I’m enjoying my first visit to Duluth, MN, and I have to say that it is simply one of the most beautiful lakefronts I have ever seen! I had a wonderfully relaxing afternoon here yesterday, topped off by a nice 5-mile run along the lake walk. Lots of nice quiet time last evening in the hotel room to get some writing done. Today, I will do a presentation at the Minnesota Catholic Education Association Conference. I look forward to spending a few hours with catechists and Catholic school religion teachers, as we look at skills and strategies for effective catechesis drawing from my book, The Catechist’s Toolbox!
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Here’s My Presentation from L.A.
As promised, here is the pdf of the Powerpoint presentation (notes view pages) from my workshop in Los Angeles: “The Spirituality of the Catechist: Re-igniting the Flame.” LA – Spirituality of the Catechist Print Friendly
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Catechists and the Bible – A Saturday Morning in the Joliet Diocese
I spent this past Saturday morning with about 100 catechists in the Diocese of Joliet (south and west of the Archdiocese of Chicago) focusing on the topic of catechists and the Bible. I was honored to “share the bill” with Bishop Peter Sartain and to meet and speak with so many catechists from so many parishes. After a beautiful morning prayer, I was introduced and spoke about 5 ways to “dramatically increase your students’ Bible […]
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A Hot Time in Dallas!
Dallas was HOT! But oh what a wonderful time we had there Saturday! A crew of us from Loyola Press swept in to spend the day with nearly 600 catechists looking at The Role of the Catechist. I did the English segment (seeings how I’m learning to speak that language pretty good) and my talented and charming friend and colleague Miguel Arias did the Spanish segment. A great big THANKS to all of the wonderful […]
Joe,
You are truly amazing and truly love your ministry among youth…thank you for being contagious! Keep smiling…that’s being evangelical…or a sign of the Good News of God’s infinite love and mercy. Paxtecum.
Thanks Fr. Duane! I really enjoyed meeting you and spending time in Duluth! Best wishes and many blessings in your ministry!
BTW, Fr. Duane, you just happen to have posted the 3000th comment on my blog so, congratulations, I’m going to offer you a small token of appreciation. Please visit the Loyola Press Website (www.loyolapress.com/bookstore.htm) and choose any 3 trade books and I’ll send them to you at no cost! Congrats and thanks!
Hi Joe,
I attended your workshops. You did a great job. Three hours is a long time! You offered to share your power point presentation. Can you tell me how to find it? I’d like to share bits with our catechists throughout the first part of the year.
Thanks so much. It looks like you are doing a lot of traveling. Do you get to stay home for a while soon?
Blessings,
Linda
Thanks, Linda. I’ll be in touch with you by email about the powerpoint. Yes, I’ve enjoyed being home and always do!