A Family Plan to THRIVE through Quarantine
By Sr. Patricia M. McCormack, IHM, EdD
Technically, anomie is a sociological term but in general usage it means aimlessness, personal unrest, or a sense...
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and our Mission at Catechist, Bayard
Today, on Aug. 15, we at Catechist celebrate the patronage of Our Lady of the Assumption.
Why is that?
Not only because of the importance of today's...
It’s OK to Put Down the Phone — honoring silence
Breaking the Addiction to Technology Within Catechesis
MICHAEL ST. PIERRE
I can still remember the Confirmation class I taught years ago. There I was, with 15...
Prayer that Bears Fruit
How to abide in Christ through LOVE of the Word
SONJA CORBITT
Today’s catechists have access to more resources and training in Catholic ministry and formation...
10 Blessings From Living at Such a Time As This
PATTI MAGUIRE ARMSTRONG
Faith gives us focus to see more clearly through raging storms such as the world pandemic we find ourselves in. Of course,...
“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!...
Learn to Love by Loving
A lesson for us all
SUSIE LLOYD
Overheard at a grocery store bakery … a mom is talking to her kids. “What kind of...
A Lot To Offer: a recap of the recent Synod
A look at the Synod on Young People, the Faith, and Vocational Discernment
KATIE PREJEAN McGRADY
I was in the midst of changing my four-month-old daughter’s...
Catechists as Storytellers (with the help of easy-to-use digital tools)
SR. CAROLINE CERVENY
God stories surround us! We hear Scripture weekly on Sunday. When we gather for family events we hear stories about our parents,...
A Parish Guide to Integrated Faith Formation
Catechist.com recommends...
As we emerge from the pandemic, parishes have an incredible opportunity to connect the home or domestic church with the wider parish community....












