A Catechism Update!
Pope Francis revises teaching on the death penalty to better reflect the sacred dignity of
the human person — and promote a culture of life
PAT...
Advice from a Master Catechist: Help from a Wise Patron—St. John Bosco’s example
Question: I need a patron saint for my new role as a youth leader and catechist. Please help! — Nervous but willing
Sr. Brittany Harrison,...
50 Years Later: Unwrapping Humanae Vitae
Sr. Brittany Harrison, FMA
A gift for teens and teachers alike
This year, the Church commemorates the 50th anniversary of Paul VI’s Humanae Vitae, an encyclical...
Inviting New Disciples
JOE PAPROCKI
In his book, Dedication and Leadership, Douglas Hyde (who left the Communist Party in 1948 and became Catholic) explains that young people were attracted...
Immersed in Character: How catechesis equips students for life
JOE PAPROCKI
It is said that actor Daniel Day-Lewis, while filming the movie Lincoln, remained in character off-camera throughout the entire project. This acting technique, known...
Celebrate the Sacrament of Matrimony
JOHN BOSIO
When I think of the sacrament of matrimony, the first image that comes to mind is that of a wedding. Weddings are joyous...
Cultivating Artistic Expression
JANET SCHAEFFLER, OP
Artistic expression is at the core of who we have been as Church for our entire history: icons, stained-glass windows, poetry, journals,...
Christ Calls You to Mission — video from Bishop Robert Barron, in the UK
Great commissioning video for teens and adults.
Soaked in Scripture
Unleashing the power of God’s Word in your lesson planning
WILLIAM O’LEARY
Are you immersed in Scripture? Do your catechetical lessons drip with God’s Word? If...
More Than Math!
How Catechists Teach Differently Than Any Other Kind of Teacher
Jared Dees
When I first started out as a religious educator, I used to be envious...
