The Four Life-Giving Gifts of YOUCAT
A catechist reflects on the value of the youth catechism
BY KIMBERLY BRUCE
The youth catechism of the Catholic Church, commonly known as YOUCAT, is...
Embracing Digital Media
BY ERIC GROTH
Catechesis is the act of passing on the faith. While Wikipedia defines digital as “usually referring to something using digits, particularly binary...
Using the Catechism in the Classroom
BY MARLON DE LA TORRE
Create your own lesson — or lesson supplement — using this important resource
Many years ago someone asked me, “What is...
Three Bible Reading Tips from the YOUCAT
BY PAT GOHN
The Catholic Church loves the Bible! Catholics call the Bible "God's Word" and "Sacred Scripture" because it is holy and contains what...
Praying the Hail Mary
BY PAT GOHN
The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that Mary, the Mother of God, is truly our Mother "in the order of grace" (see CCC,...
Tips from Around the Web
FROM THE RELIGION TEACHER:
Middle and high school students ought to know about the Catechism of the Catholic Church. This lesson plan teaches them what...
Five Lessons from Fatima
by Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur
Tips for guiding children into the heart of the message
One of the most fantastic aspects of Our Lady of Fatima’s message is...
Making a Good Confession (video + suggested resources)
This video will be helpful for teens and adults.
Note the suggestions at the end for ways to prepare for confession:
1. Examination of Conscience
2. Use...
Diving Deep: The Legacy Behind Your Parish
BY DANIEL THOMAS
The idea of helping your students learn about their parish is an outstanding one. It involves something that they have...
