Cathedral of St. Francis of assisi

The Catechesis of children, young people, and adults aims at teaching them to Meditate on the Word of God in personal prayer, practice it in liturgical prayer, and internalizing it at all times in order to bear fruit in a new life.  Catechesis is also a time of discernment and education of popular piety.  The memorization of basic prayers offers an essential support to the life of prayer, but it is also important to help learners savor their meaning.          (CCC #2688)