The Community-Building Power of VBS
Vacation Bible School and the Fifth Task of Catechesis
LISANNE JENSEN
Ask a child the question, “How was Vacation Bible School today?” and you’re likely to...
Advice from Master Catechists—September 2012
Your questions, answered by Master Catechists.
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...
Sharing the Trinity with children
LEE DANESCO
There are few topics on any catechist's teaching schedule more intimidating than the Trinity. You assume that trying to teach the unity of...
A Robust Catholic Identity
By Joe Paprocki
Overcoming the tendency toward a “beige Catholicism”
One of my favorite ideas to borrow from Bishop Robert Barron, the auxiliary bishop of Los Angeles,...
Preparing Kids for Their First (or 521st) Communion
Focus on the fruits of Holy Communion
JARED DEES
How do we prepare young people to effectively receive the Eucharist? Whether you are preparing children to...
Profound Respect for the Dignity of Human Life
A continuing series on ways to instill a robust Catholic identity in those we teach
BY JOE PAPROCKI
In our exploration of Catholic identity in this...
The Catholic Commitment to Community
BY JOE PAPROCKI
Third in a series on ways to instill a robust Catholic identity in those we teach
Some years ago Verizon had a series...
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...
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,...
