Chapter II

Program of Action

PROGRAM 0F ACTION

103 After the situation has been carefully examined, it is necessary to proceed to the publishing of a program of action, especially by means of a catechetical directory. This program determines the objectives, the tools for pastoral catechetical action, and the guiding norms for that same action, and these are determined in such a way that they are altogether in harmony with the objectives and norms of the universal Church and at the same time they fully respond to the local needs.

In proposing a program of action, one should carefully bear in mind the functions of strictly ecciesial institutions, such as parishes, special communities of the faithful, and societies devoted to the apostate; of the institution of the family; of educational institutions, such as schools, both Christian and neutral; and of ail other forms of social and cultural groups.

The goals to be attained and the means to be used should be considered the cardinal points of any program of action.