The Legend of Saint Nicholas: A Read-Aloud Story for Young Children
Today we honor St. Nicholas on December 6. We imitate St. Nicholas when we share the gift of love and friendship with everyone we know, and when we help people in need.
Complete a Project: 2013-2014 Church Year
A downloadable Image Key of the liturgical calendar that appears in November/December 2013 CATECHIST.
Rediscovering the Parables: The Question of a Correct Understanding
The parables that Jesus told can be a source of confusion for many people of our times. People wonder why Jesus talked in riddles that often can be difficult to understand. How does a catechist go about deciphering and explaining the point that the Lord was trying to make?
A Family Together: Where Am I? What’s Happening?
It's fun to imagine ourselves in some of the Scripture stories we hear. Put yourself into each of these short stories, then answer the questions about where you are and what is happening.
The Liturgist as Catechist: An Interview
Catechists aren’t liturgists! Yet, the National Directory for Catechesis tells us that catechists are called to promote “an active, conscious genuine participation in the liturgy of the Church, not merely by explaining the meaning of the ceremonies, but also by forming the minds of the faithful for prayer…” (n. 20, #2).
Explore and Learn about the Bible
The Church has a timeless treasure—the Bible. You can open the door of faith by exploring this treasure with your students.
A Family Together: The Devil Then and the Devil Now
The Gospel for the First Sunday of Lent (Luke 4:1-13) tells us that Jesus went into the desert for 40 days. While there, he paid
less attention to his physical life and more to his spiritual life by fasting and praying. But it wasn't easy. All the while, the devil
tempted him. Do similar things happen to you today? Let's see.
Celebrating Saint Thomas of Villanova
Thomas of Villanova is known as the Father of the Poor. He cared about people who were sick, homeless, and living in poverty. He said, “If you want God to hear your prayers, hear the voice of the poor.” He lived his life with love for others as Jesus teaches us.
Celebrating Saint Genoveva Torres Morales
Genoveva was a person of great faith and courage. She wanted to join the Carmelite Order but was not accepted due to her health. She was very disappointed, but she did not give up. She knew that God has a purpose for each of our lives.
The Year of Faith in a New Year
The start of a new year is often compared to the beginning of a journey--usually emotional or spiritual. This new year is special, as it includes the Church's celebration of the Year of Faith.
