In this segment of Catechists in Action, Marge Garbacz introduces the theme for the evening’s RCIA session (Human Dignity), drawn from Practice Makes Catholic. Watch for the following: Marge nicely ties in the theme for the evening, human dignity, with the Gospel reading just reflected on (the Man Born Blind). Marge describes how I introduce the [...]
May 31, 2012
Why Go to Mass?
My friend and colleage Denise shared the following video (“Why Go to Mass?”) with me, from the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, for youth ministry. I see it as a refreshing take on the “Catholics Come Home” campaign because it comes across as less “triumphal” and more inviting to those who are hesitant, doubtful, and hurting. (Love the “girly-men” [...]
May 30, 2012
Catechists in Action – Marge Invites RCIA Team Member to Discuss the Gospel
In this segment of Catechists in Action, Marge Garbacz invites Bernie, one of her RCIA team members to read aloud the Gospel for the upcoming Sunday and then to share some thoughts on it. Watch for the following: Marge clearly announces what is to take place next, the proclamation and discussion of the Gospel for [...]
May 25, 2012
Catechists in Action – Marge Invites the RCIA Participants to Introduce Themselves
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 [...]
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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 Introduces the Theme for the Session
- Why Go to Mass?
- Catechists in Action – Marge Invites RCIA Team Member to Discuss the Gospel
- Catechists in Action – Marge Invites the RCIA Participants to Introduce Themselves
- Savoring the Liturgy
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Lisa Mladinich: For me, thinking, "You are here, Lord," while I ga...
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Christian: I like to be attentive to the Scriptural reference...
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Joe: Mary, what a wonderful story! Thanks!...
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