The Vision of “The Joy of Adolescent Catechesis”
Reimagining Ministry to Youth
Denise Utter
The Partnership for Adolescent Catechesis (NFCYM, NCEA, NCCL), in collaboration with pastoral and catechetical leaders from around the country, wrote...
V Encuentro National Gathering – Sept 20-23 – (Resource links)
The Fifth National Encuentro of Hispanic/Latino Ministry (V Encuentro) is an historic ecclesial gathering of 3,000 Hispanic/Latino Ministry leaders/delegates from dioceses, ecclesial movements, schools,...
Courage International: For men and women who experience same-sex attractions
Courage International is a Catholic pastoral ministry that assists people with same-sex attraction. This video is suitable for parish leaders and interested adults. Note...
Advice from Master Catechists—April/May 2012
Master Catechists answer questions from readers
June 22- June 29 is Religious Freedom Week!
The USCCB reminds us that it is Religious Freedom Week: June 22 - June 29.
THEME: "For the Good of All"
Find resources at the USCCB...
Leading DRE: Communicating with Parish Leaders
From optional to optimal
COLLEEN VERMEULEN
Great to see you!” I exclaimed as I sat down for a cup of coffee with a fellow DRE from...
Advice from Master Catechists—April/May 2011
A stranger asks one of my students for money. As a catechist, how might I have used this story?
A new parish policy affecting the religious education program fee has been approved without my input. Is this grounds for quitting at the end of the year?
NEWS: The new Directory of Catechesis is out, coming soon in English
Vatican News reports:
The long-awaited updated Directory for Catechesis was released in the Vatican on Thursday. It was drafted under the direction of the Pontifical...
Finding a Home
Sacrament preparation is one of the best opportunities the Church has to welcome families and convince them they are in need of a permanent residence. Offering them a listening presence, moments of renewal and growth, and opportunities to discover their own needs for a more spacious place to live may result in a new spiritual home for them.
Keeping Our Kids and Ourselves Safe
Tips for those in catechetical ministries
MARY LOU ROSIEN
Those of us in catechetical ministry are all aware of the pressures that exist in working for...
