Pornography is one of the greatest obstacles to conversion and discipleship
By Marcel LeJeune
Tacking the tough subject of pornography
Porn. The mere mention of the word causes many catechists to become anxious.
It is a natural reaction to...
This Supreme Duty: Missionary Initiative
The Church’s Function in Every Age is to Direct Others to Christ
PAT GOHN
Years before the third millennium, St. John Paul II shared a vision...
Top 10 Myths About Clergy Abuse in the Catholic Church, presented by Dr. Thomas...
Here are two important resources from Psychology Today and Thomas G. Plante, PhD, ABPP regarding the clergy sex abuse crisis: an article and a video....
Tip of the Month: Classroom Management
Jennifer Fitz is a catechist and a writer and her book, Classroom Management for Catechists is highly recommended. Need some instant tips?
Her free downloadable...
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...
Celebrating Saints: Francisco and Jacinta Marto—February 20th
PATRICIA MATHSON
One day three children were watching their family’s sheep in Fatima, Portugal. Francisco Marto was 9 years old; his sister Jacinta was 7,...
Youth Ministry as Apprenticeship
Mentoring the skills and dispositions for a vital Christian faith
TIMOTHY P. O'MALLEY
In youth ministry in the United States, emphasis is often placed on large-scale...
Imitating God – As Beloved Children
COLLEEN R. VERMEULEN
After we’ve put our faith in Jesus as our Lord, we share in God’s divine life. The Holy Spirit flows in us,...
15 Ways to Teach Children to Pray
BY NANCY FLANDERS
The single most powerful thing Catholic parents can do for their children is teach them to pray. As catechists, we can also...
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...