Message from Archbishop Thompson
Archbishop Charles Thompson speaks about the ongoing work of the Committee for Evangelization and Catechesis.
*Spanish subtitles available on video
Welcome to the website of the Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis. On these pages you will find an outline of the ongoing work in Evangelization, Catechesis, Stewardship and World Mission of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. As successors of the Apostles, we bishops continue the work of Evangelization and Catechesis through our episcopal ministry, our witness and our service.
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The work of the Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis finds its center in the kerygmatic vision of Pope Francis—inviting people to a renewed personal encounter with Jesus Christ, forming them as missionary disciples, and then sending them on mission. As the Holy Father writes in Evangelii Gaudium (n. 164): “We have rediscovered the fundamental role of the first announcement or kerygma, which needs to be the center of all evangelizing activity and all efforts at Church renewal….On the lips of the catechist the first proclamation must ring out over and over: ‘Jesus Christ loves you; he gave his life to save you; and now he is living at your side every day to enlighten, strengthen and free you’.”
Indeed, inspired by the Holy Father’s vision, the Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis has crafted the following definition of this kerygmatic approach to catechesis. “At the heart of the Church’s mission to all people, an evangelizing catechesis seeks to deepen a personal encounter with Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit:1 It proclaims the core message of the Gospel, the kerygma;2 it accompanies people to a response of faith and conversion to Christ;3 it provides a systematic exposition of God’s revelation within the communion of the Catholic Church;4 and it sends out missionary disciples as witnesses to the good news of salvation5 who promote a new vision of life, of humanity, of justice, and of human fraternity.”6
On these web pages we aim to provide a variety of resources infused with the vision for a Synodal Church, as well as information to assist you in your pastoral ministries. These pages are updated periodically with new materials; older materials may be found in our archives by using the search feature. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact members of our staff at @email
Thank you for your ongoing “yes” to the Lord, and please pray for the work of the Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis.
In Christ,
Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
Chairman
Evangelization and Catechesis Committee Mandate
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El trabajo del Comité de Evangelización y Catequesis encuentra su centro en la visión kerigmática del Papa Francisco—invitar a las personas a un encuentro renovado y personal con Jesucristo, formándolos como discípulos misioneros y luego enviándolos a la misión. Como escribe el Santo Padre en el Evangelii Gaudium (n. 164): “Hemos redescubierto que también en la catequesis tiene un rol fundamental el primer anuncio o «kerygma», que debe ocupar el centro de la actividad evangelizadora y de todo intento de renovación eclesial...En la boca del catequista vuelve a resonar siempre el primer anuncio: «Jesucristo te ama, dio su vida para salvarte, y ahora está vivo a tu lado cada día, para iluminarte, para fortalecerte, para liberarte»”.
De hecho, inspirado por la visión del Santo Padre, el Comité de Evangelización y Catequesis ha elaborado la siguiente definición de este enfoque kerigmático de la catequesis. “En el corazón de la misión de la Iglesia hacia todas las personas, una catequesis evangelizadora busca profundizar un encuentro personal con Jesucristo a través del poder del Espíritu Santo:1 Proclama el mensaje central del Evangelio, el kerigma;2 acompaña a las personas a una respuesta de fe y conversión a Cristo;3 proporciona una exposición sistemática de la revelación de Dios dentro de la comunión de la Iglesia Católica;4 y envía discípulos misioneros como testigos de la buena nueva de la salvación5 y que promueven una nueva visión de la vida, de la humanidad, de la justicia y de la fraternidad humana.”6
En estas páginas pretendemos proporcionar una variedad de recursos infundidos con la visión de una Iglesia sinodal, así como información para ayudarle en sus ministerios pastorales. Estas páginas se actualizan periódicamente con nuevos materiales; se pueden encontrar materiales más antiguos en nuestros archivos utilizando la función de búsqueda.
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Gracias por su continuo “sí” al Señor y por favor oren por el trabajo del Comité de Evangelización y Catequesis.
En Cristo,
Arzobispo Charles C. Thompson
Presidente
Evangelization and Catechesis Committee Mandate
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