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Features of the Month

Summer Renewal for Catechists

Summer is a natural break time for many of us in catechetical ministry. It is a planning time, but it has a different pace than the rest of the year. Here are some links to sites that will provide you with ideas for self-enrichment.

How about a free online retreat?
The Spirituality of the Catechist
from Loyola Press
Retreat posts will be twice each week, starting June 20, 2017, with some introductions to each other and the summer’s material. On Tuesdays, lay the groundwork and introduce the week’s theme, reflection questions, suggested spiritual exercises to practice, and an invitation to post comments and interact with your fellow catechist-retreatants.

Summer is a good time to get organized. Here is an idea for a way to organize beyond the "to-do task list" to the "what I want to-do" journal. It looks like a simple way to get your enrichment ideas on paper so they are not lost.
STYLE Savvy: Setting Up for Summer
Lisa Hess, author linked to Catholic Mom

Stories invoke the imagination in order to convey key concepts in an inspiring way. This article provides a good background of why Jesus told stories and how we might use this skill to reach our young disciples. Maybe find some time to practice our skills whether we are a accomplished storyteller or have the desire to become a better storyteller.
How Would Jesus Tell the Story?
Rob Neves, author from 4catholiceducators.com

"Summertime and the livin' is easy".. find your favorite quiet space and feel yourself invited to prayer. Let this daily guided meditation become a prayer starter for you. Use your laptop or your smartphone.
3 Minute Retreat
Loyola Press

Families At the Center Initiative

Join the growing number of parishes who are implementing these new approaches into their faith formation programs.
How do we minister to families in our current time and culture? A national presenter and catechetical innovator on the topics of faith formation and digital catechesis, John Roberto can lead you to new ways of serving people of all ages in our parishes. Here is the interview from a recent workshop day and link to the
Sample Website
Workshop Notes