Love Builds on Knowledge of the Beloved — on the first task of catechesis
Promoting Knowledge of the Faith as a Ministry of Love
BY CHRISTOPHER KLOFFT
Because I teach theology on the undergraduate level, I have the opportunity to...
Leading DRE: 3 Summer-Break Planning Strategies
Before you Pause, Look Back and Look Forward
DEANNA BARTALINI
The catechetical year is winding down. You’ve made it through whirlwind months of working on...
Two by Two
How to Pair Students Effectively in Religious Education
JARED DEES
“Jesus summoned the Twelve and began to send them out two by two …” (Mark 6:7)
“The Lord...
The Community-Building Power of VBS
Vacation Bible School and the Fifth Task of Catechesis
LISANNE JENSEN
Ask a child the question, “How was Vacation Bible School today?” and you’re likely to...
That All May Be One: Ecumenical Awareness and Outreach
BY SUSAN J. KAY
Lorraine, a member of the Saint Margaret Catholic Parish choir of Lowell, Massachusetts, beamed with delight as she told her exciting...
A Parish Guide to Integrated Faith Formation
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As we emerge from the pandemic, parishes have an incredible opportunity to connect the home or domestic church with the wider parish community....
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 Family that Prays Together Stays Together
SUSIE LLOYD
There’s a famous saying, “The family that prays together stays together.” My parents had this quote on a plaque hanging on the wall...
A Webinar + Book: Partnering with Parents to Nurture Faith
Join Denise Utter for an insightful conversation on how to better partner with parents to nurture faith
Co-Sponsored by the University of Dayton, the Institute...












