Our Lady of Fatima Inspires Us: Children ARE Ready for the Faith
PAT GOHN
Some adults fear that children are too young to handle the responsibilities of knowing good from evil and developing a spiritual life of...
The Call to Catechetical Leadership
Discerning the path of growth into a new role
BARBARA RAMIAN
Every so often during a major snowstorm here in the Northeast, we hear on the...
Notes to a Newbie Catechist
On Surviving — and Thriving — in Catechetical Ministry
JOY DAVIS
You’ve been asked to volunteer as a catechist. Maybe someone tapped you on the shoulder...
May We Never Ceased to Be Amazed
By Pat Gohn
Rediscover the wonder that energizes catechesis
When was the last time you were amazed? Not just amused or entertained…but amazed?
Here’s something that amazes...
Becoming a great catechist!
PEG BOWMAN
A parish DRE gave each catechist a mug which read, "World's Greatest Catechist." One person commented, "Mine should only say 'A Good Catechist.'...
The Top 10 Things that Every Catechist Needs to Know
BY LISA MLADINICH
1) Prayer and study are essential.
As we grow in knowledge and love of God, we become radiant witnesses to his saving power....
It’s Okay Not to Know Everything
Top apologetics resources online
SR. BRITTANY HARRISON, FMA
My first day on the job as a novice catechist, I looked over my classroom of wiggly fifth-graders...
Mothers’ Morning of Prayer
A Rosary-Based Prayer Group for Women
PAT GOHN
A prayerful friend and a good cup of coffee forever changed my experience of the Rosary. Years ago,...
“Can I Pray for Narwhals?” – And other favorite survey responses
By the Catechist Staff
Top Answers from our Catechist Survey, Spring 2017
Our most recent survey of catechists yielded insightful and entertaining replies. Here are some...
Scandals got you down? Not ready to teach this season?
If you are not ready to going back to being a catechist... what then?
PAT GOHN
Many men and women who serve the Church as volunteers...
