As we mark the first 100 days of the pontificate of Pope Francis, here is a good analysis from the always reliable John Allen:
http://ncronline.org/news/vatican/francis-100-days-worlds-parish-priest
Catechetical Issues & Topics
The First World Day of the Poor—Loving with Deeds Rather Than Words
In my humble opinion, Pope Francis believes that the most effective way for the Church to have a greater impact on the world is to speak less and to act more. Knowing that the Church has lost a lot of credibility in recent decades because of scandalous actions on the part of some clergy and bishops, he has been calling for the Church to re-assert its moral authority through actions instead of through pronouncements and […]
Being a Catechist
VIRTUAL Pilgrimage to Italy, Day 5: Getting Down to Business
Up to this point, our VIRTUAL Pilgrimage to Italy has been filled with lots of sight-seeing which has been wonderful. Today, things get a little different as we jump headlong into the International Conference for Catechesis, the centerpiece of this whole experience to mark the Year of Faith with an emphasis on catechesis. Here’s our itinerary for the day (be sure to bring a notebook and pen with you…looks like lots of opportunities to take […]
Being a Catechist
Recruit and Reenergize Your Catechists!
The Church of Mercy, Pope Francis’s first book detailing his vision for the Church, encourages each of us to ignite the flame within to help share the light of Christ and revitalize the Church. Ask any DRE and they’ll tell you that passionate catechists are the fuel to that flame. The Heart of a Catechist shares Pope Francis’s message that is directly focused on catechists and emphasizes their importance and value to the New Evangelization, […]
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