Recharging the Batteries

Carlos | June 19, 2009

With the Summer upon us, things have a tendency to slow down.  That’s exactly what’s happened with me.  I’ve realized that it is time to recharge the batteries, so no informative, insightful, witty (okay, I’m not really witty) posts this week.  This week you get more of an update post. I’ve registered for my first [...]

Tools of the Trade

Carlos | June 11, 2009

As you know, I’ve become a big fan of using tools and resources that go beyond those found in our textbook.  In some of my prior posts, I’ve highlighted music selections, videos and documents that I like to use in an effort to get a point across in a non-traditional way.  I’ve found that these, especially the new media options, resonate well with my [...]

Catholic Cheat Sheet

Carlos | June 9, 2009

Last year, it was apparent that the retention rate of material covered in years past was less then stellar with my students.  I recognize the fact that there is a lot thrown at them in our 1 hour weekly sessions.  There is a lot to remember and therefore a lot to forget. To help “refresh” [...]

6 + 6 = Awkward

Carlos | June 4, 2009

I’d like to think that I’m ready for anything when it comes to my class.  I prepare pretty well for what I’m going to cover.  I know the material and if all else fails, I have my own Catholic upbringing and understanding to fall back on.  So with this prideful comfort, the occasional dose of [...]

Online Retreat for Catechists

Carlos | June 1, 2009

Catechist’s Journey will be hosting an online retreat for Catechists starting Monday, June 8th for 6 weeks.  It’s free and and will have one topic of focus each week.  Please catch all the details at the link below and if you’re a Catechist, please consider participating. http://catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com/2009/06/01/online-retreat-for-catechists-the-spirituality-of-the-catechist/

About the author

Carlos

My name is Carlos Torres, and for better or for worse, I am a Catechist. As a Catechist, I help supplement the religious education that parents give at home with focused and detailed lessons around Scripture and Tradition as taught by the Church. Now, I have no background in teaching, much less in dealing with a group of tweens and teens who don’t want to be with me, in a classroom, on a weeknight, learning about faith; yet week after week, I and many other Catechists do just that by letting the Holy Spirit guide us in planting those seeds and helping fulfill the Church’s mission to “go and make disciples”.