Let’s finish up with GDC 86 as it takes a deeper look at the
“missionary dimension” of catechesis. We’ve already read that
the Church views part of its catechetical mission to be an
infusion of an evangelical spirit within all believers, and
especially young people who are the product of Catholic
education as children. (See GDC 46 here, and especially section
74 here, among others.) This passage that follows is really one
of the key teachings in this whole document. Note that yet again
the GDC refers to Catholics as “disciples,” that the lay
apostolate in the world is emphasized, that this apostolate is
rooted in Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist. Piling on,
note the importance given to the missionary apostolate: its
mention along with Holy Orders and religious life. And finally,
the notion that the example Christ gives in the Gospels is the
model we are to follow. Don’t take my word for it; read it: a)
Catechesis is also open to the missionary dimension. (Cf.
Catechesi Tradendae 24b and General Catech