Spirituality of the Catechist: The Importance of Prayer, Liturgy and the Interior Life Catechists need to cultivate a lively spiritual life, rooted in the Word of God, if they are to be effective stewards of God's mysteries. Using stories and practical examples, I will explore the mysteries of grace, the Liturgy and the interior life […]

Shift Parents from the Parking Lot to Participation Why do some parents rely on religious education programs to be the primary providers of faith formation for their children?  How can catechists move parents from the parking lot to fuller participation?  This presentation will provide practical, applicable, inspirational and compassionate insights for “backdoor” evangelizing. Dr. Patricia […]

Meeting Teens on Their Turf: Utilizing Specialized Retreats to Inspire Hope By breaking out of the class retreat model, we are able to significantly impact the spiritual lives of teens through a variety of retreat settings. This creative approach allows opportunities for all students to meet Christ and develop a personal relationship with him. This […]