I had a great evening in Naperville, IL, yesterday, with 150 catechists at St. Raphael Parish! We talked about the tools that catechists need to be more effective and the DRE, Jane Ehrlich, had copies of my book, The Catechist’s Toolbox available for sale. She also went out of her way to prepare a focal point that featured a couple of tookboxes, including a giant multi-drawer toolbox! To top it all off, she also placed tools on the tables where the catechists were sitting! What a hoot!
We had a great time talking about our experiences and sharing our insights and suggestions for being more effective. I found it (as I always do) very energizing, inspiring me to want to do my best in my next session.
I think that catechists really enjoy hearing about some of the struggles that I have in my sessions and how I try to deal with them. It helps them to realize that the challenges they face with their own classes are universal and that we’re all in this together, so we need to keep positive and strong and find ways to be more effective.
My best wishes to all of the good folks out there who made the evening so enjoyable and my prayers that each and every one of you continue to find such rich support in your catechetical community!
That sounds like such a great evening! If you ever come around here, I will be sure to attend.
Till then, it’s great that we can connect through cyberspace! Thanks, Ali.