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...
Advice from a Master Catechist: Learning Benchmarks
Question: Are there standards and benchmarks set for children taking catechism classes throughout the Church (in the United States)? For example, can we say...
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...
Helping Students and Families Learn About Purgatory
BY SUSAN TASSONE
Purgatory — a masterpiece of God’s mercy
It’s no small wonder that coming up with a lesson plan on purgatory can be challenging....
Holy Hacks for Catechists
20 creative ways to share the faith
Patti Maguire Armstrong
This is the mission field. That thought hit me early on during my dozen years...
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...
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...
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...
Pflaum Gospel Weeklies featured on CFN
This 7-minute video offers a look how the Gospel Weeklies bring evangelization and catechesis to parish and families. It features a Q-and-A with publisher...
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...
