DIRECTORY FOR CATECHESIS

Catechesis makes the proclamation of the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ continually resound in the heart of every person, so that life may be transformed. A dynamic and complex reality at the service of the Word of God, catechesis is accompaniment, education and formation in the faith and for the faith, an introduction to the celebration of the Mystery, illumination and interpretation of human life and history. By harmoniously integrating these characteristics, catechesis expresses the richness of its essence and offers its specific contribution to the pastoral mission of the Church.
(Directory for Catechesis, 55)

DIRECTORY FOR CATECHESIS:

Catechesis makes the proclamation of the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ continually resound in the heart of every person, so that life may be transformed. A dynamic and complex reality at the service of the Word of God, catechesis is accompaniment, education and formation in the faith and for the faith, an introduction to the celebration of the Mystery, illumination and interpretation of human life and history. By harmoniously integrating these characteristics, catechesis expresses the richness of its essence and offers its specific contribution to the pastoral mission of the Church.
(Directory for Catechesis, 55)

The 2023 NCCL Convocation, Journey toward the Future of Catechesis with All Ages and Generations, engaged catechetical leaders in envisioning new directions and initiatives for proclaiming and teaching the Catholic faith in our world today guided by the vision and practices of the Directory for Catechesis (2020). The Convocation addressed the question: How can the vision and practices of the Directory for Catechesis transform catechesis with all ages and generations in a parish community.

NCCL is making available the resources from the Convocation for use in your diocese and parish...

The 2023 NCCL Convocation, Journey Toward the Future of Catechesis with All Ages and Generations, engaged catechetical leaders in envisioning new directions and initiatives for proclaiming and teaching the Catholic faith in our world today guided by the vision and practices of the Directory for Catechesis (2020).

The Convocation addressed the question:

How can the vision and practices of the Directory for Catechesis transform catechesis with all ages and generations in a parish community?

NCCL is making available the resources from the Convocation for use in your diocese and parish...

Convocation 2023 Resources

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Convocation Program

Program Manual

Design Worksheets

Presentation (Powerpoint)

Presentation (PDF)

Directory for Catechesis
Study Guides from USCCB

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops prepared a study guide for the Directory for Catechesis with both a leader’s guide and participant manual (available in English and Spanish) that can be used for personal study, as well as group study of the Directory.

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Leader Guide (English)

Leader Guide (Spanish)

Participant Manual (English)

Participant Manual (Spanish)