Catechists in Action: How Would You React to the Transfiguration?

Joe Paprocki Catechists in Action

Catechists in Action

In this segment of Catechists in Action, eighth-grade catechist Chris Brett discusses that Sunday’s Gospel reading of the story of the Transfiguration of Jesus. Watch for the following:

  • Chris reminds them that the Transfiguration is one of the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary
  • Chris asks the young people what they think the Apostles were thinking and what they themselves would have thought if they were present at the Transfiguration.
  • Chris has his aide record their reactions on the board.
  • One young lady responds, “flabergasted!” as her reaction if she were present at the Transfiguration.
  • Chris talks about how, if the Apostles could send text messages back then, one of them would have texted OMG (in response to one of the students who said that would be his/her reaction!)

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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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