The so-called laity are all Christians who have not received the sacrament of Holy Orders and do not belong to a religious association approved by the Church. All those who are baptised and become one with Christ and his Church become priests, kings and prophets by virtue of baptism, outside the sacrament of Holy Orders and the status of religious, in particular by working and assuming responsibilities... Catechesis on the laity, structure, with Fr Aurelien Rarivoson.

We Christians have a great duty to help the bishop, priest and deacon to save souls and to take charge of the management of the Church. Each has God-given gifts which he will use according to pastoral directives. Each works according to his role in communion with Christ to be the Church, to grow... Catechesis on the laity, structure, with Fr Aurelien Rarivoson.

There is only one call to all humanity, the call to HOLINESS. The path to respond to this call has many branches, and it is up to each person to choose the path they take to reach this holiness, God's call to all. Some choose the path of life through the sacrament of Holy Orders, which is life... Catechesis on the laity, structure, with Fr Aurelien Rarivoson.

Being a deacon is the most junior level of ordination in the Church. As described in the book of Acts, the apostles ordained deacons to carry out the ministry of the Church, and their responsibilities were clear: to serve in the liturgy, to distribute aid to the poor... Catechesis on the Second Vatican Council, structure, with Fr Justolat Rafaralahimboa.

For a genuine and authentic transformation

“Let your love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good” (Romans 12:9). Message from the Episcopal Conference of Madagascar to the Catholic faithful, to the leaders and officials of the nation, to young Malagasy people without distinction, to all our compatriots, and to all people of good will.

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Love and Salvation

Christmas is a great joy, because it is the love of God that has come to us, proclaims Fr. Bizimana Innocent, Provincial Superior of the Salesians Don Bosco of Madagascar and Mauritius, presenting his Christmas greetings. Salvation is accomplished, so life is not in danger of disappearing. It is this love and this salvation that we wish to fill our life so that we have peace.

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Zatti, our brother

The short film "Zatti, our brother" (Argentina, 2020) focuses on one of the most difficult episodes of his life. We are in Viedma, in 1941: at the age of 60, Zatti is forced to leave the hospital he has attended for decades. His faith and strength are tested.

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