KATECHEZA, EWANGELIZACJA I EKUMENIZM W POSOBOROWYM NAUCZANIU KOŚCIOŁA
CATECHESIS, EVANGELIZATION AND ECUMENISM IN THE POST-CONCILIAR TEACHING OF THE CHURCH

Summary/Abstract: Catechesis is an important part of the Church’s ministry. The Church constantly ponders on the new, effective ways of reaching out with the Gospel to the world. This applies both to those who do not know Jesus, as well as to the people who have lost a sense of belonging to the Church. An important role in this process is played by the evangelization catechesis. It is the Church’s response to the living conditions of modern societies, which have been baptized but have lost the sense of belonging to the community of believers. One must preach Gospel to these people once again, revealing its beauty and everlastingness. An important issue in this catechetical process is the unity of the followers of Jesus. To understand unity, how to practice it and what are its areas, is a task of ecumenical activity. All catechetical documents of the Polish and universal Church highlight the need for ecumenical activity. Catechesis both in the parish and in schools is required to practice ecumenism. In order for the followers of Jesus Christ to know each other better, the Church offers evangelization catechesis on ecumenism. On the one hand, this should allow both the Catholic faithful, as well as to those who do not belong to the Church, to familiarize themselves with the truths of faith. On the other hand, such a measure should allow te Catholics to familiarize themselves with the faith of their brothers and sisters in Christ. Mutual understanding and dialogue guarantee the effectiveness of the evangelization catechesis on the truths of faith in the context of ecumenism.

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