Teaching the Lord’s Prayer: “Thy Will be done…”
"Thy Will be done on earth as it is in heaven."
JAMES BLANKENSHIP
“For I know well the plans I have in mind for you, plans...
Ambrose and the King’s Treasure
A Story by Therese L. Salazar
Illustrated by Bernadette M. Baca
Once upon a time in the Kingdom of Esdraelon there lived a young man...
You Have One Job
How to lead students to an encounter with Christ in class
JARED DEES
“You had one job” — a popular phrase and Internet meme that points...
Saving the Best for Last
LEE DANESCO
You did it! Despite the variety of challenges to your energy, your creativity, and your patience throughout the year, you successfully answered the...
Effective Teaching: Practicing the Works of Mercy Right in the Classroom
Reflecting, acting, and praying with mercy
JARED DEES
Jesus said, “Go and learn the meaning of the words, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice’” (Matthew 9:13). Many...
Test Your Catechism Knowledge
BY DAVID O’BRIEN
Here's a 20-question quiz on the Catechism of the Catholic Church. It contains sample questions such as:
The Catechism is called “universal”...
Catechists, the Catechism , and Courage
BY PAT GOHN
Anniversaries are a great time to look back, look ahead, and count the blessings. On our 25th “silver” wedding anniversary, my husband...
The Catechism at 25
BY PAT GOHN
Twenty-five years after being promulgated by St. John Paul ll, the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) continues to shape the future...
A Compass: Implementing the Catechism
Two anniversaries of importance to the Catholic Church were marked on October 11, 2012. On that date, the Church celebrated both the fiftieth anniversary of the opening session of the Second Vatican Council and the twentieth anniversary of the publication, in French, of the original, provisional edition of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. To celebrate this anniversary, this article will provide a brief introduction to the Catechism (henceforth CCC), including its history, an overview of the CCC, and finally, suggestions on how it can be used most effectively within ministry.
