Profound Respect for the Dignity of Human Life
A continuing series on ways to instill a robust Catholic identity in those we teach
BY JOE PAPROCKI
In our exploration of Catholic identity in this...
The Immaculate Conception Explained (video)
This might be a little fast paced for younger students, but Fr. Mike offers background on the theology and understanding of Mary's Immaculate Conception,...
The Beauty of the Church’s Vision of Marriage
Sacred Scripture grounds our understanding of Matrimony
JOHN S. GRABOWSKI
EDITOR’S NOTE: It is recommended that you read Genesis 1–3 as a preparation for this catechesis....
Proofs of God — a 7-minute video from Catholic Central
The Catholic view of God helps us learn proofs of his existence. Learn more from the Catholic Central team in this short video outlining...
The Catechist with a Green Halo
Using Aristotelian concepts as a teaching method
AARON T. MARTIN
One of the most beautiful churches in the country stands at Lexington Avenue and 66th Street...
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,...
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...
50 Years Later: Unwrapping Humanae Vitae
Sr. Brittany Harrison, FMA
A gift for teens and teachers alike
This year, the Church commemorates the 50th anniversary of Paul VI’s Humanae Vitae, an encyclical...
Discover the Sacraments in the Bible
Woodeene Koenig-Bricker
For many Catholics, the correlation between the sacraments and the Bible is a bit hazy. When confronted by non-Catholics wanting to know how...
Inviting New Disciples
JOE PAPROCKI
In his book, Dedication and Leadership, Douglas Hyde (who left the Communist Party in 1948 and became Catholic) explains that young people were attracted...
