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Religious
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The
definitive aim of catechesis is to put people not only in touch but in
communion, in intimacy, with Jesus Christ: only He can lead us to the love of
the Father in the Spirit and make us share in the life of the Holy
Trinity."
Pope
John Paul II, Catechesi Tradendae
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The Office for Parish Life and Evangelization offers a comprehensive program of
religious education and evangelization in the Diocese of Scranton. It assists
the faithful to understand and live the unity of faith that flows from the
Triune God. To that end, it understands catechesis as being among its most
important work. In accord with Scripture and tradition, in the spirit of Vatican
II, and in accord with the Mission Statement of Diocese, it recognizes Jesus
Christ, who is the "Way, the Truth and the Life," as the first and
last point of reference of this catechesis. Rooted in the Catechism
of the Catholic Church, it celebrates the Creed, the Seven Sacraments,
Prayer and the Ten Commandments as the four elements that make up the depository
of faith. Following the Catechism, it
seeks to encourage and inform a full and active faith in young and old alike.
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The office assists the Bishop, who is the "Catechist par excellence,"
to promote life-long Christian formation. To that end, it supports the parishes
of the Diocese in the following ways:
It encourages and prepares parish leaders and catechists to foster a deep
and systematic knowledge of the person and message of Jesus Christ.
It develops, implements and
evaluates programs designed to contribute to the life-long formation of
children, young adults and adults.
It collaborates with other
diocesan offices and agencies to carry out the Church's mission, and the Mission
Statement of the Diocese, to teach the Gospel, to celebrate the Sacraments,
especially the Eucharist reverently and joyfully, and to serve others,
especially the poor and unfortunate, in the name of Jesus Christ.
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