Vatican City, Vatican - September 2023 - The new catechetical year is about to begin in parishes throughout Italy and after the Angelus prayer on 10 September, Pope Francis blessed the Elledici initiative, the Salesian publishing company which "today is giving people in St Peter's Square a booklet for catechesis entitled 'Step by Step': it is a beautiful gift!" The Pope took the opportunity "to thank the catechists for their valuable work and to wish the boys and girls attending catechism the joy of meeting Jesus." "Step by Step" is an original catechetical project that accompanies families in the Christian education of their children aged 7-12. It is designed for today's children, young people and families, tested extensively by catechists and parish priests, and put together with an innovative and engaging methodology. It is based on workshops and activities for children and young people, parents and catechists, structured in 6 interactive aids and 6 guides for the catechist.

Alessandro Di Bussolo

Vatican News