Bible 101
A helpful overview for reading the Bible
CATHRYN TORGERSON
Reading the Bible is a wonderful adventure! But sometimes it can leave us feeling a little lost,...
Thanksgiving "Because" Litany
by staff
Click here for a Thanksgiving litany.
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Tips for Highlighting Scripture (#NationalBibleWeek)
BY LORI DAHLHOFF
In his Year of Faith address to catechists, Pope Francis said, "If we go out to bring his gospel with love, with...
Prayers for #Vocations
Here's a prayer for vocations from among the dozens found at the USCCB website:
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Father, we're your people,
the work of your hands.
So precious are we in...
Prayer Before You Begin
Jesus, help us to awaken in others the memory of God.
Help us to have a living relationship with You and with our neighbor....
Attending to Spiritual Direction: What it is — and how it helps
By Joy Davis
“As she has always done, today the Church continues to recommend the practice of spiritual direction, not only to all those who...
From Boredom to Wonder: Learning the art of prayer at Mass
By Timothy P. O’Malley
Catechists have often heard the complaint that the Mass is boring. Children and teens express their boredom directly through yawns or...
Beginning a New Year—A Prayer Service for Catechists
ALICE ANN PFEIFER, CSA
Even when we are fully committed to starting a new enterprise or returning to an old one, we may have ambivalent...
Advice from a Master Catechist: Tips For Personal Spiritual Growth
Question: As a catechist, I’ve been learning so much about the faith, which makes me want to dive deeper into my relationship with the...
Parent: “Will they remember everything I taught them?”
Every day after the kids left for school, my mom sat on the edge of her bed and said her prayers using a little...