Carlos | January 26, 2010
Have you ever had one of those nights where you look back and think, “wow” or a night that you wish you could repeat every week? For me, last night was one of those nights.
When I arrived at Church for Religious Education, my CRE asked if I would be willing to merge my class with another [...]
Carlos | October 27, 2009
This weekend, I was blessed to have attended the Archdiocese of Boston’s annual Catechetical Congress. It proved to be a wonderful opportunity to meet and share ideas with other catechists from all across the area. The congress was kicked off with a prayer service that was led by Archbishop Seán Cardinal O’Malley, which was both beautiful [...]
Carlos | October 9, 2009
The last two weeks have been crazy, to say the least. Religious Education classes are underway, I had my last session for my Introduction to Catechesis course last week, work has been busier then usual and home life has been action packed as well. So, I am once again behind in posting here on Catechist [...]
Carlos | September 25, 2009
We had our first Religious Education session this week for our 6th graders. The evening started with a meeting for parents and students to review what the year has in store. Our CRE reviewed our schedule, highlighting some new things we will be trying with them this year, including a retreat around the Ten Commandments.
The [...]
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 [...]
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” their [...]
Carlos | May 29, 2009
iPods don’t produce iPeas, a blog is not related to a blob and going on YouTube doesn’t mean you are riding on the subway. Of course, most of us know that by now, especially if you’re reading blogs.
Last year, I decided to show my class a short video on the Sacrament of Penance from BustedHalo. [...]
Carlos | May 28, 2009
As a Catechist, one of the biggest currents that you swim against is the students feeling that what you’re teaching isn’t really practical in today’s day and age. Leave it to the real world to get in the way. It got in Jesus’s way, in the Apostles’ way and in many Saints’ way, so why [...]
Carlos | May 21, 2009
Few words strike more fear and dread into the hearts of some Catholics then these: “Bless me Father, for I have sinned.” That was clearly the sentiment of my 6th grade class last year.
Besides the standing time slot on Saturday afternoons, the parish offers the Sacrament of Penance twice throughout the year during class times [...]
Carlos | May 6, 2009
This past year was my first year teaching 6th graders in a new parish with a new book as a guide for content and curriculum. While there are always ways to improve anything that one does, this Trifecta of Newness opens up a lot of opportunities for improvement. Considering one of my top goals is to have [...]
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