Formation of the Laity
As stated in the Apostolic Constitution "Praedicate Evangelium," the Dicastery “studies issues relating to cooperation between the laity and ordained ministers in virtue of their baptism and the diversity of charisms and ministries, in order to foster in both an awareness of co-responsibility for the life and mission of the Church” (Art. 132).
Its carries out its tasks in close collaboration with the Commissions for the Laity of the Bishops' Conferences in order to foster greater awareness of this lay responsibility that stems from Baptism and Confirmation. By promoting initiatives and best practices, through the Laityinvolved platform, and organizing conferences on the promotion and formation of the laity at the international level, the Dicastery engages in the promotion and formation of the laity on a daily basis.
News
WYD 2019
The preparations for the World Youth Day in Panama are quickly advancing. This morning, a delegation of the Local Organizing Committee, led by Msgr. Ulloa, was received by Card. Farrell and several ...
Witnessing to the faith
Japan’s Justo Takayama Ukon (1552-1615), better known as the ” Christ’s Samurai,” has been beatified in Osaka. The celebration was presided over by Cardinal Angelo Amato, Prefect of the ...
This is a story of almost anonymous martyrdom. Announcing the news, Jesus Aranda, pastor of the Church of the Sacred Heart of Lomin, in the urban zone of Kajo Jeki, said that his only name was Lino, ...