Foundations of Personal Mystagogy in Catechesis
Foundations of Personal Mystagogy in Catechesis

Summary/Abstract: Mystagogy is a profound catechetical introduction into the mysteries of faith and into the incomprehensible mystery of God. Initiation is a special function that the Church performs through catechesis. It is mainly connected with the sacraments of Christian initiation; catechesis facilitates the understanding, and educates to the reception, of all the sacraments, introducing into the understanding and life of the Church, into the liturgy and prayer that supports the process of initiation. Christian initiation is a dynamic and personal event and as such it also requires introduction into the personal mystery. It is an introduction to the mystery of humanity; a formation to the true and profound human life. The introduction of the catechised into the personal mystery protects against the institutional and functional treatment of the Church, liturgy, the sacraments, and prayer. Mystagogy, therefore, is an introduction to the depths of God's worship and to the mystery of humanity.

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