Catechists, the Catechism , and Courage
BY PAT GOHN
Anniversaries are a great time to look back, look ahead, and count the blessings. On our 25th “silver” wedding anniversary, my husband...
“Potato-Draining Wisdom” – a short story from God Plays a Purple Banjo
Note from the Editor: This little vignette illustrates so much ... the domestic church and how it shapes the evangelization and nurturing of children,...
The Prophetic Power of Humanae Vitae: a 40-min. talk by Mary Eberstadt
A very interesting talk for adults by a very thorough researcher. Learn interesting statistics about "where we are" today in light of the teaching...
It’s Okay Not to Know Everything
Top apologetics resources online
SR. BRITTANY HARRISON, FMA
My first day on the job as a novice catechist, I looked over my classroom of wiggly fifth-graders...
Our Mission Is to Make Parents Disciples
On Reaching Out to your Students’ Parents and Inviting them In
JARED DEES
If there is one source of complaint or repeated question I can expect...
Leading DRE: 3 Summer-Break Planning Strategies
Before you Pause, Look Back and Look Forward
DEANNA BARTALINI
The catechetical year is winding down. You’ve made it through whirlwind months of working on...
Looking for a Pope Francis Keepsake Book?
Here are just a few resources (there are many more!) from Twenty-third Publications that offer inspiration and guidance from Pope Francis.
Discover more here.
For Parents: Talking to Children about the Church Scandal
Editor's note: This content originally appeared in a July/August 2010 special issue of Catholic Digest on the topic of clergy sexual abuse. Find more on this...
Engage First Communion Parents
LEISA ASLINGER
My first year as a catechetical leader was one of the most difficult of my life. For months, I dreaded answering the phone,...
Car Talk: Great questions for parents to share with children before and after Mass
An excerpt from Our Catholic Family
Before-Mass Car Talk
Use the time in the car before Mass to “prime the pump” so that the family will...
