A136 (Translating the Catechism)

House of Deputies Message #154

The House of Deputies informs the House of Bishops that on Jun 25, 2024 it considered resolution A136 (Translating the Catechism). The house acted to:

Adopt with Amendment


Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring,

That the 81st General Convention recognizes the need for access to the catechism in the Book of Common Prayer in languages beyond English, Spanish, French, and Haitian Kreyol and directs the Task Force on Translation and Interpretation Manager of Language Services, pursuant to Canon II.3.5 to facilitate the professional translation of An Outline of the Faith, commonly called the Catechism to Arabic, Dinka, Dutch, Georgian, German, Hmong, Italian, Karen, Korean, Lakota, Mandarin, Navajo, and Russian and Urdu; and be it further

Resolved, that each translation be authorized by the Custodian of the Book of Common Prayer pursuant to Canon II.3.5; and be it further 

Resolved, that said translations be made available digitally and free of copyright restriction; and be it further

Resolved, that the sum of $50,000 $60,000 be appropriated for the completion of these translations and their distribution.