The Formation of Catechists Through a Laboratory

Carl-Mario Sultana

doi:10.18290/rt.2018.65.11-3

Carl-Mario Sultana University of Malta, Faculty of Theology

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18290/rt.2018.65.11-3

Keywords: on-going formation; catechists; laboratory

Abstract

This article seeks to show how the on-going formation of catechists can be more adapted to the contemporary needs of catechists. Today, we can no longer speak of a homogeneous society which encounters the same difficulties and problems. On the other hand, our society is characterised by fluidity and constant change. The laboratory as a method for the on-going formation of catechists seeks to actively meet this demand. The laboratory as a method for the formation of catechists is undergirded by characteristics and advantages over and above the other traditional methods of catechist formation which clearly make it the preferred method for the on-going formation of catechists today. These characteristics and advantages are explored in the text.

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