Rest in Peace Catechist Len Astrowski

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For a number of years, I served as a catechist at Most Holy Redeemer Parish in Evergreen Park under the direction of Arlene Astrowski, the Director of Religious Education (now retired). It is with great sadness that I pass along the news that her husband, Len, passed away recently.

I had the pleasure and privilege of being a catechist alongside Len for several years and even enjoyed videotaping him for our Catechists in Action series. Len was one of the finest catechists and human beings I ever met. He had a zest for life and for the Catholic faith. He loved to teach and was such a great role model for the young men and women he taught (7th grade) over the years. He exuded excitement and enthusiasm and always let the kids know how much he enjoyed being with them.

My deepest sympathies to Arlene and I pray that the angels and saints have enough energy to keep up with Len as they welcome him into Paradise!

Here is a video clip of Len talking about his vocation as a catechist.

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

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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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