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Catechesis

Catechetical instruction and formation in the faith; catechetical directories.

Also called catechetics, religious instruction.

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1900s

  1. Acerbo Nimis15 April 1905On Teaching Christian DoctrinePope
  2. E Supremi4 October 1903On the Restoration of All Things in ChristPope

1920s

  1. Divini Illius Magistri31 December 1929On Christian EducationPope

1950s

  1. Conclusiones de la Conferencia General de Río de Janeiro4 August 1955Rio de Janeiro Conclusions (root; founding of CELAM)Bishops' Conferences

1960s

  1. Gravissimum Educationis28 October 1965Declaration on Christian EducationEcumenical Council

1970s

  1. Directorium Catechisticum Generale11 April 1971General Catechetical DirectoryRoman Curia
  2. Basic Teachings for Catholic Religious Education†11 January 1973Basic Teachings for Catholic Religious EducationBishops' Conferences
  3. Message to the People of God29 October 1977IV Ordinary General Assembly (1977), Catechesis in Our Time: Message to the People of God [→ Catechesi Tradendae]Synod of Bishops
  4. Sharing the Light of Faith: National Catechetical Directory†November 1977National Catechetical Directory (Sharing the Light of Faith)Bishops' Conferences
  5. Catechesi Tradendae16 October 1979On catechesis in our timePope
  6. To Teach as Jesus DidNovember 1972To Teach as Jesus DidBishops' Conferences
  7. Guidelines and Suggestions for Implementing Nostra Aetate (n. 4)1 December 1974Guidelines on Religious Relations with the JewsRoman Curia

1980s

  1. Catequese Renovada: Orientações e Conteúdo (Doc. 26)†15 April 1983Renewed CatechesisBishops' Conferences
  2. Catechesis on the Creed5 December 1984Wednesday catechesis cycle on the Creed (1985-1996)Pope
  3. Notes on the correct way to present Jews and Judaism†24 June 1985Notes on Jews and Judaism in Preaching and CatechesisRoman Curia
  4. Catechesis on Jesus Christ7 January 1987 – 19 April 1989Creed sub-cycle on Christ: his historical and messianic reality, true God and true man, mission, Paschal mystery and lordship (1987-1989)Pope
  5. The Religious Dimension of Education in a Catholic School7 April 1988The Religious Dimension of Education in a Catholic SchoolRoman Curia
  6. Catechesis on the Holy Spirit26 April 1989 – 3 July 1991Creed sub-cycle on the Holy Spirit in the Trinity, Scripture, the Church and Christian life (1989-1991)Pope

1990s

  1. Guide for Catechists3 December 1993Guide for CatechistsRoman Curia
  2. General Directory for Catechesis15 August 1997General Directory for CatechesisRoman Curia
  3. Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us: A Pastoral Plan for Adult Faith Formation17 November 1999Our Hearts Were Burning Within UsBishops' Conferences
  4. Catechesis on the Church10 July 1991 – 30 August 1995Creed sub-cycle on the Church: mystery, marks, People of God, sacraments, ministries, laity, consecrated life, unity and ecumenism, largely following Lumen Gentium (1991-1995)Pope
  5. Fidei Depositum11 October 1992Promulgating the Catechism of the Catholic ChurchPope
  6. Catechesis on the Blessed Virgin Mary6 September 1995 – 12 November 1997Creed sub-cycle on Mary in the mystery of Christ and the Church, following Lumen Gentium chapter VIII (1995-1997)Pope
  7. Preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage13 May 1996Preparation for the Sacrament of MarriageRoman Curia
  8. Renewing the Vision: A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry†1997Renewing the VisionBishops' Conferences
  9. The Ecumenical Dimension in the Formation of those engaged in Pastoral Work†16 March 1997The Ecumenical Dimension in Pastoral FormationRoman Curia
  10. Laetamur Magnopere15 August 1997Approving the Latin typical edition of the CatechismPope
  11. What and How Do We and Ought We Teach About Each Other?26 March 1998ILC Vatican City joint statement on teachingEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  12. Sharing Catholic Social Teaching: Challenges and Directions19 June 1998Sharing Catholic Social TeachingBishops' Conferences

2000s

  1. National Directory for Catechesis†May 2005National Directory for CatechesisBishops' Conferences
  2. Renewing Our Commitment to Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools in the Third MillenniumJune 2005Renewing Our Commitment to Catholic SchoolsBishops' Conferences
  3. Compendium Catechismi28 June 2005Approval of the Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic ChurchPope
  4. United States Catholic Catechism for Adults†July 2006U.S. Catholic Catechism for AdultsBishops' Conferences
  5. Statuto del Cammino Neocatecumenale11 May 2008Neocatechumenal Way statutes: definitive approvalEcclesial Initiatives
  6. Circular Letter on Religious Education in Schools5 May 2009Circular Letter on Religious Education in SchoolsRoman Curia

2010s

  1. Fides per doctrinam16 January 2013Transferring competence for catechesis to the Council for New EvangelizationPope
  2. Disciples of the Lord: Sharing the Vision23 August 2010Disciples of the Lord (New Evangelization)Diocesan Bishops
  3. Final List of Propositions27 October 2012XIII Ordinary General Assembly (2012), The New Evangelization: Final List of PropositionsSynod of Bishops

2020s

  1. Directory for Catechesis†23 March 2020Directory for CatechesisRoman Curia
  2. Antiquum ministerium10 May 2021Instituting the lay ministry of catechistPope
  3. De institutione catechistarum3 December 2021Rite of Institution of Catechists (editio typica)Roman Curia
  4. Catechumenal Pathways for Married Life†15 June 2022Catechumenal Pathways for Married Life: Pastoral Guidelines for Local ChurchesRoman Curia
  5. National Statutes for the Christian Initiation of Adults25 April 2024National Statutes for Christian Initiation of AdultsBishops' Conferences
  6. Lettera sul ruolo della letteratura nella formazione17 July 2024Letter on the role of literature in formationPope
  7. Lettera ai Cardinali12 April 2026Letter to the Cardinals on the reception of Evangelii gaudium and reform of Christian initiationPope