Catechists in Action – Katie Elwood Prepares Her 2nd Graders for First Holy Communion

Joe Paprocki Catechists in Action

In this segment of Catechists in Action, we observe 2nd grade catechist Katie Elwood as she helps her students prepare to learn about the Mass. Watch as Katie…

  • alerts the children to the fact that they will be going over to the church for a tour by the pastor
  • shows the children a picture in their book of the sanctuary and all of the sacred vessels and furniture and tells them that the pastor will help them learn about these today
  • tells the children to gather pictures of their baptism for the scrapbook pages of the book.

 httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IidOvN0d5No

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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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