The Holy Spirit in Our Lives
How to develop a connection with the best friend we never knew we had
SR. BRITTANY HARRISON, FMA
I could never pray to a bird, I...
5 Tips for Engaging Young Adults
A professor at Loyola Institute of Ministry offers advice
BETH DONZE
It’s a refrain heard repeatedly in Catholic Church parishes across the country: “We would like...
What Are Indulgences?
Question: How can I explain indulgences to my grade-school children? — Newbie Catechist
THERESE L. SALAZAR RESPONDS...
Dear Newbie: Indulgences can be understood and taught by...
Catechesis and Persons with Disabilities
How do children and adults with disabilities learn about the faith and, especially, prepare
for the sacraments?
MAUREEN PRATT
Excerpted from Salt and Light: Church, Disability, and...
Sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit
Catechesis on the sacrament of Confirmation
BISHOP ROBERT J. McMANUS
This article explains the nature and purpose of the sacrament of Confirmation. It will be divided...
Prayer to Share with Other Catechists
Lord, we gather with a common heritage—our faith.
We gather with a common purpose—to teach that faith.
As a small faith community, we pray for our...
What is Theology of the Body? With Christopher West
Christopher West offers a new "introduction" video to St. John Paul II's theology of the body. This 11-minute talk is appropriate for high school...
Fostering Parent Participation
An excerpt from Engaging the Parking Lot Parent
SR. PATRICIA M. MCCORMACK
The grace of God calls catechists, teachers, and administrators to meet parents where they...
What’s a Godparent to Do?
It’s more than an honor — it’s a commitment
SUSIE LLOYD
It is such an honor to be a godparent. It feels as though you’ve won...
Advice From A Master Catechist: When the Lesson Plan Says “Discuss”
Question: I need some tips for when it is time to hold a group discussion. Can you offer some ideas for alternatives to Q...
