The Budget Crunch
DRE Data brings you concrete suggestions and up-to-date information and insight about parish catechetical leadership.
Evangelizing Parents: First Things First
As a parent myself, I know that parenting responsibilities are all-reaching and overwhelming. Parenting experts stress that if a child is to be healthy, then wholesome food must be served at home and exercise must be a part of family life. If a child is to become academically successful, the home is responsible for fostering a love of learning. Parents are called to lead by example.
Virtual Pilgrimage to Rome
Bayard, Inc. Launches the Virtual Pilgrimage "Rome, at the heart of the Church"
“For the Church, pilgrimages, in all their multiple aspects, have always been...
The Sacraments: Things to Get or Encounters to Enter
Parents often think that the Sacraments are "things to get" for their children.
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...
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...
