The Heart of Catechesis — why we do what we do
BY PAT GOHN
The first time I attended a religious education class, I was in grade one. My catechist, a lively high school student, taught...
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...
Rules, Rules, Rules
Making Sense of Church Requirements
SUSIE LLOYD
Catholicism is hard. At least that’s its reputation. All those rules. ... As if the Ten Commandments weren’t enough,...
Yes, You CAN Be a Catechist!
BY SARAH REINHARD
Answering Common Excuses and Fears
If you think that being a catechist takes a big investment of time, you're right. But that time...
How Catholics of the Past Lived When Deprived of the Mass
By William O’Leary
Millions of Catholics in the United States and elsewhere are currently are not able to attend Mass and receive Jesus in Holy...
All Things New – a new year
BY PAT GOHN
For the Christian, everything’s new
Newness is a hallmark of our lives—and a source of joy. As most of the world awakens to...
Recommended: The Parish Emergency Kit + supplement on the abuse crisis
We never know when a tragedy might strike us locally, nationally, or globally. It might be the horror of a nearby school shooting, or...
PAUL VI—Saint for the New Evangelization
CHRISTOPER KLOFFT
On Oct. 14, 2018, Pope Paul VI was canonized by Pope Francis. St. Paul VI entered the ranks not only of the thousands...
Prayers for the Sick, and those suffering from COVID-19
Pope Francis, via Vatican News, offers this prayer that we are grateful to share.
O Mary, you shine continuously on our journey as a sign...
No evil will be healed unless it is surfaced and made visible
John Cavadini, writing at Notre Dame's Church Life Journal, in an article, "Guidelines for Any Appropriate Response to the Catholic Abuse Crisis," offers a...
