The Catechism of The Catholic Church as An Effective Instrument of Evangelization For the Young People Of Christ The King Parish In Pya-Kara In Togo
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2019
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Tangaza University College
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In this paper, we shall explore the importance of the ‘Catechism of the Catholic Church’ in the lives of the faithful, and the challenges young Catholics face in Pya (Kara-Togo). Firstly, we shall look at the location of Pya in the West African country of Togo. Secondly, we shall concentrate on the role and necessity of catechesis in the Church, following the recommendation of Jesus Christ, who urged the disciples to go into the whole world, to baptise in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit; and to teach them to observe all that Jesus Christ had commanded them (Mt. 28: 19-20a). The third part will examine what catechesis is all about, and how the disciples preached the message of Jesus Christ, how through the history of the Church, the Fathers of the Church carried out this command of Jesus Christ. Finally, we shall look at how the Church, particularly the Councils of the Church instructed the faithful to preach and teach the message of Jesus Christ. And lastly, we shall look at how the missionaries carried out this message among the people of Togo in West Africa. We shall look at catechesis as a Baptismal responsibility and duty of every Baptised Christian. We shall look critically at this responsibility of preaching the Gospel, showing specific objectives and priorities.
In addition, the paper will examine the methodological and research questions which could help in the effective evangelisation and teaching of the Faith to young Christians. Finally, the question of effective catechesis will be examined, followed by specific and general recommendations, which will be made, along with the general conclusion and bibliography.
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Catechism, Instrument of Evangelization