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.
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Barcellona
Online Resource of the Barcelona European Symposium in Twelve Points
A resource in twelve points on the accompaniment of young people has been published in view of the European Symposium (from March 28th to 31st). Prepared after an extensive consultation within a ...
AIC
400 years after its foundation, the International Association of Charities (AIC) will be celebrating an important anniversary throughout 2017. This will be a time of thanksgiving to God for the ...
Audience
In his final greetings at the Wednesday General Audience on March 15th, in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis addressed words of encouragement the Focolare Movement “New Families,” which in the ...