Neocatecumenal [repack] — Mamotreto Catequesis Inicio Camino

Mamotreto" of the Initial Catecheses is the foundational guidebook used by the Neocatechumenal Way to initiate its journey of faith. It contains the oral transmissions and teachings developed by Kiko Argüello and Carmen Hernández in the 1960s, which were later formally reviewed and approved by the Holy See. 🛡️ The "Trípode" (The Three Pillars)

: Es el núcleo de las catequesis. Se anuncia la muerte y resurrección de Jesucristo como victoria sobre la muerte y el pecado. Perdón de los Pecados Mamotreto Catequesis Inicio Camino Neocatecumenal

The story begins with Kiko Argüello, a Spanish artist, and Chiara Lubich, a laywoman who would later become the founder of the Focolare Movement. Although they did not directly collaborate, their individual spiritual experiences and search for a deeper way to live Christianity laid the groundwork for what would become the Neocatecumenal Way. Mamotreto" of the Initial Catecheses is the foundational

  1. La llamada a la santidad: El Camino Neocatecumenal enfatiza la llamada universal a la santidad que todo bautizado tiene. Se busca que los participantes redescubran su vocación a ser santos y a vivir una vida plena de sentido.
  2. La formación integral: El documento destaca la importancia de una formación integral que abarque la dimensión intelectual, espiritual, emocional y comunitaria de la persona.
  3. La comunión eclesial: El Camino Neocatecumenal busca fomentar la comunión eclesial y la participación activa en la vida de la Iglesia.
  4. La misión: Se enfatiza la importancia de la misión y la evangelización como aspectos fundamentales de la vida cristiana.

Why the Odd Name?

According to testimonies of the initiators (catechists) of the Way, Kiko Argüello (one of the initiators, along with Carmen Hernández) chose the word "Mamotreto" precisely because it sounds old, rough, and unpretentious. It breaks the stereotype of slick, modern religious marketing. It is meant to look like a working document—a "scrapbook" of faith that you will dirty, write in, and carry with you. La llamada a la santidad : El Camino

The initial catechesis is built upon three fundamental elements that sustain the life of the community: Word of God : Frequent reading and shared reflection on Scripture.