb 10:7), or, like the prophet, "Here I am, send me" (Is
808 II,IV,17 | service will be directly proportional to the way in which pastors
809 II,IV,18 | should be involved in the proposal of candidates and their
810 Conclu,VII,37| contained in this Guide are proposed as a general model, to serve
811 II, V,22 | experiences of catechists, the CEP proposes the following practices
812 I, I,5 | from now how tomorrow's protagonists will act.~Special encouragement
813 I,III,16 | without having recourse to the pseudo-securities of the sects. Also, being
814 I,III,11 | because their physical and psychological weakness calls for greater
815 II, V,21 | the purely human sphere: psychophysical equilibrium; good health,
816 III,VII,33 | CEP would like to make a public declaration of gratitude
817 I,II,7 | society about them, without pulling back from fear of difficulties
818 I,III,15 | and striving for inner purification, without which dialogue
819 I,III,12 | traditions and attitudes, when purified of defects caused by ignorance
820 II, V,23 | in centres built for this purpose. Where these are not available,
821 III,VI,32 | not be diverted to other purposes. ~Money put into catechetical
822 II, V,30 | for example, the minimum qualification and other conditions for
823 II, V,27 | with proper intellectual qualifications and personal experience
824 II, V,23 | ensure that the training will qualify as higher religious education. ~
825 I, I,4 | especially in the poorer quarters, there are lay apostles
826 III,VII,34 | for formation, seeing to questions of remuneration, etc. They
827 Conclu,VII,37| way of conclusion, we may quote the words of Pope John Paul
828 II, V,25 | proclamation.~We have already quoted words of Pope John Paul
829 I,II,6 | so that the whole family radiates apostolic witness. ~Catechists'
830 Intro, 0,1 | its responsibility and of radical changes in the missionary
831 I,II,9 | 1Cor 1:23), whom the Father raised from the dead on the third
832 Conclu,VII,37| characteristics which are rarely found in the ecclesial communities
833 II, V,20 | decisive will be the ability to reach into the depths of one's
834 II, V,29 | out the means for this in reading, prayer and contacts with
835 I,III,13 | help them to understand the realities of social life so as to
836 II, V,19 | it. The CEP entrusts its realization to the Bishops as part of
837 III,VI,32 | therefore, should set aside a reasonable proportion of their budgets
838 I,II,10 | Church on behalf of the rebirth of humanity".~The preaching
839 I, I,3 | Pastors. However, we may recall a clarification made in
840 II, V,22 | help of the community.~- Recital of part of the Divine Office,
841 I,III,13 | of thinking, fosters the recognition of each person's dignity,
842 I,III,11 | community, as Pope John Paul II recognizes when he calls them "witnesses
843 Conclu,VII,37| ideals before them, while recognizing that, because of objective
844 I,III,16 | needs are, without having recourse to the pseudo-securities
845 I,III,12 | force for renewal, and can rectify elements in cultures which
846 I,II,7 | came to live among us to redeem us (cf. Jn 1:14), and in
847 I,III,11 | helped to understand the redemptive value of the cross, in union
848 Pref | Schools for catechists, to refer to this document for their
849 II,IV,18 | whole Church, which could be referred to by those with the charge
850 I,III,15 | Paul II confirmed, while referring to Redemptoris Missio: "
851 I,III,14 | Spirit of Christ does not refrain from using as means of salvation".~
852 II, V,29 | visits from formators, refresher courses or meetings at the
853 II, V,23 | catechist is to work.~- Regarding the methodological training
854 I,III,16 | faith and communion.~Certain regions and persons are more vulnerable
855 II, V,29 | formation will be largely the reinforcement of the basic training and
856 III,VII,34 | possible, have a personal relationship with each of them. Where
857 I,II,7 | scale of values, decisions, relationships, behavior etc. Catechists
858 I,III,15 | therefore, lead to religious relativism. ~- Practical cooperation
859 Intro, 0,1 | stress the importance and relevance of the work of catechists
860 I,III,16 | areas, catechists should remain firmly within the common
861 II, V,26 | universal Church. ~This remark was made by Pope Paul VI
862 III,VII,33 | Tradendae the same Pontiff remarked that "the term 'catechists'
863 II,IV,17 | appreciated and properly remunerated, is the best promoter of
864 III,VII,33 | extension of the services rendered by lay people both within
865 I, I,3 | indispensable evangelizers, who represent the basic strength of Christian
866 II,IV,18 | chosen to the Bishop or his representative, to confirm the choice and
867 I,III,14 | when so charged, as their representatives. They should avoid stirring
868 III,VII,33 | communities and should be well represented in pastoral councils and
869 II, V,22 | attain the spiritual maturity required by their role. Prayer is
