Create a Portable Prayer Corner
I first taught religion on Saturday mornings at St. Lucy's, a mission church. My "classroom" was the kitchen. The room was equipped with folding...
Help Your Students Listen
CONNIE CLARK
The buzz was getting louder. I was showing a video clip in a parish hall full of middle schoolers, and as I searched...
10 Ideas for Getting Started
G. JOHNSON
I’ve been a catechist for 11 years. I remember how each first session used to bring me a lot of anxiety because I...
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...
“Flipped” Catechesis
An app that helps parents and catechists stay in touch
SARA JONCKHEERE
In 2017 the Archbishop of Detroit, Most Reverend Allen H. Vigneron, issued his pastoral...
YouTube Videos in Today’s Classroom
Tips for sharing safe, distraction-free video content
ANNABEL DOTZMAN
In our ever-changing world, technology continues to develop at a record pace. If we stop for a...
Advice From A Master Catechist: When the Lesson Plan Says “Discuss”
Question: I need some tips for when it is time to hold a group discussion. Can you offer some ideas for alternatives to Q...
Quit the Monologue
Question: I’d like to stop monopolizing the lessons I offer. Ideally, I want my classes to have better student participation. Any ideas for help?...
6 Principles for Managing Successful Faith Formation Sessions
"Why? What did I do wrong?" asked James as I, a frustrated new catechist, banished him to the hall for bad behavior.
Getting Class Started: From Chatter to Lesson
LEE DANESCO
You can direct pre-class enthusiasm into the faith-sharing experience of the day through activity. Here are some creative ways to move from chatter...
