The Catechetical Commission: Mission and Vision

The Catechetical Commission plays a vital role in the life and mission of the Church, with a primary focus on the training and formation of catechists and evangelists. These individuals serve as frontline agents in the Church’s mission of transmitting the faith to people of all ages and backgrounds. The Commission recognizes that catechesis is not merely the teaching of doctrine but a lifelong journey of faith formation, aiming to nurture and sustain a deep, personal relationship with God.

At the heart of its work, the Commission is deeply rooted in the Church’s rich and enduring tradition of faith education. The Church believes that faith must be cultivated from infancy through to maturity, ensuring that every believer is equipped with both knowledge and conviction to live out and proclaim the Gospel. 

Guided by these authoritative sources, the Catechetical Commission aims to strengthen the spiritual, theological, and pastoral formation of catechists and evangelists. It provides training programs, workshops, and resources that empower them to teach effectively, witness courageously, and lead compassionately.

Ultimately, the Commission is committed to delivering fruitfully on the salvific mission of the Church—the mission of bringing souls to Christ and forming mature disciples who can, in turn, evangelize others. Through its efforts, the Commission seeks to build a Church where faith is alive, knowledge is deep, and the Gospel message is proclaimed with clarity and conviction.

The Catechetical Commission focuses on the training of catechists and evangelists in the task of transmitting the faith. The church believes in nurturing the faith from infancy to maturity and this is contained in the Holy Scripture, Church Traditions, Church Magisterium and Papal Encyclicals. Guided by these, the commission hopes to deliver fruitfully its salvific mission to humanity.

This belief is grounded in four essential pillars:

1. Sacred Scripture – The revealed Word of God, which forms the foundation and reference point for all catechetical instruction.
2. Sacred Tradition – The lived faith and practices handed down through generations, which express and preserve the core teachings of Christianity.
3. The Magisterium – The teaching authority of the Church, which provides authentic interpretation and guidance to ensure fidelity to the truths of faith.
4. Papal Encyclicals and Church Documents – Official teachings from the Holy Father and other ecclesiastical authorities that address contemporary issues and articulate the Church’s vision for catechesis in the modern world