Following the Leader: Jesus word’s set the tone for leadership
Jesus’ words to Peter and the disciples set the tone for leadership
BY SARA BLAUVELT
Years ago I began a Lenten tradition of sending a short...
Reaffirming the Role of Parents in Religious Education
BY LISA MLADNICH
As catechists, most of us have struggled to teach children whose families are, for a variety of reasons, in a woeful state...
7 Steps for a Do-It-Yourself Retreat
Plan this retreat for catechists involved in sacramental formation
BY DEANNA BARTALINI
Catechists work hard. They share their faith and knowledge, and they give up personal...
Becoming a great catechist!
PEG BOWMAN
A parish DRE gave each catechist a mug which read, "World's Greatest Catechist." One person commented, "Mine should only say 'A Good Catechist.'...
The Catechist and Scripture — A Parish-Based Retreat
DEANNA G. BARTALINI
Praying and reflecting on who we are as catechists
This retreat is designed so that a local director of religious education and a...
Hurry—Only Four More Weeks ’til Christmas!
Advent is a Time for Spiritual Housekeeping
SUSIE LLOYD
As we prepare to celebrate the coming of Jesus let us keep in mind this often-overlooked truth...
Catechizing in an Age of Scandals: Tips for being prepared
PAT GOHN, and other contributors
You are an important witness for Christ amidst Church scandals. As accounts unfold regarding the horrific sexual abuse of minors...
Can a Catholic Marry a Non-Catholic? (10-min. video)
A seemingly simple question many of us are asked. Take 10 minutes and listen to this explanation.
Sacred Moments: The Liturgical Dimensions of Catholic Life
Pat Gohn
Transitions … they are so much a part of our Catholic life. As we come to December, we experience the transition from fall...
Practice Gratitude
ELIZABETH ANNE STEWART
Built in 1880, right after the Chicago Fire, Old St. James has a rich history that includes being the first racially integrated...
