It’s Really About the Parents
You sign up to teach fifth grade, only to find out that you're having as many conversations and answering as many questions with parents...
Letter to Parents: March
by The staff of Catechist
CLICK HERE to download a pdf of this letter (English and Spanish versions).
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Engage First Communion Parents
LEISA ASLINGER
My first year as a catechetical leader was one of the most difficult of my life. For months, I dreaded answering the phone,...
T.H.I.N.K. Before Posting, Texting, Snapping, or Viewing
A lesson plan on media mindfulness
SR. NANCY USSELMANN, FSP
With children as young as six years old today accessing the internet through smartphones,
catechists and teachers...
Go To Joseph
Devotion to St. Joseph in Times of Crisis
JAMES BLANKENSHIP
When all the land of Egypt became hungry and the people cried to Pharaoh for food,...
Grandparents: Share Our Lady of Guadalupe’s Story (Dec. 12th)
Editor's note: This activity is written for grandparents, but it can be easily used by families and others to share this feast day with...
Helping Students and Families Learn About Purgatory
BY SUSAN TASSONE
Purgatory — a masterpiece of God’s mercy
It’s no small wonder that coming up with a lesson plan on purgatory can be challenging....
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...
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...
Eucharistic Adoration for Kids
MARC CARDARONELLA
What Can Children Do at Adoration?
GADGETS
Handheld devices are not just a means of distraction but can be a major part of our children’s...
