Written specifically for any catechist who is new to the job or has never had any formal training, The Catechist's Toolbox features an invaluable collection of catechetical tips, techniques, methodologies, and advice. Throughout the book, master teacher Joe Paprocki shares the wisdom he has gleaned in two decades as a catechist, high school teacher, and religious educator. Employing the metaphor of a homeowner's toolbox, Paprocki explains how a new catechist is like a do-it-yourself builder who needs the right collection of tools to do the job; he then explains what the tools are, what they can do, and how to use them skillfully and effectively. Also available in Spanish! La caja de herramientas del catequista

Everyone can teach the faithful about God's love, and "Handbook for Today's Catechist" examines basic principles for catechists and how parents are the first and most influential teachers of their children. This handbook helps provide answers and support for volunteer catechists, religion teachers, and parents when teaching their children about Catholicism. This wonderful resource explores many aspects of the role of catechist in a classroom setting, at home, and in the parish community. In an easy to understand format, this handbook provides an overview of the Bible, the life and teaching of Jesus (Christology), the mission of the Church in continuing Jesus' ministry, liturgy, and sacrament, and how to be a moral example to those we teach. An up-to-date guide for the catechist, this book looks at the challenge of catechizing children in the age of computers and electronics and how to identify good or misleading information on the Internet. "Handbook for Today's Catechist" offers guidance on speaking and living the faith and the necessity of sacramental spirituality, as well as suggestions to avoid burnout and some basic "dos & don'ts" associated with teaching the faith. This book is a must-have for everyone who has answered God's call to be a catechist. View sample pages. The material in this book is compliant with The Roman Missal, third edition, with the exception of page 56. To bring this book into compliance, we have revised and updated page 56. Click here for the revised page. "Paperback" Ginger Infantino's awareness and grasp of the multifaceted interconnections necessary for effective catechetical ministry are abundantly evident. As past Diocesan Director of the Office for Catechesis and Evangelization in the Diocese of San Diego, in her writings, in her workshop presentations, and most especially, in her person, she exudes wisdom, grace and depth of experience that confirms she is a woman of faith who is a true catechist. Whether you encounter her in person on in her writing, savor the sage counsel developed through a life time of prayer, faithful commitment to Jesus Christ and His Church and her large, loving family. Diana Dudoit Raiche NCEA Department of Religious Education Available for the Amazon Kindle:

Few things in this earthly life are absolutely certain, but the most undebatable of these is death. Every person, even the atheist, will admit that death is certain. Death, however, is not the last event in this life of ours. Immediately after death, we shall be judged and then again on the Day of Judgment when all humanity will know us for what we are. Too often the reality of Heaven and salvation are highlighted at the expense of the Church's teachings on Death, Judgment, Purgatory, and Hell. Yet, these important doctrines of the Church hold the truths of salvation truths that can lead us to Heaven or can pull us away from it. In these pages, Fr. Wade Menezes, EWTN television host and Assistant General of the Fathers of Mercy, shows us that God has not called us to His wrath, but to salvation. He shows us that Heaven and Hell, salvation and damnation, eternal life and eternal punishment are all complementary doctrines. They need each other to be complete and we must understand the Church's teachings on all of these doctrines in order to have a balanced view of the world. Death, Judgment, Heaven and Hell these are the Four Last Things toward which we are moving each hour of the day and night. Read this book, and you'll have a firm grasp of one of the most important doctrines of Holy Mother Church that holds the truths of Heaven and our own salvation.

Handbook for Catechists covers the essential skills, knowledge and understanding you need to become an inspiring and effective catechist. Each chapter includes a broad look at some important dimensions of the vocation, including what catechesis is, its purpose and how catechesis helps the faithful to live a life of discipleship - following in the footsteps of Christ. It features an invaluable collection of catechetical tips, techniques, methodologies, and advice.The various reflection questions will help the reader to prayerfully reflect upon what they have learnt and to integrate the lessons into their own teaching sessions - whether preparing children for the sacraments or adults for reception into the Church through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). This book is an essential resource for anyone who has a role in handing on the faith to others. It will spur a new appreciation of the opportunities and challenges of catechesis in the Church today.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.