Dealing with Serious Problems within Students’ Families
If you encounter serious problems, don't try to handle them yourself. Alcoholism, child abuse, drug addiction, and other problems may be present in the...
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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...
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...
Class Act: Helping children develop a sense of the sacred
KATE RISTOW
Encourage your students to reflect on the events in their lives — the things they see, the people they meet, their experiences —...
Pray at each class meeting!
There are so many traditional Catholic prayers that young people need to know, so that's very important to include them in your class meetings. But...
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...
Using Hymn Music
Our textbooks and other catechetical resources provide songs to teach or reinforce lesson. We sing songs to build community and have fun. We can...
Tips: Share and learn from faithful catechists
April-May 2017
As a 2nd grade catechist I have found that it is so important to be prepared and have everything ready for each...
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...
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....
