11 Tips for Catechists—Free Download

Joe Paprocki Lesson Planning

11 Tips for Catechists - catechist at desk working on planning classes

Preparation is key to the success of any catechist. Plan for a great new year of faith formation by reviewing my 11 Tips for Catechists, available to download for free this month here at Catechist’s Journey. Whether you’re an experienced catechist or new to the classroom, feel confident as you approach your planning by implementing these pointers.

Catechetical leaders, please share the link to this post with your catechists and help them prepare for a wonderful year of learning and sharing.

The Christ Our Life and Finding God programs from Loyola Press both offer online lesson planning to help you prepare so that class time runs smoothly.

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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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  1. I read The Catechists Tool Box A few years ago and found it very helpful. As I am not a teacher by profession. It gave me excellent tips to keep the kids engaged and me also!

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