Mother Angelica, Catechist to the World
SUSIE LLOYD
Stop me if you’ve heard this: the Church is out of touch, a relic of the past, and could not possibly understand the...
Recommended: The Parish Emergency Kit + supplement on the abuse crisis
We never know when a tragedy might strike us locally, nationally, or globally. It might be the horror of a nearby school shooting, or...
Catechist: “I don’t know all the answers. Why did I say yes?”
A bishop new to his diocese visited the oldest priest in the the diocese and asked him, "What has helped you to stay faithful...
Outreach to the Unaffiliated (25-min. film)
This film, "Outreach to the Unaffiliated," is highly recommended. It was produced by the USCCB's Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis, and features an array...
Integrating Catechesis into Youth Ministry
Catechesis balances program offerings of evangelization and service
ERIC GROTH
Good youth ministry is comprehensive. Done well, it integrates opportunities to evangelize, form, and serve. We...
The Inspiration of John Henry Newman
Lessons we can learn from his life and teaching
AARON T. MARTIN
Although we don’t generally label John Henry Newman as a catechist, his life...
Ways a Catechist Might Pray
Question: Are there some specific ways that I might pray personally in my role as a catechist?
SR. JANET SCHAEFFLER, OP OFFERS THIS ANSWER…
Many...
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...
Pep Talks for Catholic Parents: An Introduction
When my husband heard the title of book he thought it was a great idea, until I mentioned who the author was. He...
My first year as a catechist
COLLEEN DUGGAN
For several weeks last year, my parish announced the need for volunteer catechists and each time I heard the reminder, I felt the...
