The Fruits and Challenges of Restoring the Order
On the age for Confirmation for children and youth
JONATHAN F. SULLIVAN
The sacrament of Confirmation poses something of a challenge for catechetical leaders in the...
Why Do We Call It “Mass?”
Learn the meaning of the Latin phrase Ite, missa est
SUSIE LLOYD
Did you ever wonder where the word Mass comes from? The answer has been...
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...
The Top 10 Things that Every Catechist Needs to Know
BY LISA MLADINICH
1) Prayer and study are essential.
As we grow in knowledge and love of God, we become radiant witnesses to his saving power....
The Goal of Catechesis
Jonathan F. Sullivan, a frequent Catechist contributor and a diocesan leader in the Diocese of Lafayette, IN, helps all catechists and formation leaders with...
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...
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...
Inspiring Mission with Saints and Service
Question: How can I describe to my fourth grade class what it means to be a missionary disciple? How can they practice being on...
PRIEST, PROPHET, & KING as a Way of Life
The threefold office of baptized persons
JASON GALE
In Baptism, the person receives an anointing in which he or she is “incorporated into Christ who is...
Free Webinar Replay: Music for Enriching Catechesis with Children and Families
Music has the ability to support learning, enhance celebration, and build a deeper understanding of our faith.
In this workshop renowned family educators John Burland...