by Joe on February 8, 2010
Sounds like a good chunk of the country is in for some nasty weather Tuesday evening (Feb. 9). Why not stay home, stay warm and dry, and participate in my Lenten Webinar? 
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Facilitator: Joe Paprocki, DMin
Brought to you by Loyola Press, A Jesuit Ministry
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
7:15 – 8:00 pm (CST) |
| We sometimes make Lent too complicated when, in reality, it calls us to do only three things: pray, fast, and give alms. Simply put, Lent is a time to renew our baptismal commitment to be a disciple of Jesus. This commitment is nurtured by the practice of these three disciplines. In this Webinar, Joe Paprocki will help catechists revisit the Lenten disciplines of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving to help them and those they teach to better understand how to approach the Lenten season in a way that will lead to renewal of our baptismal commitment. In a unique and refreshing approach, Joe draws from three well-known Hollywood movies to make his points about prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.
In the days following the Webinar, Joe will offer additional Lenten activities on his blog, Catechist’s Journey. If you would like to receive Joe’s blog posts by
e-mail, click here.
This free Webinar is led by Joe Paprocki, an eighth-grade catechist in the Archdiocese of Chicago with over 30 years of experience in pastoral ministry. Joe, national consultant for faith formation at Loyola Press, is the author of numerous books including the best-selling The Catechist’s Toolbox and
A Well-Built Faith, as well as the host of the blog Catechist’s Journey.
Register for this free Webinar today by clicking here.
If you have additional questions about the Webinar, please contact me at freyer@loyolapress.com.
Sincerely,
Carrie Freyer
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by Joe on February 7, 2010
Here’s a pic of about 100 happy catechists and DREs in Columbia, South Carolina, proudly waving their Bibles on Saturday! I enjoyed a wonderful day with them as we focused on the Catholic approach to Scripture…something that is much needed in the Bible Belt! Thanks to all the good folks who extended their always-warm Southern hospitality!
by Joe on February 4, 2010
My Lenten Webinar is coming up in just a few days – Tuesday, February 9. Be sure to register and tell your friends about it too! Click here for more info.
by Joe on February 3, 2010
Actually, not only in my mind but also in my body! I’m off to Charotte, North Carolina for a couple of presentations before heading to Columbia, SouthCarolina for a presentation on Saturday! I look forward to meeting lots of catechists and DREs from the Carolinas. Thought maybe I’d catch a break from the Chicago weather for a few days but it sounds like our midswestern winter weather is following me there! Oh well, I’ll just have to count on warm hearts!
by Joe on February 2, 2010
Our experience of playing a Jeopardy-like review was not bad at all last night. Of course, games can rile kids up so we were walking a fine line between having fun and laying down the law last night. However, overall, I’d have to say that fifty 8th graders in one room behaved pretty well!
The nice thing was that they did a pretty good job of answering the questions. All of us were pleased that they did know a number of basic things about the Catholic faith. We impressed upon them over and over that if they listen closely, they’ll hear all of the items from next week’s confirmation exam.
Probably the most impressive answer was when someone guessed that the phrase we use to describe the suffering, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus is “The Paschal Mystery!”
In the end, I’m proud that my class ended in first place, but it was only because we got the Final Jeopardy answer correct (This pope visited Chicago in 1979 – Who is Pope John Paul II?) while the team we were tied with got it wrong. There were 3 or 4 kids on my team who really knew their stuff…I was impressed.
Following the game, we distributed a study sheet/packet for them to take home, once again telling them what they need to know for the exam next week. They have certainly been prepared! The biggest challenge for them will be the section on the Ten Commandments which is a blank page that they have to fill in from memory!
All in all, we were pleased with how things turned out. It was hard work keeping them attentive but it was worth it for the engagement it created and the learning that took place.
