Research Story

Our research journey explored the state and dynamics of the Catechetical Ministry (CM) and its salient dimensions of catechists, catechetical leaders, catechized, catechetical formation programs, and catechetical human resources, is inspired by Pope Francis’ New Apostolic Letter, “Antiquum Ministerium”calling for the strengthening of the ministry of catechists and in celebration of the 500 Years of Christianity (YOC) in the Philippines.

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This book is a fruit of a five-year long research journey ministry through the National Catechetical Study (NCS) 2016-2018 and the National Catechetical Study (NCS) 2021: Pastoral Action Research and Intervention (PARI) Project.