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What is a catechist, exactly?

A Pillar Explainer

The Pillar
May 07, 2021
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Pope Francis will issue next week a new motu proprio, titled Antiquum ministerium, which is set to more formally recognize catechists as an institutional ministry in the Church. 

While lots of people give catechize, catechists are defined in law as part of the Church’s missionary work. Their role was especially acknowledged during the 2019 Synod on the A…

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