Being a Catechist

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Catechists in Action – Meet Nick!

Joe Paprocki

This year, I’m excited to bring a new feature to Catechist’s Journey – Catechists in Action – in which I will be visiting, observing, and videotaping catechists teaching their classes and blogging about the experience. This will give you an opportunity to see fellow catechists “doing their thing” so that you can compare styles, learn some new strategies, and become a more effective catechist yourself. I already have 5 catechist visits lined up for this year. […]

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How’s Your Year Going So Far?

Joe Paprocki

I think it’s safe to say that most catechists are well into their new catechetical year, getting to know their students and their themes. How’s it going for you so far? Pick one of the following hymns (or another one of your choice) that best captures how you feel about this year so far and send in a comment sharing your thoughts: Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow (i.e. it can’t get much better than […]

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An Interesting Update

Joe Paprocki

Some time ago, a catechetical leader shared her comments here about the total revamping of the catechetical program at her parish. I invited her to update us which she has done. Some interesting and innovative approaches: Dear Joe,  I shared with you how we completely revamped our religious ed. program.  You invited me to share more, so “here goes.”   I had been a catechist for about 16 years before I became the Director of Faith […]

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The Catechist’s Toolbox Sweeps into Winnipeg, CA!

Joe Paprocki

I received the most incredible unsolicited endorsement of my book, The Catechist’s Toolbox, from the Archdiocese of Winnipeg in Manitoba, Canada! The Director of Catechetics and Faith Formation, Judy Vermette, sent me the following. (the prayers she is referring to are the prayers at the end of each chapter). Hi Joe, The Archdiocese of Winnipeg and the Archdiocese of St. Boniface have collaborated to bring your book “The Catechist Toolbox” as the theme for a […]

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9/11 Prayers for Peace

Joe Paprocki

I received the following from Jennifer about what her class did on 9/11 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the tragedy and to pray for peace. Great job, Jennifer! Joe, I thought you might appreciate what my 8th grade CCD class did on September 11. I’ve copied the email sent to their parents. I’m so proud of them. Thanks, too, for The Catechist’s Toolbox and recent webinar on teaching jr. high classes which have been great […]

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Catechizing Children with Special Needs

Joe Paprocki

While in Cleveland recently, I had a nice conversation with a husband and wife catechist team who catechize children with special needs. I have great admiration for people who dedicate themselves to this challenging yet wonderful ministry. It was the first opportunity I had to tell people personally about a brand new resource designed for catechizing children with special needs. It is the Adaptive First Eucharist Preparation Kit from Loyola Press. I had the privilege of […]

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Thank You for Participating in the Getting Started Webinar!

Joe Paprocki

A great big THANK YOU to all those who participated in this evening’s Getting Started as a Catechist Webinar for catechists of adults! That completes our cycle of 4 Getting Started Webinars! Within a week or so, the recording of this webinar will be available on the “Webinars” tab at the top of my home page. Already available there are the recordings for the 3 previous Webinars: Primary Age Children Intermediate Age Children Junior High […]

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Last but Not Least: Webinar for Catechists of Adults

Joe Paprocki

I hope you join me for the final installment of my Getting Started as a Catechist Webinar series as I host a Webinar for catechists of adults on Tuesday, September 6, 2011, at 7:00 PM (CDT). To register, click here. For your convenience, here is a note-taking sheet for this Webinar.

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