In this segment of Catechists In Action, we see Marge Garbacz, DRE at St. Symphorosa parish in Chicago, IL, inviting the RCIA participants (catechists, sponsors, catechumens, candidates) to introduce themselves to us as we prepare to watch segments showing their learning experience.
May 24, 2012
Savoring the Liturgy
Savoring seems to be a lost art in our fast-food culture. We usually associate the word savor with food or drink. We savor a delicious bite of food or a sip of good wine. To savor literally means to “give oneself to the enjoyment of.” It means to be mindful of that which you are [...]
May 23, 2012
Catechists in Action – Marge Leads Opening Prayer
In this segment of Catechists in Action, Marge Garbacz welcomes her RCIA participants and invites them to prayer. Watch for the following: Marge greets the participants with great enthusiasm, letting them know how welcome they are and how enthusiastic she is to be spending time with them Marge gives instructions for the prayer and invites [...]
May 22, 2012
6th Grade, Here I Come!
I’m excited about the prospect of teaching 6th grade religious education next year! I’ve spoken to my DRE, Arlene, and she said that she would be happy to have me take a 6th grade slot come September. This will be the first time that I teach this age level as I continue to experience the [...]
May 19, 2012
Rest in Peace, Tom McLaughlin
Please join me in praying for the repose of the soul of Tom McLaughlin, one of the most brilliant catechetical minds I’ve ever known. I benefitted immensely from “sitting at his feet” over the years. Tom passed away this morning at the age of 64. I met Tom when I was a baby DRE in 1991. [...]
May 17, 2012
What is the Year of Faith?
As many of you know, Pope Benedict XVI announced that the Church will celebrate a Year of Faith beginning this October, 2012, through November, 2013. Recently, I had a little time to wrap my head around the guidelines for this upcoming event and I’ve written a very brief summary of what the Year of Faith [...]
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Joe Paprocki
First and foremost, I am a catechist! I am presently serving at a parish in Evergreen Park, just outside of Chicago. I have been involved in the catechetical ministry for over 30 years.
- Welcome to the Online Retreat for Catechists: The Spirituality of the Catechist
- Online Retreat for Catechists – Week 2: An Openness to God
- Stories on the Journey – First Topic: How Did I Get Into This?
- Online Catechist's Retreat – Week 3: An Openness to the Church
- Post-Webinar: Keeping the Conversation Going
- Catechists in Action – Marge Invites the RCIA Participants to Introduce Themselves
- Savoring the Liturgy
- Catechists in Action – Marge Leads Opening Prayer
- 6th Grade, Here I Come!
- Rest in Peace, Tom McLaughlin
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