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General Catechetical Directory

DCG · Directory · Congregation for the Clergy · 1971 · EN · 134 paragraphs · vatican.va ↗

The summit and center of catecheticai formation lies in an aptitude and ability to communicate the Gospel message. This formation requires, therefore, an accurate formation in theological doctrine, in anthropology, and in methodology, geared to the level of knowledge that is to be attained. The formation does not end, however, with the acquisition of doctrinal knowledge. The formation is complete when the catechist becomes competent to select the most suitable method for communicating the Gospel message to groups and individuals who live in circumstances always different and singular.