Evangelization and Catechesis
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"The primary and essential object of catechesis is, to use an expression dear to St. Paul and also to contemporary theology, 'the mystery of Christ'." - St. John Paul II, Catechesi tradendae, no. 5
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Realizing that "faith lives in the hearts of believers" (GDC, no. 105), the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis encourages and inspires the catechetical leaders and catechists in the Diocese of Brownsville to embrace and live their faith in Jesus Christ and in his Gospel, so that they may effectively transmit it to the students enrolled in the parish programs of religious formation and education.
The Office of Evangelization and Catechesis provides formation, programs, resources, advocacy and support to pastors, catechetical leaders and catechists and helps them plan, evaluate and update staff and programs through continuing education and retreats.
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Diocesan Map of Parish Territories
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For Parish Catechetical Leaders (PCLs)
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For Catechists
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For Parents & Families
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"Catechesis is the act of handing on the Word of God intended to inform the faith community and candidates for initiation into the Church about the teachings of Christ, transmitted by the Apostles to the Church.
Catechesis also involves the lifelong effort of forming people into witnesses to Christ and opening their hearts to the spiritual transformation given by the Holy Spirit."
USCCB, Secretariat of Evangelization and Catechesis
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"Catechesis is nothing other than the process of transmitting the Gospel, as the Christian community has received it, understands it, celebrates it, lives it and communicates it in many ways."
Congregation for the Clergy, General Directory for Catechesis, no. 105
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"[T]he name of catechesis was given to the whole of the efforts within the Church to make disciples, to help people to believe that Jesus is the Son of God, [...] and to educate and instruct them in this life and thus build up the Body of Christ. The Church has not ceased to devote her energy to this task."
John Paul II, Catechesi Tradendae, no. 1
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John Roberto, founder and president of LifelongFaith Associates, defines Faith Formation as "a lifelong journey of discipleship — a process of experiencing, learning, and practicing the Christian faith as we seek to follow Jesus and his Way in today’s world."
For more information on Lifelong Faith, please visit http://www.lifelongfaith.com/
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