It is Right to Give Him Thanks and Praise

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As we pause to give thanks on this Thanksgiving holiday, I give thanks for all of you who have allowed me to walk with you on the catechetical journey! May God grace each of us with hearts filled with gratitude and praise! Happy Thanksgiving!

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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 40 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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  1. Thanks Brother Joe, for your heartfelt wishes extended to all the catechist, you will be our inspiration in this wonderful adventure of teaching children in loving, knowing and serving God. I learned a lot from your updates.I am looking forward of the joys that the kids will encounter Jesus in our day to day lessons and in the sacraments they are to receive. Thanks again and More Power. SMILE…

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