Joe Paprocki is my favorite Catechist and his website has all sorts of things to help you continue your Catholic education and help you be a better Catholic teacher. Check out his website at www.thecathechistjourney.loyolapress.com

This is a preview of what you will find:

Thinking of Becoming a Catechist?

Are you thinking of becoming a catechist? Or are you a catechetical leader, looking for ways to help parishioners understand what it means to be a volunteer catechist? Here are some resources to help.

Articles and Videos for Those Considering the Call to Be a Catechist

Top Reasons to Become a Catechist
More Top Reasons to Become a Catechist
Top Reasons People Hesitate to Become a Catechist
Responses to Why People Hesitate to Become a Catechist
Recruiting Catechists Video
Becoming a Catechist: What’s Your Story?
Stories on the Journey: How Did I Get into This?
Positive Approach to Recruiting Catechists
Top Ten Little Things That Can Make a Big Difference for Catechists
11 Tips for Lesson Planning
Skills, Tips, and Practical Advice for Preparing the Learning Environment

Catechists in Action

As you discern the call to serve as a catechist, it might help to take a peek at some catechists in action to see what it looks and feels like to do this work. The Catechists in Action series visits catechists in their parishes and shares videos of their classes so that you can get a taste of this ministry.

Katie Elwood, Grade 2

Steve Lascola, Grade 3

Nick Yonto, Grade 5

Dan Ward, Grade 7

Len Astrowski, Grade 7

Chris Brett, Grade 8

Mary Plys, Children’s Liturgy of the Word

Compilation Video of Some of the Best Moments of Catechists in Action Getting Started as a Catechist Webinars
Watch these pre-recorded webinars for new catechists, with sessions helpfully divided by age group being taught.

Books by Joe Paprocki

Joe Paprocki has written several books to help catechists.
For more information about being a catechist, contact your parish’s catechetical leader, or contact me at joe@catechistsjourney.com or http://www.facebook.com/CatechistsJourney.