Youth Synod Recap
The Youth Synod on Young People, the Faith, and Vocational Discernment came to a close on Oct. 28, 2018. In the next few weeks, the...
Catechist Web Activity: Letter to Parents
by Catechist
CLICK HERE to download a pdf of this letter (English and Spanish versions).
Copyright 2015, Bayard, Inc. All rights reserved. This article...
Faith Formation Homework Doesn’t Have To Be A Chore
BY EILEEN MORGAN
Faith is not just learned, it is also practiced. Just like school, faith or religious formation involves homework. When my children were...
The top 10 things that every catechist needs to know
by Lisa Mladinich
Prayer and study are essential. As we grow in knowledge and love of God, we become radiant witnesses to his...
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...
Easter Without the Exsultet (Or what I’m going to miss this year)
COLLEEN R. VERMEULEN
“Stay Home. Stay Safe. Save Lives. This order takes effect on March 24, 2020 at 12:01 am, and continues through April 13,...
What are the Practices of Lent? (6-min. video from WordOnFire.org)
Great summary from Bishop Barron on the basic spiritual practices we can accomplish during the penitential season of Lent. Good for teen and adults....
“Prayer” – a 5-minute video from Catholic Central
An entertaining introductory to prayer. Fine for middle-school age students and up.
Involving FAMILIES in Sacramental Preparation
Examining an integrated approach
Bob Alexander
Parent formation is an important component of a good religious education program, yet sometimes it is missing. Integrating the...
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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...











