Parish leader: “I built it and they didn’t come.”
Sometimes, despite our best efforts, programs fail. Our great ideas are overlooked. What we think should matter to people doesn't. Rather than jumping to...
Catechist: “I’m discouraged. They’re not in church on Sunday.”
Often we might hear our youngsters say, "We don't go to Mass on Sunday." This challenges us to a precarious balance: to not respond...
E-Book Offers 30 Days of Inspiration from Benedict XVI
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Throughout his papacy, the late Pope Benedict XVI promised to continue Pope John Paul II’s legacy of reaching...
Parent: “I lost it today. What can I do?”
My friend's husband had just lost his job. She herself was caring for her elderly parents. So when her son rolled his eyes at...
Teacher: “I don’t think I’m reaching some of the students.”
Whatever grade you teach, you may have a student that you feel you never quite reach. You notice the child's constant distracted look or...
Forgiveness: Asked and Offered — Excerpt from Finding Your Spiritual Direction as a Catechist
An excerpt from Finding Your Spiritual Direction as a Catechist
By William B. Miller
Chapter 7: Forgiveness
If you were to ask a dozen people to give...
Dealing with Serious Problems within Students’ Families
If you encounter serious problems, don't try to handle them yourself. Alcoholism, child abuse, drug addiction, and other problems may be present in the...
Pflaum Publishing Offers Resources that Support Eucharistic Revival
This past June, the Bishops of the United States launched a three-year Eucharistic Revival within the United States. It will have many components both local and...
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...
NEW: A Parish Grief Ministry Kit
New from Twenty-Third Publications:
MOVING BEYOND GOODBYE: Reach out and walk with those grieving a loss in your parish with this unique pastoral collection to...
