6-07 A Catechesis of Hope in Light of the 2020 Directory for Catechesis

The 2020 Directory for Catechesis is a gift to the Catholic community at a time of major transformations defining our world and our local societies. The directory, making an invitation to proclaim Jesus Christ with renewed enthusiasm, provides a framework for a catechesis of hope. While the directory acknowledges the many challenges that define our lives today, it also calls for a catechesis that is always evangelizing, hopeful and constructive. This presentation introduces the new Directory for Catechesis as a guide for religious educators and evangelizers to be joyful prophets and faithful mystics who instill hope.

Hosffman Ospino, PhD is a professor of pastoral theology and religious education at Boston College where he chairs the Department of Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry. He is a well-known researcher studying how Catholic communities in the U.S. are changing with the Hispanic presence. His work explores the dialogue between faith and culture. He has authored and edited more than 15 books on evangelization, faith formation and theological education. Dr. Ospino is a frequent speaker in national and international events.