We have been exploring the many sources of catechesis that are outlined in the Directory for Catechesis. In this video, we explore Catholic culture as an uncommon but essential source for the formation of our catechumens and candidates.

Why does Catholic culture matter for catechesis — not just for seekers, but for every Christian? Seekers come to us because they live in what Pope Leo XIV calls a “fragmented world,” pulled apart by competing voices and lies about who we are.

Catholic culture provides a trustworthy lens for seeing what’s true and beautiful amidst the noise and chaos. Catholic culture reveals to us the truth that every human is worthy of a dignified life and that we are all created for transcendence. The Incarnation itself reveals that we’re made in God’s image and called toward something greater than ourselves.

Watch to learn how Catholic culture forms us to live in ways that discover and elevate the beauty of God’s creation, no matter what culture we are coming from.