You're trying to claim that every catholic priest, Sunday school teacher, bible study leader (if catholics have those), youth group leader, individual, etc, is using approved study guides or lesson plans made by the Vatican??
They're not coming up with anything on their own at all? Never?
I've asked this question numerous times and no catholic has been willing to answer.
Thanks for you questions. They are most insightful. I'll do my best to give you cogent, true answers.
I did ruin my coffee maker yesterday and have only TEA this morning, so I might not be at my best.
The priests do learn at their respective seminaries what the lessons of the Gospels and readings are. They are not bound to have a sermon EXACTLY on that reading but it they do they must adhere to Church doctrine.
Our priest did the best sermon I ever heard on GRATITUDE on Thanksgiving. Those were his own words. He had been an attorney before he became a priest. The "wordmeister-turned-priest."
"bible study leader"--Students take daily religion classes K-12 if they go to a Catholic school. They learn about their faith EVERY DAY, not just at special times. If they don't, then their parents are responsible for their religious education.
Priests and religious may NOT "come up with anything on their own" if it pertains to dogma or basic interpretations of the Word of God. Yes, there is only one interpretation of the Word of God. Granted, some updating is necessary, as in SPEEDING or DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE, which are not listed in the Bible, but they are sins nonetheless.
If they do "come up with anything on their own" when it is contrary to doctrine then they are in hot water with the local Bishop.