The General Directory for Catechesis of 1997 points out that every believer has
a need and a right to continuing and ongoing
education in faith. (No. 167) and indeed that
every believer has a duty to develop their
faith ( No. 173).
This is echoed in the document 'Ecclesia
in Europa' (28th June 2003) where Pope John Paul ll
stated:
'The proclamation of the
Gospel of hope thus implies a concern to
foster the movement from a faith supported
by social tradition, important as this is,
to a more personal and adult faith, one
marked by knowledge and conviction.' |
