Celebrating Saint Gaetano Errico
Shared the Good News
Feast Day: October 29
We Gather to Pray: Living the Joy of the Gospel
A few months ago, Pope Francis addressed Christians with a new document on the joy of the Gospel. As we celebrate this glorious season of Easter, there is no finer time to take his message to heart. Today’s prayer service is based on two key passages of Evangelii gaudium. It also includes private reflection and shared prayer.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation Explained – a 6-min. video
With words and a busy free-hand sketch-pad, this video illustrates a lesson on why we confess, and what happens in the Sacrament of Penance...
Myrrh-Bearing Women
It is hard to imagine what the state of catechetical ministry would be without today’s reincarnation of the myrrh-bearing women. In your vocation, you help to overturn the banishment of the children of Eve and offer the soothing ointment of the Gospel.
Use this video to encourage listeners to become saints
This powerful talk by Chris Stefanik, given to young adults at FOCUS' SEEK 2015 conference is titled "Saint (Insert Your Name Here)". It calls...
Anointing of the Sick – 5-minute video from Catholic Central
The Catholic Central team explains the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick with compassion and humor. Suitable for all ages.
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Pairing Family Catechesis with Youth Ministry
Questions to help you discern actionable goals
BECKY GROTH
As more and more parishes move to a family-centered religious education model, it makes sense to consider...
Catechist’s connection to the patronage of Our Lady of the Assumption
Today, on Aug. 15, we at Catechist celebrate the patronage of Our Lady of the Assumption.
Why is that?
Not only because of the importance of today's...
Catholic IQ —Test Your Knowledge of the Sacraments
David O'Brien
Here’s a 20-question quiz on the Sacraments. It contains sample questions such as:
The sacrament of Penance is also known as _____________.
___________...
Yes You Can—Teach About the Holy Spirit: Compelled by the Spirit
Another lesson from Acts of the Apostles
LYNN WEHNER
After Paul’s powerful conversion, he spent his life in dedicated service to God. He brought the good...
