While millions of laypeople around the world are recognized as catechists in their parish or diocese, Pope Francis is preparing to formally institute the "ministry of catechist."
The Vatican press office said May 5 that Pope Francis' apostolic letter "Antiquum Ministerium" ("Ancient Ministry"),
A first Communion class of one.
This seems unthinkable in some towns in Kansas, but in parts of the Salina Diocese, it is a reality.
"Our director of religious education begs year after year for catechists, but we barely have enough," said Leona Dickman,
The Pontifical Council for Promoting New Evangelization announced Thursday the release of the new Directory for Catechesis for the universal Church. A set of directives to all those who teach the Catholic faith, this is the third such directory in the history
Teaching the faith is a work of evangelization meant to lead people to a deeper relationship with Jesus and not just impart information, said the updated "Directory for Catechesis."
The directory, released by the Vatican June 25, lists the goals and essential elements
Spread the truth of the Faith by doing something, saying something about things that matter most
Earlier this month, the Pew Research Center released the results of a survey that caused quite a commotion in the Catholic community. It said, in short, that more than two-thirds (69%) of those who self-identify as Catholic say they do not believe
Gift of faith allows us to experience the depths of reality that go beyond what we can see
The Collegium Center for Faith and Culture in Camden, New Jersey, provides ministry throughout the Northeast
In another not-so-great public relations moment for the Catholic Church, a story has been circulating recently regarding the funeral of an 18-year-old in the Archdiocese of Detroit. Tragically, and for reasons the family has chosen not to disclose, the young man, Maison,
Archbishop John F. Noll created Our Sunday Visitor to respond to attacks against the Church from outside groups. Unfortunately, 105 years later, we are finding similar attacks taking place within our own ranks. We have spoken out before in this space against