Catechist Formation

by Kate Ristow  From the first days of his papacy, we learned that our newly elected Holy Father, Pope Francis, was a man of...

Catechists need to be fueled with a missionary zeal

by The staff of Catechist Editor’s Note: Catechist magazine is proud to recognize the outstanding work of exceptional catechists. In this section we...

by Lisa Mladinich Contemporary neuroscience has revealed a remarkable adaptive characteristic in the brain: Whatever actions we perform repeatedly cause our neurological pathways to...

by Margaret Matijasevic As catechists, the essence of our vocation is to echo the word of God through the life we live and the...

Celebrate Mercy! Be Merciful!

The learning area needs to express warmth and welcome to your students. Here is an idea for how to decorate and arrange your learning space and prayer table for September.

One of the difficult things for volunteer catechists to do is find time to read catechetical or theological material. After all, catechists are busy people. They often have families, jobs, and household responsibilities, and, of course, they generously volunteer their time to be catechists. A book and media club might be one way to help catechists reflect on their experiences of faith. It might also be a way to help them develop a sense of community among themselves.

As our year's program comes to an end, we want to take time to thank those who have diligently labored, exercised patience, and modeled Christian love to share the Catholic faith with the children, teens, and adults participating in the parish education and faith formation programs. A nice party or a pretty thank-you card is not enough! This is a time for a significant blessing of those who have served your parish responsibly!

by Kate Ristow for a Catechist Formation Interest Survey. Whew! What a relief! After months of following up on leads, networking, interviewing, praying, and...