Directory for Catechesis

The official guidelines for catechists. Evangelization is the responsibility of every Catholic and the collective mission of the whole Church. Catechesis, as an integral part of evangelization, plays a vital role in educating and forming individuals in the teachings and traditions of the Faith. In this light, the Directory for Catechesis (2020) offers “how-to” guidelines for catechesis and presents universal norms to guide pastors and catechists in the work of evangelization. The Dicastery for Evangelization presents the Directory to guide the proclamation of the Gospel to people of all ages and in all seasons of life. The Directory: Places catechetical instruction and formation of catechetical teachers clearly within the realm of evangelization Offers guidelines to assist in the creation of local directories and catechisms Clarifies the importance of catechetical renewal in Christian communities Affirms the presentation of the Catholic Faith articulated in the Catechism of the Cathol