Society of Christian Doctrine
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Name
MUSEUM is the abbreviation for "Magister Utinam Sequatur Evangelium Universus Mundus" as meaning "Master, may the whole world follow the Gospel."[2][5]
Centres
In Malta, the society has forty-six catechism centres for males and forty-three for females.[6]
By 1961, the society spread in Gozo, and became successful after a visit for a fishing session. That same year catechism started for males, and in 1962 it was followed by the female branch.[7] There are nowScript error: No such module "Unsubst". nine catechism centres for males and seven for females in Gozo.[6]
The objectives of the religious society is catechetical work in the parishes.[6] Members may participate in the activities in six days every week.[6] The society often organises recreational activities for minors and educational courses for adults.[6][8]
Members of the society are invited to participate for a meeting every Wednesday at the mother-house of the society, in Blata l-Bajda, Marsa.[6] The mother-house is the prominent Church of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal.[4] The main scope for teaching catechism is to religiously prepare individuals, generally minors, to receive the sacraments according to the Roman Catholic tradition.[6]
Superiors General
This is a list of former and present superiors general of the society:
- Eugenio Borg (1911–1967);[9]
- Francesco Saliba (1967–1983);[10]
- Victor Delicata (1983–2009);[10]
- Natalino Camilleri (2009–2021) and
- Roberto Zammit (2021–present)[11]
Further reading
History of the society:
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See also
References
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