Catechetics

Catechesi Tradendae - - Apostolic Exhortation, issued in 1979, on catechesis in our time. Full text, with concordances and word frequency lists. Each paragraph in its own file.

Catechesi Tradendae - - Apostolic Exhortation of Pope John Paul II, issued in 1979, on catechesis in our time. Calls for "a certain broadening" of the concept of catechesis, and says that everyone needs to be catechized. All in one file. 163K.

Echoing the Word - - Bimonthly Australian online magazine, by subscription. Aimed at parents and catechists of children. Table of contents for current issue, subscription information, prayer ideas, members-only forum, contributed ideas for teachers.

General Catechetical Directory - - Issued by the Congregation for the Clergy in 1971. In an age of pluralism, catechesis is tied closely to evangelization. Catechesis for adults is considered the chief form of catechesis. 197K.

General Directory for Catechesis - - Issued in 1997 by the Congregation for the Clergy. Full text, with concordances and word frequency lists. Each section in its own file.

General Directory for Catechesis - - Issued by the Congregation for the Clergy in 1997. The revival of the catechumenate in the past 30 years has been fruitful. While catechesis is still tied to evangelization, a catechesis of renewal or deepening faith is also envisioned. All in one file. 457K text, plus graphics.

Guide for Catechists - - Issued in 1993 by the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples. Meant to serve as a guide for formation of catechists in mission territories. Full text, with concordances and word frequency lists. Each paragraph in its own file.