In a manner both lucid and judicious, it achieves both purposes admirably and is further evidence of the renewed attentiveness of the Committee on Doctrine, chaired by Bishop William Lori of Bridgeport, Connecticut, to the responsibility of bishops
as teachers of the faith.
In a pastoral letter, ten Catholic Bishops of the Canadian Atlantic Episcopal Assembly shirk their responsibilities
as teachers of the faith.
I don't have a problem with him asking questions, but setting a timeline as if he is in charge of his faith (as if it's not a gift from God) shows that he really shouldn't be a pastor or
teacher of the faith.
For Mary was the first Mater et Magister, Mother and
Teacher of faith, as she was the first to receive Christ and to bear Christ for the world.
Rather than masquerading as organizational consultant, conflict mediator or resident therapist, I endeavored to be
a teacher of the faith.
Catechesis: A fundamental ecclesial service for the realisation of the missionary mandate of Jesus (GDC 59) • «Catechesis is an essentially ecclesial act» • The true subject of catechesis is the Church which, continuing the mission of Jesus the Master and, therefore animated by the Holy Spirit, is sent to be
the teacher of the faith.»