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The New General Directory for Catechesis: Missionary Discipleship

The new General Directory for Catechesis (GDC) was released June 25, 2020. In this article, we’ll explore how the new GDC emphasizes missionary discipleship and what it all...

The New General Directory for Catechesis: The Art of Accompaniment

This is the second blog post in a four-part series dedicated to evangelizing catechesis: a key theme of the revised General Directory for Catechesis. See the first post on ...

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Remote Teaching and Distance Learning in Catechesis

Once considered futuristic, distance learning in catechesis is suddenly the new minimum operating standard. In the last several months, parishes all over the country have had...

The New Directory for Catechesis: Actions of Encounter

The highly anticipated new Directory for Catechesis was released June 25, 2020. A key theme of the document is “evangelizing” or “kerygmatic” catechesis. This article begins...

Popular Saints for Kids– Saint Joan of Arc

Feast Days provide catechists, teachers, and parents with a great opportunity to introduce children to Catholic saints. In this article, we'll explore another popular saint...

Popular Saints for Kids– Saint Philip Neri

Feast Days provide catechists and parents with a wonderful opportunity to introduce children to Catholic saints. In this article, you’ll discover a short biography and free ...

Ideas to Support Encountering Christ in Catholic Faith Formation

We all know that the purpose of catechesis is to help introduce students to the person of Jesus Christ, and then, help invite them into relationship with him, and...

Popular Saints for Kids – Saint Catherine of Siena

Feast Days provide catechists and parents with a wonderful opportunity to introduce children to Catholic saints. In this article, you’ll discover a short biography and free...

Catechetical Models for Flexible Catholic Faith Formation

Multiple models of Catholic faith formation allow parishes to serve a larger number of families by offering options and flexible scheduling. Learn about the benefits that...

Family Faith Formation that Works

Impactful family programs with the best resources are what every parish needs and wants. In his on demand webinar Family Faith Formation: Engaging and Building Capacity, John...

Prayers and Resources for Catholic Families During a Challenging Time

As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to evolve and impact life around the world, we offer this post as a roundup of resource for Catholics looking for both spiritual and...

Why a Growth Mindset Matters in Catholic Faith Formation

Take a minute to consider yourself in your current role in Catholic faith formation. Whether you are a parish catechetical leader or a Catholic School administrator, a...

A Lenten Checklist for Catholic Families

During Lent, we as Catholics prepare our hearts for the great celebration of Easter. We can also prepare our classrooms and homes for the great celebration of Christ’s...

Helping Families Celebrate Lent

The Church will soon begin to observe the liturgical season of Lent. Beginning on Ash Wednesday, which this year falls on February 17, Lent lasts forty days. During Lent, the...

Blended Learning for Catechesis: A Guide to Getting Started

A blended approach can support and enhance catechetical efforts in school, parish and home settings. Are you ready to implement a blended learning model for religious...

Strategies to Bring Scripture to Life

Pope Francis, by papal decree, declared that each year the third Sunday in Ordinary Time will be a special day: Sunday of the Word of God. This day will be devoted to “the...

Popular Saints for Kids– Saint Blaise

Feast Days provide catechists and parents with a wonderful opportunity to introduce children to Catholic saints. In this article, you’ll discover a short biography and free...

Popular Saints for Kids– Saint John Bosco

Feast Days provide catechists and parents with a wonderful opportunity to introduce children to Catholic saints. In this article, you’ll discover a brief biography and free ...

Embracing Digital Catechesis In Catholic Faith Formation

In this post, Steve Botsford, Sadlier’s Senior Director of Digital Catechesis, tackles the challenges we face in catechizing today’s kids and shares the importance of digital...

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