1. Definition

1. 1 General Catechetical Directory

1.2 Catechesi Tradendae

1.3 General Directory for Catechesis

1.4 Directory for Catechesis

2. Biblical Understanding of Catechesis

2.1 Catechesis in the old Testament

2.1.1 The Catechetical Dimension of the Pentateuch

2.1.2 The Catechetical Thrust of the Historical Books

2.1.3 The Catechetical Perspective in Prophetic Literature

2.1.4 The Catechetical Outlook in Wisdom Literature

2.2 Catechesis in the New Testament

2.2.1 The Catechetical Thrust of the Gospels

2.2.2 The Acts of the Apostles and Pauline Letters

2.2.3 The Letter to the Hebrews and the Book of Revelation

2.2.4 The Catholic Letters

3. Tasks of Catechesis

3.1 Leading to Knowledge of the Faith

3.2 Initiating into the Celebration of the Mystery

3.3 Forming for Life in Christ

3.4 Teaching Prayer

3.5 Introduction to Community Life

4. Catechesis as Lifelong Process: Subjects and Contexts of Catechesis

4.1 Infants

4.2 Children

4.3 Youth

4.4 Adults

4.5 The Elderly

5. Contexts of Catechesis

5.1 The Family

5.2 The Parish

5.3 The Schools

5.4 Pious Associations and Organization

5.5 Small Christian Communities