Catholic Bishop's Conference of the Philippines
EPISCOPAL COMMISSION ON EVANGELIZATION AND CATECHESIS
Nature of the Episcopal Commission
As an Episcopal Commission of the CBCP under the DEPARTMENT OF EVANGELIZATION, the CBCP-ECEC exercises its mandate in communion with the CATHOLIC BISHOPS CONFERENCE OF THE PHILIPPINE, under the guidance of the CBCP PERMANENT COUNCIL, and in collaboration with Local Churches, Ecclesiastical Provinces, catechetical centers, educational institutions, religious congregations, ecclesial organizations, and other partners engaged in the mission of evangelization and catechesis.
The Commission exists primarily as a ministry of service to the Church in the Philippines. It does not replace any pastoral authority of diocesan bishops nor resume responsibilities proper to Local Churches. Rather, it seeks to strengthen, accompany, coordinate, and support evangelizing and catechetical efforts of Local Churches through leadership, formation, research, consultation, collaboration, and pastoral innovation. Guided by the missionary mandate of Christ and inspired by the vision of a Synodal Church characterized by Communion, Participation, and Mission, the Commission promotes evangelization and catechesis as essential dimensions of the Church's life and mission while respecting the legitimate autonomy, pastoral priorities, and cultural realities of each Local Church.
VISION
A Christ-centered, Spirit-led, and synodal community at the service of the Church in the Philippines, forming missionary disciples and catechists who joyfully witness to the Gospel, inspire hope, and accompany all people toward a transforming encounter with Christ.
MISSION
The CBCP Episcopal Commission on Evangelization and Catechesis (CBCP-ECEC) commites itself to the strengthening evangelization and catechesis in the Philippines by proclaiming the Gospel in a Christ centered and kerygmatic manner; forming catechists according to the spirituality of Being, Becoming, and Belonging; guiding the implemenation of the Antiquum Ministerium; promoting integrated, inculturated, and synodal catechesis; developing formation programs, methodologies, and digital resourcespreparing the Church toward Jubilee 2033 as a community of missionary disciples and Ambassadors of Hope.
Episcopal Leadership and Governace
To fulfill its mission effectively, the CBCP-Episcopal Commission on Evangelization and Catechesis (CBCP-ECEC), under the DEPARTMENT OF EVANGELIZATION of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines, shall operate through integrated structure composed of Episcopal Leadership, Executive Leadership, Mission Committees, N.I.C.E.A., the Regional Coordinating Council, Ecclesiastical Provinces, Local Churches, Catechetical Centers and Institutes, and Evangelizers and Catechists. This structure promotes communion, collaboration, consultation, participation, and mission while ensuring effective coordination from national level to provincial, diocesan, and grassroots levels of evangelization and catechesis.