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...
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,...
“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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
