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Spirituality of the Catechist: Online Retreat for Catechists

Solidarity and an Openness to the World

This reflection is part of the Spirituality of the Catechist Online Retreat. As a director of social ministry, I am responsible for encouraging social advocacy in my parish. I would usually offer workshops on Catholic social teaching and the USCCB document Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship. Unfortunately, these workshops often resulted in ideological debates and partisan arguments. I concluded that this was not the most effective approach to persuade parishioners to engage in social advocacy. […]

40 Ideas for 40 Days – Lenten Activities: A Group Fast

Joe Paprocki

As a way of helping catechists bring Lent to life for their learners, I am sharing 40 Lenten activities in 40 days. Here’s your next activity… A Group Fast Have a volunteer read aloud Mark 1:12-13 (Jesus in the Wilderness). Point out that during Jesus’ 40 days in the desert he fasted and prayed. Talk about what it means to fast: to do without food. Explain that, during Lent, Catholics practice fasting in order to […]

40 Ideas for 40 Days – Lenten Activities: CRS Rice Bowl

Joe Paprocki

Here we go with your next Lenten activity! Note: In 2013, Operation Rice Bowl was renamed CRS Rice Bowl by Catholic Relief Services. CRS Rice Bowl Bring in 100 pennies and place them on a table in the center of the group. Tell the young people to imagine that these pennies represent all of the earth’s resources and wealth. Ask for 10 volunteers to represent the world’s population. Divide the pennies in the following manner (according to […]