Yes, you can be a catechist!
Answering the common excuses and fears of being a teacher
Catechist of the Month: Erica Pipi
by The staff of Catechist
Editor’s Note: Catechist magazine is proud to recognize the outstanding work of exceptional catechists. In this section we...
What is Evangelizing Catechesis?
And the difference it makes to your students…
The Language of Catechesis: Terms and Definitions
by Kate Ristow
At the end of this article, you will find ideas for nurturing and nourishing your faith beyond knowing Catholic vocabulary.
The idea...
No Tents on Tabor
One key to Lent is a journey from the mountaintop to the plain below.
N.I.C.E. Meets Special Needs
Catechetical leaders and catechists build their parish religious education programs to meet the needs of all children, including those with special needs. The National Directory for Catechesis tells us that “each person with a disability has catechetical needs that the Christian community must recognize and meet. All baptized persons with disabilities have a right to adequate catechesis and deserve the means to develop a relationship with God” (n. 49).
Until Christ be Formed in You
A new year of CATECHIST, and a new editor
Casting seeds — ideas to draw your students’ parents toward deeper faith
by Daria Sockey
It’s the great joy of being a catechist, the thing that makes you want to come back each week: proclaiming the...
Advice from Master Catechists—September 2012
Your questions, answered by Master Catechists.
A Catechist’s Prayer Before Class
A beautiful prayer to help catechists prepare for each class time.
