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Directoire catéchétique général

DCG · Directoire · Congrégation pour le Clergé · 1971 · FR · 134 paragraphes · vatican.va ↗

First of all, attention must be given to a clean and effective distribution of tasks and responsibilities. It is very important, for example, to clarify and put in their proper light the responsibilities of Christian families, of associations of the faithful, of the clergy, and of catechists. Nevertheless, it is not enough to rest content with the distribution of forces already existing; it is also necessary that effort on the part of all Christians be more and more stimulated and promoted. Cane must be taken to make the Christian community every day conscious of its duty, which is to be a sign of the wisdom and love of God that was revealed to us in Christ. For this, it is expedient that the entire community and each of its members as far as possible always be informed at the proper time about what things are to be done, and also that all be invited to take an active part in the undertaking of projects, in the making of decisions, and in the carrying out of what has been decided. In preparing programs of catechetical activity, one must consider well the tact that various undertakings can at times give rise to inconveniences and disputes. For example, difficulties can arise from the changes in terminology and from the new opinions on the relationship between education and the apostate. In these cases, every effort should be made to avoid all those things which can unduly disturb people. Finally, it is necessary that all catechetical activities be provided with suitable financial support.