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Encountering God in Catechesis

Authored by Catechists' Personal Testimonies in Issue #7.4 of Catechetical Review

The work of catechesis, like any aspect of the Christian life, calls for great trust. In fact, Bishop Robert Barron’s book And Now I See speaks of the process of metanoia (conversion), signifying an internal shift to a mind governed by trust in God rather than fear.

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