“Study this Catechism with Passion and Perseverance.” – Benedict XVI
BY PAT GOHN
The Youcat, or Youth Catechism, released in 2010 under Benedict XVI's pontificate, contained an emphatic message from the pope in the foreword: "Study this Catechism!...
Advent Activity for Dec. 8, Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary
Catechists: Use this activity to explore the themes of today's Gospel with teens. A downloadable PDF of this page is available at the bottom...
Praying the Scriptures: A Guide for Teens to Engage with God
BY BECKY GROTH
"Mom, we read a Bible verse, go around and say what word or sentence jumped out at us, read the verse again,...
You’re Significance to God – an inspiring 2 minutes with Chris Stefanick
Bookmark this for your next retreat, or to share with your students in class, or youth ministry.
Inspiring Teens: Praying with the Saints
LISA MLADINICH
In 1992, just before I returned to the Catholic faith, I met a woman who loved St. Thérèse of Lisieux as a friend...
Three Ways to Help Teens Know Mary
BY BECKY GROTH
We’re sure to encounter a variety of attitudes that young people hold toward Mary, the Blessed Mother. In my youth ministry experience,...
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...
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...
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...
