Written specifically for any catechist who is new to the job or has never had any formal training, The Catechist's Toolbox features an invaluable collection of catechetical tips, techniques, methodologies, and advice. Throughout the book, master teacher Joe Paprocki shares the wisdom he has gleaned in two decades as a catechist, high school teacher, and religious educator. Employing the metaphor of a homeowner's toolbox, Paprocki explains how a new catechist is like a do-it-yourself builder who needs the right collection of tools to do the job; he then explains what the tools are, what they can do, and how to use them skillfully and effectively. Also available in Spanish! La caja de herramientas del catequista
While textbooks are an essential tool for catechists to present the teachings of the Catholic Church in a clear and accurate manner, Beyond the Catechist’s Toolbox gives you the framework to guide your students toward personal ...
This book gives catechists the resources that speak to the spiritual dimensions of their call to share the Catholic faith. --Book cover.
The Catechist's Toolbox Leader Guide
From the Trinity to the seven sacraments, from the Ten Commandments to the Lord's Prayer, A Well-Built Faith will help Catholics nail down the facts of the faith and tear down the barriers keeping them from sharing their beliefs with others ...
" It is said that practice makes perfect, but what else does practice make? If you ask Joe Paprocki, he'll say that practice makes Catholic--that is, there are certain distinct practices that make us essentially Catholic.
This book is a must-have for everyone who has answered God's call to be a catechist. View sample pages. The material in this book is compliant with The Roman Missal, third edition, with the exception of page 56.
Master Catechist Joe Paprocki offers 9 simple and effective way to truly revitalize the way we talk about our faith.
Witty cartoons, sidebars, and quizzes throughout the book keep the tone fun and engaging; eight perforated Bible bookmarks are bound into the book.
Joe Paprocki demystifies the Catholic sacraments and presents them as a way of life to be experienced each day, rather than as standalone events.
It is one of the learning styles described in Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences. Getting students out of their chairs is a good start, but getting them out of the classroom can also be productive from time to time.