“Can I Pray for Narwhals?” – And other favorite survey responses
By the Catechist Staff
Top Answers from our Catechist Survey, Spring 2017
Our most recent survey of catechists yielded insightful and entertaining replies. Here are some...
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,...
Tips from Around the Web
FROM THE RELIGION TEACHER:
Middle and high school students ought to know about the Catechism of the Catholic Church. This lesson plan teaches them what...
Explaining Baptism and Confirmation
One of the traditional images of the church is that of the ark. In this model, the goal is to get everyone on board,...
What’s your best teaching tip? 2018 Catechist Honors winners respond
What’s your best teaching tip?
A catechist must understand who their audience is, and adapt the presentation to ensure the message is understood as intended....
Be Still
CONSIDER:
We are not called simply to be catechists teaching our faith; we are called to be witnesses of the loving presence of Christ, to...
The Main Thing
The Main Thing
When I write my own lesson plans, I always write "Main Thing" at the beginning and the end of the page.
What do...
A tip from Amazing Catechists
FROM AMAZING CATECHISTS:
If you use a tablet in your classroom, here’s a teaching game you don’t want to miss. This review of the Catholic...
More tips from 2018 Catechist Honors Winners
What’s your best teaching tip?
We are a faith that is filled with stories. Use real-life experiences of your own, your family and friends, and...
Holy Spirit Moments
We asked our Catechist Honor Winners: What is your best teaching tip? Many of them remarked on how important it is to stay open to...
