Don Francesco Vanotti offers reflection on catechesis at Diocese of Catanzaro-Squillace Assembly

Don Francesco Vanotti shared reflections on transforming catechesis during the diocesan assembly of Catanzaro-Squillace. Vanotti, who serves as the director of the catechetical office for the Diocese of Como, suggested that changing catechisms, teaching materials, or meeting schedules is insufficient for true change. He stated that effective catechesis depends on how a Christian community accompanies people toward faith and its own ability to be transformed by the Gospel.

Vanotti proposed moving from a logic of projects to a logic of processes. He noted that while Italian pastoral work has historically relied on long-term projects, such models struggle to keep pace with the rapid changes in the lives of new generations. In contrast, a process-based approach accepts longer timelines and does not require a single definitive model for every location. Instead, this method uses existing experiences, supports new experiments, and relies on continuous verification.