Daily Archives: 11 March 2012

GDC 177: The important context of infancy and childhood

Sections 177-180 address “The catechesis of infants and young children.” The document refers to the parallel sections (78-81) in the 1971 General Catechetical Directory (GCD) as well as Catechesi Tradendae 36-37. The title of today’s section, also the post above, … Continue reading

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GIRM 344: Material and Design

A brief, but important section: 344. It is fitting that the beauty and nobility of each vestment not be sought in an abundance of overlaid ornamentation, but rather in the material used and in the design. Ornamentation on vestments should, … Continue reading

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