Catechesis in Italy between the Two Vatican Councils – 1870–1962

Authors

  • Carl­-Mario Sultana University of Malta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15633/pch.2180

Keywords:

Catechesis, Catechism, Vatican Councils, Italy

Abstract

The article endeavours to give a bird’s eye view of catechesis in Italy as from 1870 to the threshold of Vatican Council II – 1962. The point of departure is a study of the use of the Catechism as the handbook for catechesis. The study will then move on study the efforts of individuals – from priests to Pope Pius X – who sought to positively influence catechesis through their ministry and how different Congresses and Conventions helped in trying to formulate a more coherent catechesis throughout Italy. Finally, the paper will end by a study of the Active Method which was to be the unifying factor for catechesis in Italy prior to Vatican Council II.

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2017-11-01

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Vol. 7 No. 2 (2017)

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