Catechesis

"To begin with, it is clear that the Church has always looked on catechesis as a sacred duty and an inalienable right…from the theological point of view every baptized person, precisely by reason of being baptized, has the right to receive from the Church instruction and education enabling him or her to enter on a truly Christian life… "

The new Directory for Catechesis presents fundamental theological-pastoral principles for the ministry of catechesis while responding to current social conditions and cultural forces that shape the church’s communication of the Faith.

The Directory affirms the presentation of the Catholic faith articulated in the Catechism of the Catholic Church as a sound point of reference for instruction while drawing deeply from Scripture and the writings of recent popes, especially Pope Francis’s Evangelii Gaudium. 

 

Books for Purchase

Buy the Directory for Catechesis

Catechists Guide on the Directory for Catechesis

Highlights and Summaries for Catechists and Pastoral Leaders

Live Discussion Group--**Postponed until Spring**

On-going Diocesan Discussion Groups on the new Directory flyer

Written Reviews

Actions of Encounter--with supplemental resources by Sadlier

Four Part Series by Loyola Press and Catechist Journey

• Overview of the new Directory for Catechesis
• Kerygmatic Catechesis in the new Directory for Catechesis
• The Process of Evangelization in the new Directory for Catechesis
• Areas of New Emphasis and Adaptations in the new Directory for Catechesis

Indian Catholic Matters--The New Directory for Catechesis 2020: An Inclusive Evangelization

New Directory for Catechesis--Nick Wagner, TEAM RCIA, on Pray Tell: Worship, Wit, and Wisdom blog

Video Reviews

Seven Part Video Series--provided by the USCCB.

Facebook Live Event with Our Sunday Visitor and National Catholic Partnership on Disability

Inspiration, Organization and Renewal--Breaking Open the new Directory for Catechesis sponsored by Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston and Dr. Joseph White

Introduction to the new Directory for Catechesis

with facilitator Fr. Philip Ganir, SJ--Diocese of Honolulu

Magnify Series sponsored by National Conference for Catechetical Leadership

Virtual Review of the new Directory with Joe and Julianne  by Loyola Press