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Spiritual Retreat. A Must for the Catechist
By María Rivera - July 2, 2010

When spirits run low a catechist must retreat, not into the shadows but into the light of the Holy Spirit, only then can he/she pass on the faith effectively. Read more...

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Silly Questions, Serious Answers
By María Rivera - May 1, 2010

When teaching teenagers one has to be ready for all sorts of questions. “Are there homosexual extraterrestrials?”, “Is everyone in heaven good looking?”, “Can a person see their soul?” and my favorite: “Why DID the chicken cross the road?” Here's a hint on how to prevent "catechist-shock" and go from silly to serious. Read more...

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Habits of Effective Catechists
By María Rivera - March 14, 2010

Based on the book “Seven Habits of Highly Successful People,” this article proposes seven habits that catechists can practice in order to be successful and effective in the classroom. Read more...

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Three Suggestions for Avoiding Burnout
By María Rivera - January 12, 2010

It seems burnout is an inevitable side effect of catechizing. Some parishes can go through catechists every year, every four years, yet some have the same catechists for ages, despite tiredness and lack of zeal. Read more...

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The Adventure of Teaching High School Catechism
By María Rivera - October 13, 2009

It was 10 years ago, but it seems like it was just last year when I volunteered to teach a tenth grade catechism class. Read more...

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