Contemporary Catechesis: Quo Vadis?

A Comparative Analysis of the Latest Papal Teaching and Legislation, and Diocesan Practice

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  • Brenda Prato Doctoral Researcher at Faculty of Canon Law, KU Leuven; Scientific Researcher at Faculty of Theology & Religious Studies, KU Leuven, Ecclesiastical Judge at Inter-Diocesan Tribunal of Armagh, Ireland

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5282/nomokanon/276

Keywords:

contemporary catechesis, catechesis in canon law, catechesis in practice, directories of catechesis, catechesis under pope francis, ministry of catechists, collaboration in catechesis

Abstract

This article explores the evolving role of catechesis within the Catholic Church, particularly under the papacy of Pope Francis, focusing on reforms since 2013. It examines how catechesis, described as a grave duty of pastors of souls in the 1983 Code of Canon Law, is being implemented in two particular churches: the Diocese of Malta and the Vicariate of Flemish-Brabant and Mechelen. The study addresses whether universal laws and papal directives are adhered to and whether canon law is applied effectively in organising catechesis, concluding with five thematic recommendations.

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Published

2024-11-13

How to Cite

Prato, B. (2024). Contemporary Catechesis: Quo Vadis? : A Comparative Analysis of the Latest Papal Teaching and Legislation, and Diocesan Practice. NomoK@non. https://doi.org/10.5282/nomokanon/276

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