DISTRIBUTION AND PROMOTION 0F RESPONSIBILITIES

107 First of ail, attention must be given to a clean and effective distribution of tasks and responsibilities. It is very important, for example, to clarify and put in their proper light the responsibilities of Christian families, of associations of the faithful, of the clergy, and of catechists. Nevertheless, it is not enough to rest content with the distribution of forces already existing; if is also necessary that effort on the part of ail Christians be more and more stimulated and promoted. Cane must be taken to make the Christian community every day conscious of ifs duty, which is to be a sign of the wisdom and love of God that was revealed to us in Christ. For this, it is expedient that the entire community and each of ifs members as far as possible always be informed at the proper time about what things are to be done, and also that ail be invited to take an active part in the undertaking of projects, in the making of decisions, and in the carrying out of what has been decided.

In preparing programs of catechetical activity, one must consider well the tact that various undertakings can at times give rise to inconveniences and disputes. For example, difficulties can arise from the changes in terminology and from the new opinions on the relationship between education and the apostate. In these cases, every effort should be made to avoid ail those things which can unduly disturb people.

Finally, it is necessary that ail catechetical activities be provided with suitable financial support.