The Evangelizing Catechist: A Webinar with Joe Paprocki

Joe Paprocki Approaches/Techniques, Webinars

The Evangelizing Catechist: A Webinar with Joe Paprocki (pictured)

It’s that time of the year when many catechists—both new and veteran—are gearing up for a new year of faith formation! To help catechists more effectively proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ and truly transform hearts and minds, I am excited to offer a free webinar: The Evangelizing Catechist, on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. (CDT).

In this webinar, I’ll be drawing from my book, Preparing Hearts and Minds: 9 Simple Ways for Catechists to Cultivate a Living Faith, to help catechists identify practical strategies for engaging those they teach in a manner that is truly evangelizing and transformative. This webinar is for all catechists, whether newcomers to the role or veteran catechists looking to increase the number of tools at their fingertips.

I’m also very excited to announce that the host of this webinar will be Julianne Stanz, nationally known speaker and author of several books, including The Catechist’s Backpack (which she co-authored with yours truly), Braving the Thin Places, and Start with Jesus.

The Evangelizing Catechist
A Webinar with Joe Paprocki
August 16, 2022

Let’s get this catechetical year off to a great start by learning how to be more evangelizing catechists!

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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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9 Comments

  1. I would like to register for the webinar on 16 August.
    (I am the co-ordinator for junior catechetics at our parish in Kloof, Durban in South Africa.)
    Thank you.

    Reply

  2. Where can I find the ebook version for ”Preparing Hearts and Minds
    9 Simple Ways for Catechists to Cultivate a Living Faith”? On Amazon I find only paperbook.

    Reply

    • Radu, that book is only available as a paperback. Thank you for your interest.

      Denise Gorss
      Catechist’s Journey Editor

      Reply

  3. I am a Cathechist for 1st Graders. I am looking for new suggestions on keeping the children interested. They love Music. Am looking for happy, joyful Faith based music. Any recommendations. Thank you.

    Evelyn

    Reply

    • Caroline, please register using the form within the announcement post above.

      Denise Gorss
      Catechist’s Journey Editor

      Reply

  5. I am reading this article on my phone and cannot find the link or form to register for this webinar.

    Reply

    • Kelley, this webinar has already taken place. Please enjoy the video recording embedded within the post.

      Denise Gorss
      Catechist’s Journey Editor

      Reply

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