Vision & Mission

Rooted in the Word of God and the life of the Church, the National Catholic Catechetical and Biblical Centre serves the People of God through formation, Scripture-based evangelization, and pastoral collaboration—so that faith may be known, loved, and lived in every home and parish.

Vision

To form a community of faithful disciples rooted in the Word of God—enlightened, renewed, and united in Christ—who joyfully live, teach, and witness the Catholic faith in every aspect of life.

Mission

Promoting Faith Formation: Systematic catechesis and biblical animation grounded in Scripture and Tradition.
Empowering Catechists: Integral formation—spiritual, doctrinal, pedagogical, and pastoral—for authentic witness.
Developing Resources: Quality materials in Sinhala, Tamil, and English for dioceses and parishes.
Fostering Collaboration: Communion among bishops, clergy, religious, and laity for evangelization.
Integrating Faith and Life: Formation that transforms daily living and builds a just, compassionate society.

Motto

“Verbi Lumine Illustrare”

“To Illuminate with the Light of the Word”

Rooted in the living Word of God, the motto Verbi Lumine Illustrare expresses the heart of the National Catechetical Centre’s identity and mission. It signifies the Centre’s commitment to allow Sacred Scripture—received within the living Tradition of the Church—to enlighten minds, form consciences, and transform lives.

By illuminating every stage of faith formation with the light of God’s Word, the Centre seeks to guide catechists, children, youth, and adults toward a deeper encounter with Christ, the true Light of the world. This illumination is not merely intellectual, but spiritual and pastoral, leading believers to discern God’s will, to live the Gospel authentically in daily life, and to become joyful witnesses who reflect the light of Christ in their families, communities, and society.