Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
FOR CATECHESIS
Instructions for Answering the Questions
First, read Cardinal Burke’s Commentary on the General Directory for Catechesis.
Second, copy all 98 questions, with their headings, and paste them into any word
processor, such as Microsoft Word. Download Word Document with the
questions here. Type your name, address and phone number at the top of the first
page.
Third, type your answer to each question below that question. The answer can be just
a few words, or several lines.
Fourth, when you have answered all 98 questions, print the questions and answers.
Staple the pages together and mail or e-mail them to the International Office.
The questions start here:
Origin, Purpose and Goal of the Directory (Nos. 1-13)
1. What mandate of the Second Vatican Ecumenical Council does the General
Directory for Catechesis fulfill?
2. What are the two most important Papal documents on catechesis (apart from
the Catechism of the Catholic Church) published since the Second Vatican
Ecumenical Council?
3. What are the two needs in catechesis today which make the publication of the
General Directory for Catechesis so timely?
4. What is the purpose of the General Directory for Catechesis?
5. To whom is the General Directory for Catechesis directed?
49. What are some of the elements of the wealth of catechetical pedagogy in the
Church?
50. What is a brief description of the result of the art of catechesis?
51. How is catechesis fundamental to the apostolate of vocations?
98. What must the Diocesan catechetical office always keep in mind in its service?