Antiquum ministerium: Apostolic Letter Issued "motu proprio" Instituting the Ministry of Catechist (Magisterium of Pope Francis)

Following the publication of the Directory for Catechesis Pope Francis is sending the Church a new Apostolic Letter in the form of a motu proprio establishing the ministry of the catechist.It is a very important step that recognizes the presence and importance of women and men who thanks to their baptism are called to a fundamental role in communicating faith and educating children young people and adults to it. The role of catechist will no longer be simply a parish assignment but a real Church ministry.It is an inspirational text for the delicate mission entrusted to catechists that must be made available to every one of them.