I see that soon, my blog will record its 4000th comment…that is, if y’all continue adding comments as you have been so generously doing over the years! I’ll send a free copy of my new book, Practice Make Catholic, to the reader who contributes the 4000th comment. Good luck!
As part of my presentation in Alabama, I talked about the Catholic sense of sacramentality: how we learn to recognize God’s presence in all things. During the break, I stepped outside and saw a garden in between the church building and the parish center. In the middle of the garden was a little sign that read as follows. It’s a very good example of the Catholic sense of sacramentality: A kiss of the sun for […]
I came across some nice thoughts about parents of children in religious education from Lisa Mladinich. She relates how many catechists lament the fact the some parents take little interest in their children’s faith formation. She then goes on to offer some positive advice for honoring them instead of critizing them and provides some practical ideas for catchists to reach out to parents. Good article. Honor Their Fathers and Their Mothers I do have a […]
Here is the Guided Reflection I wrote for yesterday’s session. It is a meditation on the name Emmanuel – God with us – and invites the children to focus on where in their lives they most need God to be with them. Take a moment to get comfortable. Imagine that whatever you’re sitting on…the floor, a chair, a desk…is the hand of God. You’re in a very safe place. Take a few deep breaths. […]
As we pause to give thanks on this Thanksgiving holiday, I give thanks for all of you who have allowed me to walk with you on the catechetical journey! May God grace each of us with hearts filled with gratitude and praise! Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanks for your patience! Here’s the recording of the Leading Prayer as a Catechist Webinar that I did a few weeks ago. Pass this along to anyone that you think might benefit from it.
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Catechetical Sunday is right around the corner: Sunday, September 19, 2010, with a theme of “Matrimony: Sacrament of Enduring Love.” Here’s my take on that theme and what it means for us in catechesis. http://www.loyolapress.com/catechetical-sunday-2010.htm
Most parish religious education programs begin after Labor Day, so I’m sure a number of you are beginning classes this week. My first day is next week, Monday, September 13! When do you begin and how do you feel leading up to this year’s first class? Anyone already started? How’s it going so far?
Since beginning my blog about 3 years ago, I’ve been blessed with many people sharing comments from time to time. It just so happens that we recorded the 3000th comment to my blog yesterday and it is from Fr. Duane Pribula (pastor of Our Lady of the Pines parish in Nevis, MN) who attended my workshop on The Catechist’s Toolbox in Duluth, MN, on Monday, August 23, 2010. Yes, that’s right, a pastor sat there […]
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