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...
Looking Back and Looking Forward: Evaluating the Year
by Kate Ristow
St. Paul prayed that the Philippians would “discern what is of value” (Philippians 1:10) as they continued to learn what it...
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...
The Pope’s on Twitter—Are You?
How Can You Use Social Media?
dotcom for Catechists: Using Technology in the Classroom
We live in a world where the majority of our students are already connected to online technology through mobile devices—wherever they are. As catechists, our challenge is to incorporate technology and media with catechesis so that it makes sense and enhances learning.
I Can Use Technology in My Ministry!
"I would like then to invite Christians, confidently and with an informed and responsible creativity, to join the network of relationships which the digital era has made possible. This is not simply to satisfy the desire to be present, but because this network is an integral part of human life."
