A. The Quickening Period (1993~1999) – For the Transmission of Memory
- Recollections of the times and documentation
a) Collection of materials and preparation for the establishment of the Institute (1993~1995)
b) Approval of the Institute as a corporate body by the Ministry of Culture (Dec.18,1995) - Reflection and re-examination of the times
a) Publication of the ‘Torch in the Darkness’ -a collection of testimonies on democratization movement during the 1970’s and 1980’s (Vol. 1~Vol.8 since 1996)
b) Publication of the ‘Kerygma et Diakonea’ -a priests’ guide to preaching (since 1999)
c) Publication of the ‘Gaudium et Spes’ -a newsletter for the Supporters’ Club (since 1996)
d) The annual symposium (since 1998)
e) Bible lectures for laymen (since 1997)
f) The Gaudium et Spes Day -the annual supporters’ club meeting (since 1996)
B. Leap-Preparing Period (2000~2005) – For the Proclamation of Hope
- Search for alternatives and prospects
a) Search for the Church identity through the special Lent lectures(since 2000)
b) Publication of the ‘Pastoral Companion’ -a periodical on pastoral information for priests (since 2004)
c) Review of the history and activities of the CPAJ (Oct.11, 2004)
d) Search for a new Christian image in the new century
Academic Events commemorating Thomas Ahn Jung Geun (Oct. 26, 2005)
e) Launch of a Catholic music program on the Digital Skynet as a Gospel movement (since 2002)
C. Leaping Period (2006~ ) – For the Solidarity of Hope
- Reflections for the future
a) Publications : ‘Torch in the Darkness’, ‘Kerygma et Diakonia’, ‘Gaudium et Spes’, ‘Pastoral Companion’
b) Publication of specialized academic journal and series of Gaudium et Spes theological studies (planned)
c) Education : Vitalization of Bible lectures and group studies
d) ‘Gaudium et Spes Day’ Meeting (June 12, 2006) Annual Symposium (Oct.23, 2006) - Provision of prospects and promotion of solidarity
a) Promotion of solidarity among priests, monks, and laymen
b) Discovery and publication of testimonial materials
c) Promotion of solidarity for the Church rooted in the people
d) Promotion of international solidarity