Sacrificial Effort
Some days, I get a teeny-weeny glimpse of the efforts God makes in seeking us out and drawing us to himself. Some days, you feel…
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Fruitfulness…
One of the most amazing things to experience as a catechist is fruitfulness. It reminds me I am a co-redeemer with God, that I am…
The Highs and Lows of Lent
Lent is truly a remarkable time for those preparing for Baptism or to be received into the Church. Every week, from the first weekend when, in…
Freedom and catechesis
One of the most frequent criticisms you hear about Catholicism is its “institutionalism” – how many times do we hear people say they’ll take Jesus…
Catechesis on the Church
When I was around 17 or 18, I helped out with a youth day in my parish. The theme of the day was the Church…
The Year of Faith
I am already excited about the Year of Faith. The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith recently published a Note with proposals for living…
New Year Youth Retreat
Here are some photos from our new year youth retreat – it seems a long time ago now, but there is still lots of excitement…