The theme for Catechetical Sunday 2019 is “Stay with Us,” quoting the two disciples on the road to Emmaus who invited Jesus to stay with them. (Luke 24:13–35) The following articles by Joe Paprocki, Julianne Stanz, and other catechists and catechetical leaders explore topics of discipleship and evangelization related to that theme.
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Four Ways to Meet Them Where They Are
By now we’re all settling into our routines for the year and getting to know our students. Inspired by St. Ignatius of Loyola, who advised “meeting them where they are” as the starting point for conversation, I’m wondering, do we meet them where they are? In order to take this Ignatian approach, we need to get to know them. Beyond playing a few get-to-know-you name games, which have their place, how do we go deeper […]