870 II, V,30 | faith, a possibility of residence, school teaching combined
871 II, V,30 | some of them being large residential centres with a team of formators
872 II, V,23 | facile solutions should be resisted. On the contrary, standards
873 II, V,25 | cooperating in charity to resolve common problems.~- Proclaiming
874 III,VI,31 | in many cultures a job is respected only if it is a well-paid
875 Intro, 0,1 | Churches. It is up to the respective Pastors to make them more
876 I,III,15 | gospel and which should be respectively completed and corrected.~-
877 III | PART III~THE RESPONSIBILITIES TOWARDS CATECHIST~ ~
878 I,II,7 | Catechists should share responsibly in the earthly vicissitudes
879 I,II,8 | offer to the bewildered and restless world of our time is to
880 II, V,30 | are smaller centres for restricted groups or short courses.
881 II, V,25 | mission territories. As a result the formative activity must
882 I,II,9 | mystery of the death and resurrection of Christ in the midst of
883 III,VI,32 | Further it may be necessary to rethink the organization and distribution
884 I,II,7 | God's word, which does not return to Him without "succeeding
885 I,II,7 | with it towards the final reunion with Christ the Spouse. ~
886 I,III,13 | cf. Is 65:17; 2 Pt 3:13; Rev 21:1), which has been the
887 II, V,26 | matters of common interest and review the work. The Bishops should
888 II, V,29 | a process of renewal and revitalization.~Ongoing formation is not
889 I,II,8 | with God and an ordered rhythm of prayer, including the
890 I, I,4 | as an expression of the richness of the Spirit at work in
891 I,III,13 | the weak and defend their rights. ~When it is necessary to
892 I, I,4 | socio-cultural situation give rise to other apostolic functions.
893 II, V,22 | to the Father "from the rising of the sun to its setting" (
894 I,III,14 | avoid stirring up useless rivalries; should help the faithful
895 I, I,2 | spiritual and apostolic roads to be followed by both individuals
896 I,II,7 | attachment and obedience to the Roman Pontiff, the centre of unity
897 II,IV,18 | catechist's person. A basic rule is that no one should be
898 II,IV,17 | is difficult to lay down rules as to the level of faith
899 II, V,21 | family conduct; a spirit of sacrifice, strength, perseverance,
900 I,II,7 | who "loved the Church and sacrificed himself for her" (Eph 5:
901 I,II,8 | their message. It would be sad if they did not "practice
902 II, V,19 | need. As Pope John Paul II said: "To set high standards
903 III,VI,31 | teachers in schools where their salaries are paid by the State. But
904 I,II,7 | Spirit was poured out to sanctify men and women and gather
905 I,II,9 | Peter and John before the Sanhedrin, "we cannot but speak of
906 I,II,9 | things to all in order to save some at any cost. I do it
907 I,II,7 | knowledge of the truth and be saved (cf. 1Tim 2:4); which seeks
908 I,III,15 | other faiths. It should be a saving dialogue, approached in
909 I,II,6 | sanctity. Pope John Paul II's saying: "The true missionary is
910 II,IV,18 | concerning the level of scholastic achievement needed for entry,
911 I,II,8 | should not be a purely human science nor the sum of their personal
912 Pref | themselves, inviting them to scrutinise it carefully and to carry
913 I,III,15 | fruit, even if the times and seasons are known only to the Father" (
914 Conclu,VII,37| Arch. tit. of Tharros, Secretary~
915 II, V,24 | Directory, particularly the section on "elements of methodology".~
916 III,VII,33 | considerable extent. In the secularized atmosphere of the modern
917 I, I,5 | and qualified formators secured, so as to provide the catechists
918 I, I,5 | must aim above all today at securing the quality of the catechist".~-
919 I,III,15 | values in them which, like "seeds of the Word", can be a "
920 II,IV,18 | positively motivated and is not seeking the post simply because
921 I,II,7 | saved (cf. 1Tim 2:4); which seeks communion with Christ, so
922 I, I,4 | of clergy, parish priests select lay leaders to help them.~
923 Pref | looked at formation in major seminaries (1986) considered the life
924 III,VII,35 | should be taught in the seminary to value and respect catechists
925 I, I,2 | the prophet, "Here I am, send me" (Is 6:8). ~In actual
926 II, V,22 | Jesus, who calls them and sends them on his mission. Like
927 II, V,25 | improve his own missionary sensibility, enabling him to discover
928 Pref | various reasons is very sensitive and favorable, to the influence
929 I,III,11 | Catechists will also show sensitivity in dealing with people in
930 II, V,20 | society". There cannot be separate parallel lives: a "spiritual"
931 Pref | of the little community separated from the Centre. Often,
932 III,VII,36 | care of Pastors and should seriously follow their directives.
933 II, V,26 | himself, taking the form of a servant... and became obedient unto
934 Conclu,VII,37| absolutely indispensable, serving as their close assistants
