The readership of Parents and Catechists together continues to branch out and cover a broader audience than it did when I started blogging four years ago. So dear readers I thought it would be helpful to set the stage for SCORE @ St. Nicholas in Evanston, IL. SCORE [Sunday Catechesis Opportunity – Religious Education]signals the beginning of a new year
Read moreParents play a significant role preparing their child for their first experience of Eucharist. As catechist, one of my roles is to support parents during this time of faith formation. This past Sunday at SCORE class, the energy and enthusiasm of the children during class was liken to a mini-Pentecost experience. Their responses and engagement revealed God’s Spirit gently stirring within their hearts.
Read moreOh with such delight we welcomed the children back to Religious Education on this Feast of the Baptism of Jesus. Sunday’s Gospel proclaimed, “after Jesus was baptized and while he was praying, heaven opened and the Holy Spirit descended upon him . . And a voice came from heaven, ‘You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.’” [Luke
Read moreIn last Sunday’s SCORE class we drew from the collective wisdom of both the Scriptures and our children.
Read moreThe whole parish community plays an integral role when preparing our children for their first experience of coming to the Table of the Lord. It begins when we gather each Sunday to worship and praise our God. St. Paul eloquently expresses this reality in his letters to the early Christian communities of Rome and Corinth “The human body has many parts, but the many parts
Read moreThis past week, Level 2 parents, children, and catechists began preparing for the children’s first experience of the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. There is an excitement of getting ready for the reception of the sacraments, especially the sacrament of Eucharist. As Level 2 catechists, we commit to build upon their enthusiasm that the children bring to the classroom each
Read moreMy God, I am sorry for my sins with all of my heart… I recall preparing for my first confession, time was spent memorizing an act of contrition, and the formula for making a good confession. In religion class my teacher gave all of us prayer cards with the charge, memorize the act of contrition and you’ll show your readiness for
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