In the parishes of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman, catechesis in earlier decades unfolded under circumstances very different from today. Resources were scarce, structured syllabi were unknown, and formal training for catechists was minimal or absent. Teaching relied on personal faith, memorisation, prayer, and deep commitment. Over the years, the Diocesan Catechetical Centre introduced well-prepared formation programmes, catechetical book series, training courses, and ongoing support for catechists. Yet long before these systems existed, the foundations of faith in many parishes were laid by men and women whose quiet fidelity shaped generations.
