Teaching and learning the faith together
The Spiritual Legacy of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen by Fr. Charles P. Connor, S.T.L, Ph.D. Published by EWTN Publishing The beatification of Ven. Fulton J. Sheen is coming up on September 24th! It is[Read More…]
Let’s commission and thank those who help us teach the faith in our local parish. Deanna Bartalini offers some ideas to help celebrate Catechetical Sunday on Sept 17, 2023,
Whenever I hear this Gospel passage, I think about praying together as a family or with friends. Isn’t prayer so powerful and enjoyable with others? When someone asks me to pray for them, I try[Read More…]
There is a running joke that newly ordained priests are “baby priests.” In this same vein of humor, new catechists are “baby catechists.” This can be an apt comparison. Are you struggling to find your[Read More…]
Today, I am sharing a fun St. Hildegard feast day science activity to do with your children. This would be great to complete for her feast day on September 17th or at an All Saints[Read More…]
Italy’s Shrines and Wonders Volume II: Discovering Sacred Spaces and Fascinating Places in the Life of St. Francis of Assisi by Teresa Tomeo Published by EWTN It’s the year of St. Francis! 2026 marks 800[Read More…]
It’s such as awesome time to be Catholic because of all of the beautiful resources available to us – in and out of the classroom! Today, we are going back to school with Holy Heroes[Read More…]
The Gospel we will hear on Sunday is rich and powerful. One of the main themes is Jesus instructing us to take up our own crosses to follow Him. This is a hard but necessary[Read More…]
“Do not be afraid to go out on the streets and into public places, like the first Apostles who preached Christ and the Good News of salvation…” Hello fellow Catechists! These powerful words were spoken[Read More…]
Discovering the Latin Mass: A Travel Guide for the Curious By Eduard Habsburg Published by Sophia Institute Press Also available as an ebook and audiobook on the Saintifi App I still remember going to my[Read More…]
September is dedicated to the Seven Sorrows of Mary! This month, we have rounded up our favorite posts on the September dedication to the Seven Sorrows and other September Feast Days. We also have tips[Read More…]
This Sunday’s Gospel is about when Jesus tells Peter that He will give Peter the keys to the kingdom of Heaven, and that He will build his Church “upon this rock.” Upon this Rock I[Read More…]
Over the years, I have come across a few helpful resources for preparing children for Sunday’s Gospel. Today, I am sharing 3 of my favorite resources for catechists and families to share with their children.[Read More…]
Loving God: A Mass Book for Little Hands By Steve Walton Illustrated by Claudio Corrales Published by EPIC Words LLC When it comes to taking little ones to Mass, I have learned that a well-designed,[Read More…]
These are my personal recommendations to achieve the end of optimal effectiveness in Adult Catechetical Formation. These tips are based on over three decades of Adult Formation and RCIA Catechetical experience and broad successful outcomes[Read More…]
This Sunday’s Gospel is the story of the Canaanite woman. The woman had great faith, and Jesus healed her daughter. The Canaanite Woman Matthew 15:21-28 At that time, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre[Read More…]
As a catechist, I want to make sure that I deeply understand the truths and facts of our Faith. I usually go to primary sources such as Sacred Scripture and the Catechism. Sometimes, if I[Read More…]
The Vatican is somewhere that I would definitley love to visit with my husband and kids someday. If my kids are still young, I will definitely be bringing Sophia Institute Press’ Discovering the Vatican. It’s part[Read More…]
As you spend more time with your family perhaps you’ll be taking some trips in the car. We often took advantage of this relaxing time together to engage in faith projects and guessing games while[Read More…]
This Sunday’s Gospel is the story of Jesus walking on water. This is a great one to start a discussion on relying on Jesus for the various trials of life! Scroll down for more lesson[Read More…]
