The Kerygma of Christ's Saeculum

Abstract: This article argues for a renewed articulation of the Christian kerygma by recovering the early Latin meaning of saeculum—not as a secular, religion-free sphere, but as "generation." Engaging the Directory for Catechesis' call for a kerygmatic center to evangelization, the study critiques modern secularism and examines post-secular movements that challenge its dominance. It proposes that understanding saeculum as the world of each generation opens fresh pathways for proclaiming Christ's incarnate and paschal mystery. By showing how Christ assumes and redeems the saeculum, the article outlines pastoral strategies that overcome fragmentation, strengthen intergenerational transmission of faith, and ground mission in the Church's living Tradition. This retrieval offers a theologically rich alternative to secular neutrality and postmodern relativism.