Thursday, March 31, 2011

Advice to Catechists

In each edition of the online version of Catechist magazine, there is a column  called "Advice to Catechists" which always conatians useful answers that catechists may have about how to deal with situations thaat catechists may encounter. I have gathered here links to some of the recent articles from this column:
  •  Advice from Master Catechists—April/May 2011 by Kate Ristow, Dan Thomas, Chris Weber, and Sister Janet Schaeffler - A stranger asks one of my students for money. As a catechist, how might I have used this story? A new parish policy affecting the religious education program fee has been approved without my input. Is this grounds for quitting at the end of the year?
  • Advice from Master Catechists—March 2011 by Kate Ristow, Dan Thomas, Chris Weber, and Sister Janet Schaeffler - Can you give us pointers on how best to merge our religious education programs? How can I find renewed enthusiasm for my ministry? 
  • Advice from Master Catechists—February 2011 by Kate Ristow, Dan Thomas, Chris Weber, and Sister Janet Schaeffler - What are the pros and cons of students meeting in catechists' homes? Should I make a change near the end of the year?
  • Advice from Master Catechists—January 2011 by Kate Ristow, Dan Thomas, Chris Weber, and Sister Janet Schaeffler - What are the pros and cons of students meeting in catechists' homes? Should I make a change near the end of the year? 
  • Advice from Master Catechists—November/December 2010 - by Dan Thomas, Kate Ristow, Janet Schaeffler, Chris Weber - Could you suggest some holiday movies? What should I emphasize when teaching about sin? 
  • Advice from Master Catechists—October 2010 by Sr. Janet Schaeffler, OP, Kate Ristow, Chris Weber, Dan Thomas - What should I do if a catechist is not prepared when she comes to class? What could I say to a student who thinks our Perpetual Adoration Chapel is "stupid"? 
  • Advice from Master Catechists—September 2010 by Kate Ristow, Dan Thomas, Chris Weber, and Sister Janet Schaeffler - How can I be less resistant to our new text? What's a quick-and-easy review for the beginning of the learning year? 
  •  Advice from Master Catechists—April/May 2010 by Sister Janet Schaeffler, Dan Thomas, Chris Weber, Kate Ristow - What resources will help me stay informed about Catholic news? Can you help my students and me write petitions?
  • Advice from Master Catechists - March 2010 by Sr. Janet Schaeffler, OP, Kate Ristow, Chris Weber, Dan Thomas - "What can I do about a student who is behind the rest of the class? What can I say to a catechist who uses a lot of personal finances in her ministry?"
  • Advice from Master Catechists - February 2010 by Sr. Janet Schaeffler, OP, Kate Ristow, Chris Weber, Dan Thomas - Are there problems with a child from another denomination attending our RE classes? Can we pray for the soldiers of our enemies? 
  • Advice from Master Catechists—November/December 2009 by Sr. Janet Schaeffler, OP, Kate Ristow, Chris Weber, Dan Thomas - Q: What can be done about a student who does not return activity sheets? Q: How can I educate myself about Scripture? 
  • Advice from Master Catechists—October 2009 by Dan Thomas, Kate Ristow, Janet Schaeffler, OP, Chris Weber - "What should a catechist always have ready for a substitute? AND What should I know about the attention span of my learners?" 

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