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...
Pros and Cons of a Year-Round RCIA Program
Part two of a two-part series. For Part 1, click here.
VIRGINIA LIETO
I am the coordinator for the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)...
Seven Ways to Create Presentations That Stick
Engage minds, refresh souls, make it a win for your audience
LISA MLADINICH
It’s five minutes to start time, as they file into the church hall...
Keeping Our Kids and Ourselves Safe
Tips for those in catechetical ministries
MARY LOU ROSIEN
Those of us in catechetical ministry are all aware of the pressures that exist in working for...
NEWS: Pope Francis establishes the lay ministry of Catechist
On May 10, 2021, Pope Francis promulgated an apostolic letter Antiquum Ministerium, (AM) Instituting the Ministry of Catechist.
The role of discipleship and being a...
Be an Evangelizing Catechist!
As a catechist, you share the Good News of Christ with others.
Helping Children Discover Joy in the Hail Mary
Question: I love teaching young children their first prayers, especially the Hail Mary. Any advice for teaching them the meaning behind its words?
VIRGINIA M. KIMBALL...
Teach Us to Pray
The question is often asked today, "Are we teaching our children, our young people, and our adults how to pray?"
Prayer to Share with Other Catechists
Lord, we gather with a common heritage—our faith.
We gather with a common purpose—to teach that faith.
As a small faith community, we pray for our...
