Overview
Congratulations! You have been called by your parish to be a catechist, a proclaimer of the faith. Whether you are just beginning or have been involved in catechetical ministry for several years, you want to be the best catechist you can be. How to Be a Great Catechist is here to help you. In this "how-to" book Judene Coon, an experienced religious educator, shares sound advice on topics every catechist needs to know, such as making the best use of time, connecting catechesis with liturgy, using pictures in religion class, how to ask the right questions, teaching prayer, issues of discipline, making use of the internet, and much more. Judene offers not just theory but many concrete examples of easy-to-do, classroom tested activities that illustrate her suggestions. She concludes each chapter with a summary of the main points, plus reflection questions to help catechists apply the material to their classes.Synopsis
Congratulations! You have been called by your parish to be a catechist, a proclaimer of the faith. Whether you are just beginning or have been involved in catechetical ministry for several years, you want to be the best catechist you can be. How to Be a Great Catechist is here to help you. In this "how-to" book Judene Coon, an experienced religious educator, shares sound advice on topics every catechist needs to know, such as making the best use of time, connecting catechesis with liturgy, using pictures in religion class, how to ask the right questions, teaching prayer, issues of discipline, making use of the internet, and much more. Judene offers not just theory but many concrete examples of easy-to-do, classroom tested activities that illustrate her suggestions. She concludes each chapter with a summary of the main points, plus reflection questions to help catechists apply the material to their classes.