Catechists in Action – Len Astrowski Invites 7th Graders to Pray

Joe Paprocki Catechists in Action

In this segment of Catechists in Action, 7th grade catechist Len Astrowski prepares his 7th graders for a short prayer experience in the middle of his session on the Resurrection of Jesus. Watch for the following:

  • Len invites the young people to turn to the page with the prayer
  • Len assigns roles for the prayer…this is a crucial step for catechists. Catholics pray communally which means that everyone has a part and their are various roles assigned. It is always necessary to go over the details of a liturgical prayer experience before entering into it…good job Len!
  • Len gets his volunteers (they are quick to volunteer for him because they like him so much!) and he responds with great satisfaction and appreciation when they come forward. I have no doubt the kids love that sincere affirmation he offers them.
  • The prayer proceeds and Len invites the young people to respond at the part marked ALL and then invites them to do so again in a stronger voice…again, nicely done.

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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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