Parish Leader: “My home life is suffering as a result of parish ministry.”
Like the call to have a regular spiritual practice, the need to "have a life" outside of parish work is essential. It not only...
2019 Catechist Honors: Meet our inspiring finalists!
Catechist Honors celebrates the dynamic mission of gifted catechists, parish catechetical leaders — especially directors and coordinators of religious education (DRE/CRE) — plus youth...
Leading DRE: 3 Summer-Break Planning Strategies
Before you Pause, Look Back and Look Forward
DEANNA BARTALINI
The catechetical year is winding down. You’ve made it through whirlwind months of working on...
Following the Leader: Jesus word’s set the tone for leadership
Jesus’ words to Peter and the disciples set the tone for leadership
BY SARA BLAUVELT
Years ago I began a Lenten tradition of sending a short...
4 tips for communicating with catechists
Reflecting on Jesus' examples of communicating with his disciples, here are four tips for communicating with catechists from parish catechetical leaders' experiences from around...
Collaborate with Faith Formation Leaders
6 ways youth ministers and DREs (and others) can form mutually enriching bonds
BECKY GROTH
Being the youth minister at a parish, whether paid or volunteer,...
Tips for Highlighting Scripture (#NationalBibleWeek)
BY LORI DAHLHOFF
In his Year of Faith address to catechists, Pope Francis said, "If we go out to bring his gospel with love, with...
Supporting Parents: Tips for effective parent meetings
Providing services and programs for parents and guardians is at the heart of parish catechetical effort.
How can the parent meetings be both informative and...
2020 CATECHIST HONORS—Meet Our Top 10 Honorees!
Each year Catechist Honors celebrates the generous mission of gifted catechists, including parish catechetical leaders, youth ministers, and religion teachers in Catholic schools. This...
Responding with Compassion to Local, National, and Global Tragedy
Three critical responses for catechetical leaders
KATHY HENDRICKS
No one prepared me for this. This thought weighed heavily on me in the immediate aftermath of the...
