Visiting Catechists in the Deep South

Joe Paprocki Comings & Goings

I just returned from a trip to Alabama and Georgia where I had the pleasure of speaking to/with a couple of groups of DREs and catechists about how to transform religion class into an “experience.” Greetings to all of the wonderful people I met in the Birmingham and Atlanta dioceses! Thanks for your warm diner2 by esywlkr.southern hospitality and I wish you continued blessings in your ministry!

One highlight of my trip was stopping for a bite to eat while driving from Birmingham to Atlanta (about a 3-hour drive). I like to occasionally eat at a local establishment instead of one of the fast-food chains. On Thursday, I had the pleasure of stopping in Tallapoosa, Georgia, where I had dinner at the Georgia Express Diner! Country fried steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, corn bread, and apple pie…all for $6.95!

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Joe Paprocki, DMin, is National Consultant for Faith Formation at Loyola Press, where, in addition to his traveling/speaking responsibilities, he works on the development team for faith formation curriculum resources including Finding God: Our Response to God’s Gifts and God’s Gift: Reconciliation and Eucharist. Joe has more than 35 years of experience in ministry and has presented keynotes, presentations, and workshops in more than 100 dioceses in North America. Joe is a frequent presenter at national conferences including the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress, the Mid-Atlantic Congress, and the National Conference for Catechetical Leadership. He is the author of numerous books, including the best seller The Catechist’s Toolbox, A Church on the Move, Under the Influence of Jesus, and Called to Be Catholic—a bilingual, foundational supplemental program that helps young people know their faith and grow in their relationship with God. Joe is also the series editor for the Effective Catechetical Leader and blogs about his experiences in faith formation at www.catechistsjourney.com.

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