A Lesson of the best version of myself
We continue our Journey towards First Reconciliation – our lesson design for this week: to create a space along with prompts for the children to discover and articulate the best version of myself.
Refreshing waters of Baptism on a hot Sunday morning.
Sunday’s temperatures peeked in the upper 80’s as we gathered around the baptismal font at St. Nick’s Church. The children gleefully dipped and splashed their little hands in the pool. They easily identified with the cool and refreshing water of the font, several children enthusiastically talked about being […]
Sacramental preparation: First Reconciliation.
The start of Religious Education marks the beginning of our journey towards first Reconciliation. At our parish, St. Nicholas in Evanston IL, the children and parents celebrate the sacrament on Saturday, February 3, 2018
Thanksgiving: in gratitude for parents
Thanksgiving opens the heart to express gratitude for the many blessings of each day. This day I take pause to recount the blessings surrounding my ministry as a catechist. I am most grateful for accompanying parents and their children prepare for the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist.
