Catechesis Pro Advltioribvs Scripta, De his potissimum capitibus

However, you know that the students entrusted to your faith are not entirely children, but are those who are led directly by you into theological lectures, to which it certainly is not appropriate to approach unprepared or entirely ignorant: furthermore, you know that Christ’s apostle says of his Timothy, that he learned the sacred scriptures from childhood. Since, therefore, I am entirely persuaded that our children must be imbued with the sacred scriptures from childhood itself, I have provided in this Catechism of mine an opportunity for you to do this conveniently, according to the grace received from the Lord: and I urge you, that according to your faith and piety you apply faithful and indefatigable diligence here. May the Lord bless your labors, and keep you safe for a long time.