Perseverance and the Prayer of a Catechist
Tips For Growing a Healthy Prayer Life
MARCEL LE JEUNE
I once surveyed a class of parishioners about their prayer lives, asking them to rate how...
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...
Supporting Parents: Tips for effective parent meetings
Providing services and programs for parents and guardians is at the heart of parish catechetical effort.
How can the parent meetings be both informative and...
Let Lent Be Your “I Spy” Season
BY ERIC GROTH
Have you ever read an I Spy book? Perhaps I Spy Treasure Hunt, I Spy Animals, or for those who like to...
Reaching Hearts on the Peripheries
A Look at Evangelization Grounded in Ignatian Spirituality
BY FR. WILLIAM M. WATSON, SJ
Important elements of Francis’ evangelical vision are inspired by St. John Paul...
Curating and Targeting Adult Faith Formation
On Moving Away From One Size Fits All
John Roberto
Typical parish adult faith formation approaches often utilize a “one-sizefits-all” program — a Lenten speaker series,...
Podcasts and the Spiritual Life
Resources to Strengthen and Develop Your Prayer
Kris McGregor
While speaking to some U.S. bishops in 2011, Pope Benedict XVI said, “Only through ... interior renewal...
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...
Prayer for Families: February, a month dedicated to the Holy Family
During the month of February dedicated to the Holy Family, and particularly on St. Valentine's Day, let us pray for an increase of true,...
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...
