6 Principles for Managing Successful Faith Formation Sessions
"Why? What did I do wrong?" asked James as I, a frustrated new catechist, banished him to the hall for bad behavior.
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...
The Sacraments: Things to Get or Encounters to Enter
Parents often think that the Sacraments are "things to get" for their children.
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?
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...
Increasing Bible Literacy
Diving deeper into Scripture deepens our life with Christ
PAT GOHN
Increasing Bible literacy in our students ought to be one of our aims as catechists....
Getting Class Started: From Chatter to Lesson
LEE DANESCO
You can direct pre-class enthusiasm into the faith-sharing experience of the day through activity. Here are some creative ways to move from chatter...
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...
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.
