In our families and parishes, in our schools and religious education programs, there needs to be a focus on rites and celebrations of our global neighbors. Within our cities and towns we need to become aware of African American expressions of faith and Spanish-Mexican customs. Our study of Church history can also help to awaken in us the gifts that various times, people and places had added to our Catholic story. We are a universal church in a culturally diverse world and we have a great deal to share with each other. Living our life in harmony with the love of Christ may put us at odds with secular society.
Actions do speak louder than words.
This is the last in a series of articles on the seven core concepts of the Kentucky Religious Education Guidelines . The aim and purpose in developing statewide guidelines is to give direction, unity, consistency and credibility across the state of Kentucky for religious education. The guidelines reflect lifelong catechesis in faithfulness to the Church's traditions and beliefs. These guidelines are designed on a life continuum basis from early childhood through adult. The Mystery of God, Creator of all things, The Mystery of Christ, Incarnate Word, The Mystery of the Holy Spirit, and the Mystery of Church, the People of God.