The Trouble with Catechesis
The article examines the history and ongoing challenges of Catholic catechesis, beginning with St Peter Canisius' efforts in 1550 to create a catechism for German Catholics in response to widespread Lutheran influence and religious ignorance. It highlights the Directory for Catechesis issued by...
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| Format: | Print Article |
| Language: | English |
| Check availability: | HBZ Gateway |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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2025
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| In: |
The way
Year: 2025, Volume: 64, Issue: 4, Pages: 105-110 |
| Further subjects: | B
Lutherans
B Catholic Church B Catholic catechisms B German Catholics B Jesus Christ |
| Summary: | The article examines the history and ongoing challenges of Catholic catechesis, beginning with St Peter Canisius' efforts in 1550 to create a catechism for German Catholics in response to widespread Lutheran influence and religious ignorance. It highlights the Directory for Catechesis issued by Pontifical Council for Promoting New Evangelization, which emphasizes adapting catechetical methods to contemporary culture while maintaining the core goal of fostering intimate communion with Christ. |
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| ISSN: | 0043-1575 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: The way
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