Catechist Formation

Your questions, answered by Master Catechists.

Returning to school in September, right after Labor Day, is a good time to think about work and celebrate what work means in our lives. After a leisurely summer vacation, we rev up for another year of all the possibilities that await us in teaching and studying. I can feel the energy of September! Of course, the beginning of a new learning year means work—and work is a law of the human condition through which we learn and grow.

Master Catechists answer questions from readers

February is always a difficult month for me. The days pass slowly, making it a hard month in which to enjoy life and get energized about things.

Any discussion of spirituality and popular culture requires a detailed consideration of the nature and function of popular culture.

by Dan Thomas, Kate Ristow, Chris Weber, and Sr. Janet SchaefflerShould I ask for the gift of going to Mass? Q: Week after week,...

May the Lord give strength to his people; may the Lord bless his people with peace (Psalm 29:11).

How do I respond to parents with a special request? What should I emphasize in an orientation meeting?

Father Rick Shaw used the term soul expansion at a Sunday Mass.

Recent media coverage about the Catholic Church does not inspire confidence.