The nature of the Neocatechumenal Way is defined by Saint Pope John Paul II when he writes: "I recognize the Neocatechumenal Way as an itinerary of Catholic formation, valid for our society and for our times."
"The Neocatechumenate is an instrument at the service of the bishops for the rediscovery of Christian initiation by baptized adults. Among these adults, the following may be identified:
The catecheses of the Neocatechumenal Way are geared for young people and adults who wish to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ in the modality of a post-baptismal catechumenate.
Catechesis Invitation: The Neocatechumenate starts in the parish, at the invitation of the pastor/parish priest, with kerygmatic catecheses, called initial catecheses. They are given over a period of two months, in fifteen evening meetings and they are concluded with a three-day convivence. In order to experience the Tripod – Word, Liturgy, Community – on which Christian life is based.
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