Reluctant Catechist Seeks Advice
Question: I’m a reluctant catechist. I keep thinking there are folks more qualified for this than I. Yet here I am, saying yes but...
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,...
Inspiring Mission with Saints and Service
Question: How can I describe to my fourth grade class what it means to be a missionary disciple? How can they practice being on...
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...
Alpha as the On-Ramp to Evangelization
A Profile on How a Growing Parish is Reaching Others for Christ
DAN O’ROURKE
Walter stands in front of the altar at our church, sharing his...
Calling Others to Decide for Christ
Catechists as Missionary Disciples
Marcel LeJeune
Imagine, for a moment, the perfect Catholic disciple. What would that person focus on? What would they be passionate about?...
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...
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...
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...