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"We believe that the aim
of catechesis is to bring people into a mature communion and intimacy with
Jesus Christ through the community of faith, leading to a profession of
belief in the Trinity (CT, no. 5; GDC, nos. 80, 82).
We believe that faith is to be believed, celebrated, lived and prayed. It
is a call to integral Christian education" (GDC, no. 122). The fundamental
tasks of catechesis include promoting knowledge of faith, liturgical
education, moral formation, education on how to pray, education for
community life, and missionary initiation (GDC, nos. 85-86). Catechesis
shapes the minds, hearts, and spirits of believers, forming them as
disciples (GDC, no. 87).
We believe that catechesis proclaims the binding gospel values that exist
for all people. These values flow from the gift of faith received at
baptism and nurtured through all stages of catechesis. The development of
Christian norms and values can never be considered complete for any
individual; it depends upon a continuing process of faith development,
which deepens as maturity increases."
In Support of Catechetical Ministry
Issued by NCCB/USCC, June
16, 2000
Copyright © 2000, United States Catholic Conference, Inc. All rights
reserved.
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops,
http://www.usccb.org/education/catechetics/support.shtml
Religious Education is a lifetime journey for
everyone - at every age and stage of life. Religious formation occurs
within a family and community context. Our adult education programs assist
adults in becoming aware of their identity as baptized Christians and
members of a global community. Our Faith Formation classes and Sacramental
Preparation of children complements this essential responsibility of the
family and community.
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