Bogoslovska smotra, Vol. 94 No. 3, 2024.
Review article
https://doi.org/10.53745/bs.94.3.7
Some Elements of the Transformation of Adult Catechesis
Ivica Jurić
; Catholic Faculty of Theology, University of Split, Split, Croatia
Abstract
The article reflects on the importance of adult catechesis in the overall mission of the Church and on the ways of its transformation by improving quality. The results of the theological-pastoral analysis of the current state of religious practice indicate this necessity. Catechesis of adults is a pastoral priority on which the catechesis of children and adolescents depends, as does the building of the parish community. It also serves as a means to reduce the dichotomy between the majority of the distanced, so-called cultural believers and the minority of practical believers. In the first part, the author makes an attempt to detect the reasons for the ineffectiveness of the existing adult catechesis. Recognizing the kairological elements (signs of the times) that characterize modern man, and which hinder the inclusion of adults in the life of the community and the living of faith at all levels, the author then offers concrete suggestions for making adult catechesis missionary, a place of growth and inspiration for the daily living of faith. At the same time, the author points out the importance of some competencies that a catechist should possess.
Keywords
adult catechesis; contemporary society; parish community; education.
Hrčak ID:
323606
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Publication date:
14.12.2024.
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