Catechists in Action: Chris Brett Reads the Sunday Gospel

Joe Paprocki Catechists in Action

In this segment of Catechists in Action, eighth-grade catechist Chris Brett reads and discusses the Sunday Gospel with his students. Watch for the following:

  • Chris has a key line from Gospel (the story of the Transfiguration) written on the board.
  • Chris tells the students what to listen for and what to do as they hear the passage being read.
  • Chris reads the Gospel passage to the young people.

One suggestion that Chris might consider is having a Bible enthroned at the front of the room and inviting a student to come forward, reverence the Bible (a deep bow) and then read the passage from the Bible instead of from a missalette.

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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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