Got the Pflaum Gospel Weeklies? A Parent’s “How To” Lesson from the Publisher
Pflaum's Publisher David Dziena helps respond to the church-related cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic with a simple lesson for parents whose children learn...
Men of St. Joseph and the New Evangelization
A Profile of a Parish-based Ministry for Men
ZACHARY MORGAN
Facilitating relevant ministries for the spiritual edification of men can be difficult. Men’s ministries most often...
Letter to Parents: February
by The staff of Catechist
CLICK HERE to download a pdf of this letter (English and Spanish versions).
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Three Keys to Offering Catechesis for the Families (without overhauling your programming)
JARED DEES
An increasing number of parishes are experimenting with new ways to engage entire families in children’s catechesis. We have long focused almost exclusively...
Ways a Catechist Might Pray
Question: Are there some specific ways that I might pray personally in my role as a catechist?
SR. JANET SCHAEFFLER, OP OFFERS THIS ANSWER…
Many...
FOUR WAYS FAMILIES CAN HAND ON THE FAITH; Part 2: Teaching Kids to Pray
MARC CARDARONELLA
Prayer is the entryway into the spiritual life.
It’s a practice simple enough for a child and deep enough for a saint. Praying is...
Sign up for free Bayard Faith Resources for Palm Sunday thru Easter Sunday
As many experience the celebration of Holy Week and Easter at home this season, we invite you and your family to receive complimentary resources from some of...
What Does Heaven Look Like?
So much more than we imagine
SUSIE LLOYD
A little boy sat coloring at the kitchen table. “Guess what, Mom?” he said. “I’m drawing a picture...
A hymn to Mary, in the wake of Notre Dame’s fire
Just push play and pray along. Suitable for all ages.
Thank you to great film-making team at Spirit Juice Studios!
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Helping Students and Families Learn About Purgatory
BY SUSAN TASSONE
Purgatory — a masterpiece of God’s mercy
It’s no small wonder that coming up with a lesson plan on purgatory can be challenging....












