Catechesis

Deepening and Maturation of Faith

Abstract

In this paper, we will: Justify the position that Catechesis is meant for the deepening and maturation of faith. To demonstrate our points, we will use the biological analogy of growth in humans and plants to signify the deepening and maturation of faith through catechesis. To achieve our goal, we will illustrate maturation and deepening of faith from the sacramental view; maturity in understanding and experience of Jesus as the core of catechesis; and then a call to conversion as a sign of the vivid realisation of faith in the newly born. Finally, we will indicate through an evaluation and conclusion the whole sense of the paper on maturity as bearing fruits of faith like love, peace, and a life of prayer.