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In fulfilling its educational role, the Church, eager to employ all
suitable aids, is concerned especially about those which are her very
own. Foremost among these is catechetical instruction,[16] which
enlightens and strengthens the faith, nourishes life according to the
spirit of Christ, leads to intelligent and active participation in the
liturgical mystery[17] and gives motivation for apostolic activity.
The Church esteems highly and seeks to penetrate and ennoble with her
own spirit also other aids which belong to the general heritage of man
and which are of great influence in forming souls and molding men, such
as the media of communication,[18] various groups for mental and
physical development, youth associations, and, in particular,
schools.
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