Books We Recommend
The Wolf and the Shield by Sherry Weaver Smith (Pauline Books & Media)
In ancient Ireland, eleven-yearold Kieran struggles to find his way in...
The First Task of Catechesis: Knowledge of God and Our Faith
By Sr. Mary Kathleen Glavich, SND
Practices for Forming the Faith in Children
What can be known about the Catholic faith is as immense as the...
Book Reviews (Nov. 2016)
Christmas Fun Bible Activity Book
by Lena Lane and Roma Bishop (Pauline Books and Media)
This colorful workbook of activities will reinforce seasonal lessons about the...
An excerpt from The Way of Catechesis, by Gerard F. Baumbach
Looking Back 50 Years (or so) at the Documents that Guide Our Ministry
An excerpt from The Way of Catechesis
By Gerard F. Baumbach
Five decades is...
Parish Leader: “My home life is suffering as a result of parish ministry.”
Like the call to have a regular spiritual practice, the need to "have a life" outside of parish work is essential. It not only...
Catechist: “I don’t know enough about this week’s topic.”
Perhaps it would be true to say, "We never will." One of the enlivening realities about our faith is that there will always be...
Vacation Bible School: Keeping it Fun and Keeping it Catholic
by Sarah Reinhard
There’s a certain irony to me writing about Vacation Bible School (VBS), because while I grew up at a (non-Catholic) church...
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...
Must-Own Books for Catechists
by Sarah Reinhard and the editors at Catechist
If you don’t already have a copy of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and at...
Leading DRE: How to Inspire Catechist Formation
by Ken Ogorek
“I’ll teach for you, but please don’t expect me to come to meetings, go to classes, or any of that...