Collaborators in Catechesis [microform] : Bishops, Publishers, Diocesan Directors

This volume is a record of discussions held at an invitational symposium that explored the major issues and challenges that face the catechetical ministry. The theme of this event was one of partnership and collaboration. The following presentations were made: (1) "Catechesis: An Ecclesial Ministry" (P. Laghi); (2) "Bishops Concerns about Religious Education" (F. Schulte), with responses by E. Ford and S. Marotta; (3) "A Report on the Task Force for Doctrinally Sound Catechetical Materials" (J. Leibrecht), with a response by L. Piermarini; (4) "The USCC Revision of Guidelines on Human Sexuality" (W. C. Newman), with a response by E. T. Nedder; (5) "Faith Maturity and Human Development: Challenges for Catechetical Publishers" (M. Gorman), with responses by M. Dalton and J. P. Sinwell; (6) "The Catechism of the Universal Church" (W. J. Levada), with a response by J. DeBoy, Jr.; and (7) "Catechesis for a Multi-cultural Church: A Black Perspective" (E. M. Lumas). The concluding three presentations consisted of responses from a panel of catechetical publishers including: I. Murphy, C. R. Rimmele, and M. Raffio. (KM)