Joseph Roche goes back t0 the basics. He addresses the urgent need for basic catechesis and religious education among Catholic Filipinos. Focusing on the catechetical ministry and its message, he provides an overview of some basic problems concerning the content and sources of the catechetical message as well as the methods and goals of a renewed catechesis. He identifies some general principles which could provide the basis for developing and implementing an effective, well-planned catechetical program which is responsive to the needs of the Philippine Church. – from the Editor’s Preface