Tips for Adding Music to Prayer
I can’t carry a Tune — How can I use music to pray with students?
KATE DANELUK
Years ago, music was considered such an important part...
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...
Who Do You Say I Am?
Working with Junior High Students
How to Organize the Best Vacation Bible School Team Ever!
Pope Francis:
“The Christian life is not limited to prayer, but requires an ongoing dedication and courage born of prayer.”
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...
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...
May I have your attention please?
LEE DANESCO
It happens with frustrating frequency. You come to class packing a solid, well-prepared teaching plan only to be met by disappointing student indifference....
Your Space: Open with WELCOME
The learning area needs to express warmth and welcome to your students. Here is an idea for how to decorate and arrange your learning space and prayer table for September.
Teacher: “I don’t know how to handle student conflicts or fights.”
Sometimes we are at odds with others-and so are our students. As Catholic educators, we might not want to call it "fighting"; that goes...
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...