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| ⚫ | The '''Societas Doctrinæ Christianæ''' - '''M.U.S.E.U.M.''', also known as '''Society of Christian Doctrine''', is a society for [[Catholic]] lay men and women in [[Malta]] who dedicate themselves fully to Catholic cathecism helping the Roman Catholic Church in the faith formation of children, youths and adults in reguards to religious teaching. The was established by [[St. George Preca]] in 1907. Preca was beatified on May 9, 2001 and canonised on June 3, 2007.<ref>http://www.sdcmuseum.org/Page.aspx?menu=1&pv=850q89LhwS4=</ref><ref>http://www.sdcmuseum.org/Page.aspx?menu=3&pv=hTezMM_lgv0=</ref> |
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==Centers== |
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| ⚫ | Catechetical work among adults: Though most of the catechetical activity is directed towards children, in particular to prepare them to receive the sacraments, the Society organises on a regular basis similar activities for adults. These are normally held on a parish basis and generally consist of a weekly or two-week course on some aspect of Catholic doctrine. In addition regular meetings for parents of children attending our Centres are held as well. |
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The objectives of the religious society is catechetical work in the parishes. |
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==Opening hours== |
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Every evening (except for Wednesdays for boys and Thursday for girls) the Society's Centres are open for the catechetical formation of children, youths and occasionally for adults. Members are invited to participate in the activities for six days of the week when it is open. |
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==Other== |
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| ⚫ | After their catechetical classes, the members participate in a daily one-hour session for their ongoing formation in Church doctrine and related studies, pedagogical training and communal prayer. Such activities take place on all days of the week including Saturdays and Sundays. Every Wednesday a general meeting of all Members of the Society resident in Malta takes place in the Society's Mother House. Additional activities are organised especially for the children to include recreational and related activities. The Society also organises specialised courses for its basis on a national scale.<ref>http://www.sdcmuseum.org/Page.aspx?menu=1&pv=850q89LhwS4=</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Catechetical work among adults: Though most of the catechetical activity is directed towards children, in particular to prepare them to receive the sacraments, the Society organises on a regular basis similar activities for adults. These are normally held on a parish basis and generally consist of a weekly or two-week course on some aspect of Catholic doctrine. In addition regular meetings for parents of children attending our Centres are held as well.<ref>http://www.sdcmuseum.org/Page.aspx?menu=1&pv=850q89LhwS4=</ref> |
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Revision as of 23:58, 1 September 2015
The Societas Doctrinæ Christianæ - M.U.S.E.U.M., also known as Society of Christian Doctrine, is a society for Catholic lay men and women in Malta who dedicate themselves fully to Catholic cathecism helping the Roman Catholic Church in the faith formation of children, youths and adults in reguards to religious teaching. The was established by St. George Preca in 1907. Preca was beatified on May 9, 2001 and canonised on June 3, 2007.[1][2]
Meaning
The abriviation M.U.S.E.U.M. has two meanings; museum as having a treasure to share being the bible and in Latin Magister Utinam Sequater Evangelium Universus Mundus means "If (only the) World Knew (the) Universal Gospel".[3]
Centers
The society in Malta has 53 centers for boys at least one in nearly every parish, as in densely populated cities and towns sub-branches exist. The society in Malta has 43 centres for girls. On the island of Gozo, there are 10 centres for boys and 7 for girls.
The objectives of the religious society is catechetical work in the parishes.
Opening hours
Every evening (except for Wednesdays for boys and Thursday for girls) the Society's Centres are open for the catechetical formation of children, youths and occasionally for adults. Members are invited to participate in the activities for six days of the week when it is open.
Other
After their catechetical classes, the members participate in a daily one-hour session for their ongoing formation in Church doctrine and related studies, pedagogical training and communal prayer. Such activities take place on all days of the week including Saturdays and Sundays. Every Wednesday a general meeting of all Members of the Society resident in Malta takes place in the Society's Mother House. Additional activities are organised especially for the children to include recreational and related activities. The Society also organises specialised courses for its basis on a national scale.[4]
Catechetical work among adults: Though most of the catechetical activity is directed towards children, in particular to prepare them to receive the sacraments, the Society organises on a regular basis similar activities for adults. These are normally held on a parish basis and generally consist of a weekly or two-week course on some aspect of Catholic doctrine. In addition regular meetings for parents of children attending our Centres are held as well.[5]
Superior Generals of the Society:
1. Eugenio Borg (1911–1967)
2. Francesco Saliba (1967–1983)
3. Victor Delicata (1983–2009)
4. Natalino Camilleri (2009–present)
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See also
External links
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