935 II, V,22 | rising of the sun to its setting" (Ps 113:3).~- Daily meditation,
936 I, I,4 | in the various cultural settings. Thus, a married man seems
937 II,IV,17 | they should not easily settle for less. They should also
938 II, V,22 | there may be a risk of settling for catechists who are not
939 | several
940 I,II,7 | total love, which becomes a sharing in the Church's mission
941 II, V,23 | these are not available, shorter courses may be provided
942 II, V,22 | and response; experience shows that, even for lay people,
943 I, I,2 | supernatural and ecclesial significance of this call, so as to be
944 II, V,30 | participate. These are very significant means of training and, in
945 II, V,24 | religious meaning of these signs and approach them with faith
946 I,II,8 | the finding of times of silence for entering more deeply
947 II,IV,18 | is not seeking the post simply because another suitable
948 | since
949 I,III,11 | teachers of wisdom (cf. Sir 6:34; 8:11-12), workers
950 II, V,21 | them and add the necessary skills for a fruitful ministry. ~
951 II, V,30 | programs, while others are smaller centres for restricted groups
952 I, I,4 | community leader, especially in societies where men still have a dominant
953 II, V,23 | development in the local socio-economic situation; the history of
954 II, V,26 | could be different grades of solemnity for full-time and part-time
955 I, I,5 | provide the catechists with a solid formation. Obviously the
956 I,III,13 | person's dignity, encourages solidarity, commitment and service
957 I,III,11 | in certain cases, their solitude. Catechists will prepare
958 III,VI,32 | arrive at a more stable solution of the problem.~Dioceses
959 III,VI,31 | of the most difficult to solve. The problem, obviously,
960 III,VI,32 | therefore, is one that has to be solved basically by the local Church.
961 II, V,22 | Vespers, in union with the song of praise that the Church
962 II, V,29 | former students, especially soon after they graduate, through
963 I,III,11 | catechists to know in advance the sort of work they will be called
964 I,III,15 | respecting his work in souls; and striving for inner
965 I, I,3 | important one and gives space to it. The Encyclical Redemptoris
966 I, I,3 | catechist is a lay person specially appointed by the Church,
967 I,III,12 | process. They should be specifically prepared for it, with courses
968 I,III,14 | the Church's directives as specified by the Episcopal Conference
969 I,III,16 | doubts and to be wary of the specious promises of the sects. ~
970 III,VI,32 | catechetical centres will be well spent, as these will certainly
971 II, V,21 | consideration: in the purely human sphere: psychophysical equilibrium;
972 I,II,8 | what they preached" and spoke about a God of whom they
973 II, V,23 | extent that he is Christ's spokesman, enabling Christ to teach
974 I, I,4 | Married adults have greater stability and can give witness to
975 III,VI,32 | try to arrive at a more stable solution of the problem.~
976 II, V,27 | They may be directors and staff of catechetical centres
977 II,IV,18 | their evaluation. At a later stage, the parish priest should
978 I,II,9 | should not forget that the stamp of authenticity on the missionary
979 II, V,23 | programs of study, which has a starting point in the actual reality
980 Pref | Redemptoris Missio so rightly states. In his message to our Plenary
981 I,II,6 | closely bound up with their status as lay Christians, made
982 II, V,28 | situations of the people.~- A step-by-step approach. The program should
983 I,II,9 | should inspire catechists to stir up their own zeal, which
984 I,III,14 | representatives. They should avoid stirring up useless rivalries; should
985 | stop
986 I, I,5 | The cadres in charge to be strengthened. Everywhere there should
987 II, V,30 | sustained, the CEP asks that a strengthening of centres should be at
988 II, V,27 | from them.~Formators in the strict sense, i.e. those designated
989 I, I,3 | on catechists involved in strictly missionary activity and
990 II, V,22 | apostle, is the ideal to be striven for. ~Spiritual formation
991 II, V,23 | Missiology will also be studied, as this is an important
992 II, V,20 | overcome, and an ordered life style established. But what will
993 II, V,23 | 1Tim 1:4).~They should submit their minds and hearts to
994 III,VII,35 | entrusted to them, and not as subordinates carrying out instructions.
995 I,III,15 | Redemptoris Missio, of the subsequent document Dialogue and Proclamation,
996 I, I,3 | catechist is not a simple substitute for the priest, but is,
997 I,II,7 | not return to Him without "succeeding in what it was sent to do" (
998 III,VII,34 | on the Bishops' role as successors of the Apostles, both collegially
999 II, V,24 | and dying to accept their sufferings in a spirit of faith.~For
1000 III,VII,34 | own experience, the CEP suggests the following points for
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