EFFECTIVE CATECHISTS don’t simply walk into a classroom and instinctively know what to do. To be successful, they require careful training and development. For that reason, recruiting high-quali
St. Pope John Paul II reminds us in Catechesi Tradendae that catechesis is a moment—“a very remarkable one—in the whole process of evangelization.” In other words, catechesis i
The ministry of catechesis is critical to the mission of the Church, and the most critical factor in an effective parish catechetical program is the catechetical leader. But for these leaders to succe
Since the inception of the Society of Jesus in 1540, missionary work has played a significant role in Jesuit identity. From Paraguay to Mexico City and Baja California, the work of Jesuit missionaries
A concise, informative, and entertaining guide to key concepts of Ignatian spirituality and Jesuit culture—from Awareness to Zeal and everything in between.
Disciples of Christ come in all ages and colors, but they also come from different backgrounds and bring with them diverse gifts, needs, opportunities, and challenges. As a result, catechesis must nev
Here is St. Ignatius of Loyola's own story as he told it to Luis Gonzalez de Camara. The authentic tone and clear strength that characterize the direct statements of this great saint come through clea
If you want to teach children to pray, there's no better place to begin than with the prayer that Jesus taught his disciples to pray. In Our Father, author Mary Joslin offers a simple and beautiful re
An overview of the key themes and messages of the book of Luke are offered in this Bible study, Luke: The Good News of God's Mercy. The overriding message of the book of Luke, that God has acted thr
