Advice from a Master Catechist: Friends Are Leaving the Church
Question: I have a growing number of friends who are leaving the Catholic Church for mega churches. I want to share with them how...
Baptism and Confirmation: Full Life in the Trinity
JASON GALE
C.S. Lewis remarked, “You may ask, “If we cannot imagine a three-personal Being, what is the good of talking about Him?” Well, there...
Feeding My Soul with Agape, Counsel, and Mystery
Feeding My Soul is designed especially for you—the catechist. It names a catechetical value and gives you the words of prayer for your personal time with the Lord.
Responding with Compassion to Local, National, and Global Tragedy
Three critical responses for catechetical leaders
KATHY HENDRICKS
No one prepared me for this. This thought weighed heavily on me in the immediate aftermath of the...
Developing a Top-Notch RCIA Team
The first of a two-part series. For Part 2, click here.
VIRGINIA LIETO
Since 2017, I have helped my parish’s RCIA program move from the school-year...
We Shall Draw Water Joyfully
Baptism and the catechist
JONATHAN F. SULLIVAN
The God of power and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ has freed you from sin and brought...
“Shaping the Future of Catechesis Together” Webinar Series
JOIN US FOR A SERIES OF DYNAMIC WEBINARS
The past year and a half have been challenging for anyone involved in catechesis. It has also...
Advice from Master Catechists: When a new student is slowing down the progress of...
What can I do about a student who is behind the rest of the class?
What can I say to a catechist who uses a lot of personal finances in her ministry?
Effective Teaching: Metaphors Make Lessons More Memorable
Using objects, stories, songs, or even jokes
JARED DEES
St. Patrick’s most famous teaching tool was the shamrock. According to legend, he used the three-leafed clover...
Prayer Before Your Learning Year Begins
Jesus, here I am, beginning again as I continue your ministry and teaching. It is only with the gifts of wisdom, revelation, and mercy...
