Catechist Formation

PAT GOHN For many of us in catechetical settings in churches or schools, it is normal to encounter the daily hurts and struggles of the...

Often we might hear our youngsters say, "We don't go to Mass on Sunday." This challenges us to a precarious balance: to not respond...

Connecting with Millennials and Generation Z PAT GOHN A major task of Christian discipleship is to bring Christ to the world. The mission of...

Catechist magazine would like to say “thank you” to catechists around the country for answering the call to share the Good News.

Pope Francis: “The Christian life is not limited to prayer, but requires an ongoing dedication and courage born of prayer.”

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.

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

Every day after the kids left for school, my mom sat on the edge of her bed and said her prayers using a little...