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EVANGELIZATION
& CATECHESIS
Proclaiming Christ, Forming Disciples, Building Communion, Inspiring Mission
EVANGELIZATION and CATECHESIS are inseparable and mutually enriching dimensions of the Church's mission, Evangelization proclaims the Gospel. awakens faith, calls persons to conversion, and invites them into a living encounter and communion with Jesus Christ. Catechesis, nurtures, deepens, and brings this encounter to maturity through lifelong formation in the Word of God, faith, worship, moral life, prayer, ecclesial communion and missionary discipleship.
Promotion of Evangelization
The Commission shall promote renewed encounter with Jesus Christ through kerygmatic proclaimation, missionary discipleship, pastoral conversion, evangelizing outreach, and Gospel witness in families, communities, institutions, and society
Formation in Faith and Catechesis
The Commission shall promote lifelong, integrated, inculturated, missionary, and synodal catechesis that deepeens faith, forms Evangelized and Evangelizing Catechists, and leads the faithful to mature discipleship in the Church.
Coordination and Collaboration
The Commission shall serve as a coordinating and collaborative cener for evangelization and catechesus by fostering communion, coopeation, partnership, and shared mission among Local Churches, catechetical centers, institutions, organizations, and other partners.
Research, Discernment, and Innovation
The Commission shall promote research, consultation, discernment, evaluation, and innovation in order to respond faithfully and creatively to emerging pastoral realities affecting evangelization and catechesis
The National Institute for Catechesis, Evangelization, and Accompaniment (N.I.C.E.A) is the flagshop formation initiative of the CBCP-Episcopal Commission on Evangelization and Catechesis (CBCP-ECEC). It serves as a national formation framework and collaborative ecclesial network for the renewal of evangelization and catechesis in the Philippines. Its purpose is to support Local Churches, catechetical centers, institutions, schools, seminaries, religious congregations, and pastoral organizations in forming catechists, evangelizers, leaders, formators, and collaborators in mission
National Evangelization and Catechetical Month
Theme: "DUMNGEG (Listen): Synodal Journey for ONE MISSION"
This year's theme reminds us that authentic evangelization begins with listening: listening to God through His Word, listening to one another with open hearts, and listening to the guidance of the Holy Spirit. As a synodal Church, we journey together in communion, participation, and mission united in proclaiming the Gospel to the world.
CBCP ECEC
goes to
KOREA
REGISTRATION STARTS SEPTEMBER 2026.
What you need to know:
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1 Catechist per Diocese only
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45 years old and below
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Must be recommended by the Diocesan Director and the Bishop
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Must attend ongoing formation starting October 2026 to July 2027
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