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Day 7 Chuckles

All work and no play makes this catechist a dull boy. So I’m getting some much needed R & R! While I’m on vacation until late July, I thought it’d be fun to share some of my favorite jokes from my books, A Well-Built Faith and The Bible Blueprint. Here’s today’s contribution: After the Baptism of his baby brother in church, little Johnny sobbed all the way home in the back seat of the car. His […]

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Day 6 Chuckles

All work and no play makes this catechist a dull boy. So I’m getting some much needed R & R! While I’m on vacation until late July, I thought it’d be fun to share some of my favorite jokes from my books, A Well-Built Faith and The Bible Blueprint. Here’s today’s contribution: A priest had been invited to give a mission talk about the Catholic use of signs and symbols in worship. As he was leaving […]

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Chuckles

Day 5 Chuckles

All work and no play makes this catechist a dull boy. So I’m getting some much needed R & R! While I’m on vacation until late July, I thought it’d be fun to share some of my favorite jokes from my books, A Well-Built Faith and The Bible Blueprint. Here’s today’s contribution: The parish liturgy team met with the pastor to find ways to incorporate various worship styles in the parish. They decided on four different […]

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A Few Chuckles While I Get Some R & R!

All work and no play makes this catechist a dull boy. Some I’m getting some much needed R & R! While I’m on vacation until late July, I thought it’d be fun to share some of my favorite jokes from my books, A Well-Built Faith and The Bible Blueprint. Here’s today’s contribution:  Three buddies died in a car crash, and they went to heaven for an orientation. St. Peter asked them, “When you are in your […]

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Chuckles

A Few Chuckles While I Get Some R & R!

All work and no play makes this catechist a dull boy. So I’m getting some much needed R & R! While I’m on vacation until late July, I thought it’d be fun to share some of my favorite jokes from my books, A Well-Built Faith and The Bible Blueprint. Here’s today’s contribution: An exasperated mother, whose son was always getting into mischief, finally asked him, “How do you expect to be saved and get to Heaven?” […]

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Chuckles

A Few Chuckles While I Get Some R & R!

All work and no play makes this catechist a dull boy. So I’m getting some much needed R & R! While I’m on vacation until late July, I thought it’d be fun to share some of my favorite jokes from my books, A Well-Built Faith and The Bible Blueprint. Here’s today’s contribution: A scientist decided to take the initiative and create human life from scratch. He called out to God and said, “God, we no longer […]

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Chuckles

A Few Chuckles While I Get Some R & R!

All work and no play makes this catechist a dull boy. So I’m getting some much needed R & R! While I’m on vacation until late July, I thought it’d be fun to share some of my favorite jokes from my books, A Well-Built Faith and The Bible Blueprint. Here’s today’s contribution: Marvin and Tina were not a very religious couple but tried their best; they only went to church once a year. As they were […]

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Miscellaneous

Rest in Peace, Marco Matonich

I just found out that a very talented and loveable colleague passed away after a battle with cancer. Marco Matonich was a pastoral associate, liturgical musician, director of liturgy and evangelization at Divine Providence parish in Westchester, IL. Marco was a unique individual and he spread the love of Christ wherever he went. I am appreciative that he touched my life. May he rest in peace.

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11 Tips for Lesson Planning

Planning and preparation are key to the success of any catechist. Here are 11 tips to help you with your lesson planning: Long-Range Planning—The lesson you are planning is only part of a larger plan for the whole year. Make sure you get a picture of the whole calendar year and see how much time you have to carry out what you hope to accomplish. Get a good “feel” for how this lesson can build […]

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Ad Multos Annos, Fr. George Lane!

Today, we celebrated Fr. George Lane, SJ, who is now beginning his new role as President Emeritus of Loyola Press.  Fr.George has been at Loyola Press since 1969 and has served as President since 1989. I had the honor of offering a few words at today’s celebration and here’s what I said, making reference to Fr. George’s wonderful practice of stopping by EVERY employee’s office/cubicle each and every day: Fr. George, many of us today […]