General Directory for Catechesis [Paperback]

Congregation For The Clergy (Author)

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ISBN-10: 1574552252 | ISBN-13: 978-1574552256 | Publication Date: January 15, 1998

The General Directory for Catechesis provides religious educators, teachers, and catechists with a single point of reference for all aspects of catechetical instruction. (20000630)

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Related Titles On Catechesis in Our Time (Catechesi Tradendae) Pope John Paul II s timeless apostolic exhortation reflects on the realities and joys of bringing the mystery of Christ to all the world. No. 654-9, 100 pp. Guide for Catechists The Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples examines the main aspects of the catechist's vocation, identity, spirituality, selection and training, basic apostolic tasks, and remuneration. English: No. 824-X, 60 pp. Spanish: No. 027-3, 80 pp. Guidelines for Doctrinally Sound Catechetical Materials The U.S. bishops provide guidelines for producing catechetical materials consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church. For use by diocesan offices and publishers of Catholic materials. No. 419-8, 32 pp. On the Permanent Validity of the Church's Missionary Mandate (Redemptoris Missio) Pope John Paul II's encyclical letter addresses the urgency of missionary activity by those in the Catholic Church among the growing number of unchurched throughout the world. No. 424-4, 168 pp. On Evangelization in the Modern World (Evangelii Nuntiandi) Addressing the special commitment of evangelization, Pope Paul VI s apostolic exhortation explores efforts to proclaim the Gospel to a modern people. No. 129-6, 70 pp.

Product Details

• Paperback: 300 pages
• Publisher: USCCB Publishing (January 15, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1574552252
• ISBN-13: 978-1574552256
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #425,457 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Read for Catholic educational leaders, June 19, 2007

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gpokornywi (Milwaukee, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: General Directory for Catechesis (Paperback)

This is an official book of the Catholic Church on "catechesis" or teaching and handing on the faith. It is not a how-to manual, but a statement of vision, goals and methods. Published in 1997, it addresses the contemporary church and the challenges it faces, and it benefits from four decades of catechetical renewal and research following the Second Vatican Council.

Readers in the United States should also read the National Directory for Catechesis, which expands on this general text, applying its principles to the situation in the United States today.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Need companion copy of National Directory for Catechesis, September 11, 2009

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This review is from: General Directory for Catechesis (Paperback)

I read the General Directory for Catechesis as part of a seminar class. I had an instructor and fellow students to help me read the GDC and make sense of it. Reflecting the ideas from this book with the National Directory of Catechesis was critical to my understanding of the Church's international direction for religious education. The GDC tells you the Church's international plan for religious education, and the NDC applies it to the American situation. I recommend buying them together. That said I was pleased to learn the Church puts adult catechesis above all else and considers all other religious education activities to radiate from the primary emphasis on grown-ups!

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Catechetical Gem, January 21, 2011

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Debbie Hill (Bridgewater, MA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: General Directory for Catechesis (Paperback)

I had to purchase this book for a course I was taking. It has really come in handy outside of the course. I am also a catechist and use this book when planning lessons. It clarifies some of the deeper points found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. By referring to this book, I am able to better understand a lesson topic and in that way can teach a better lesson because I know the material better. If you are a catechist or someone looking to understand the Faith better, this is a useful reference book.