PURPOSE, MISSION AND TOP PRIORITY Section 1 – PURPOSEThe purpose of the World Apostolate of Fatima is:1. The promotion of the authentic teachings of the Catholic Church and the strict adherence to the tenets of the Gospel;2. The personal sanctification of adherents through faithful adherence to the message of Fatima.3. The promotion of the common good by the spreading of the message of Fatima; and4. In addition to these three general purpose, the World Apostolate of Fatima has the specific purpose of promoting the pledge given by each member of the World Apostolate of Fatima.The World Apostolate of Fatima collaborates with many other expressions of devotion to Our Lady of Fatima, manifested in various ways approved by the Church. Section 2 – MISSIONAs a public association of the faithful, the mission of the World Apostolate of Fatima is fundamentally the “New Evangelization” advocated by the Holy Father, John Paul II, the Great, and his successor, Benedict XVI, through the promotion and living of the authentic Message of Fatima throughout the world. Section 3 – TOP PRIORITYThe top priority of the World Apostolate of Fatima is the formation of leaders, lay people and families according to the ever relevant and ever urgent Message of Fatima.