Classroom and Office Organization Strategies
Get organized with tips from those in the field
LISANNE V. JENSEN
Endless options exist for organizing a space: storage bins, shelves, bookcases, cabinets...
Catechesis and Persons with Disabilities
An excerpt from Salt and Light
MAUREEN PRATT
Catechesis is a must for all members of the body of Christ, including persons with disabilities. The...
May They Be One
The Eucharist as a sign of unity and a bond of charity
SR. MARY MICHAEL FOX, OP
On the night before he died, our Savior instituted...
Teaching about Truth in a Time of Doubt and Discord
Four aspects of truth that ground our understanding
ANN GARRIDO
It’s hard to figure out where to begin talking about truth, isn’t it? Depending on...
A Quick Guide to Praying the Mass
Notes on what is happening at different moments of the Mass
SR. BRITTANY HARRISON
I became a convert to Catholicism at age 14, so I never...
Effective Teaching: Metaphors Make Lessons More Memorable
Using objects, stories, songs, or even jokes
JARED DEES
St. Patrick’s most famous teaching tool was the shamrock. According to legend, he used the three-leafed clover...
Advice from a Master Catechist: Five Big Questions About Same-Sex Attraction
Catechist reached out to Courage International for some answers
FR. PHILIP G. BOCHANSKI RESPONDS …
St. Paul’s advice to the Ephesians defines the catechist’s mission: “speaking the...
A Lenten Mailbox for Catechists
Our hard-working editor at CATECHIST, Kass Dotterweich, takes great care to reply directly to the countless questions we get annually from our readers about teaching and helping students live the Catholic faith.
Souls Reaching for Christ—Anointing of the Sick
A priest shares his experiences from both sides of the sacrament
FR. GEORGE “CHIP” HINES
When I was asked to write this article, the first thought...
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...
