Catechesis
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Lower confirmation ages, stronger catechesis: Dioceses seek to strengthen faith of youth
These decisions indicate a growing desire to strengthen the formation of youth in the Catholic faith. Read more
Pope Francis: Gentleness, respect are more effective than ‘the strength of arguments’
The Holy Father said “the first and most effective form of evangelization” is the love we show others. Read more
Pope Francis makes surprise visit to 200 children for catechism in Rome suburb
Pope Francis made a special “getaway” from the Vatican on Thursday to meet with a group of 200 children at... Read more
New series hopes to inspire Catholic parents to ‘fully embrace their vocation’
A new series called “The Catholic Parent” helps parents embrace their role as the primary educators of the faith for... Read more
New Catholic ministry invites the whole family to grow in their faith and in community
Trinity House Community Groups offer families formation, fellowship, and the tools they need to better live out their faith and... Read more
This Catholic group supports church leaders, parents to catechize children with disabilities
As autism rates continue to increase, the National Catholic Partnership on Disability seeks to support Catholic leaders, catechists, publishers, and... Read more
Pope Francis: Remain vigilant against pride and ‘well-mannered demons’
Pope Francis encouraged Christians Wednesday to be vigilant against spiritual pride and the temptations of “well-mannered demons.” Read more
Pope Francis: Freedom is found in offering to God what is hardest to give up
Pope Francis spoke Wednesday about how freeing it can be to let go of the things that we are most... Read more
Pope Francis says this is the difference between theologians and catechists
Pope Francis on Thursday distinguished between how catechists and theologians interact with Church teaching. Read more
Pope Francis: Desire points our discernment in the right direction
At his public audience on Wednesday, Pope Francis spoke about the role desire plays in spiritual discernment, comparing it to... Read more
Pope Francis: The first element of discernment is prayer
Prayer is the first element of discernment, Pope Francis said in his general audience message on Wednesday. Read more
Discernment is ‘indispensable for living’: Pope Francis launches new catechesis series
“God invites us to evaluate and choose: He created us free and wants us to exercise our freedom. For this... Read more
‘Our destination is heaven:’ Pope Francis speaks about death
Pope Francis spoke about old age and the expectation of death at his general audience Wednesday. Read more
Pope Francis: An alliance between old and young will save the family
Pope Francis on Wednesday emphasized the family’s need for healthy relationships and dialogue between the young and the elderly. Read more
Poll finds half of Catholic likely voters believe in the Real Presence
A poll released this week found that of Catholic likely voters in the U.S., half believe in the Real Presence... Read more
Eucharistic Revival: Preacher hopes to convey the 'transformative nature' of the Real Presence
Father Doug Grandon is a Catholic priest today, but spent the first half of his life as a Protestant. As... Read more
Catholic documentary showcases the transformative power of the Eucharist
At the heart of the Church is the Eucharist. The presence of Our Lord’s Body and Blood has the ability... Read more
Bishop Cozzens talks new Eucharist film, explores disbelief in the Real Presence
“Providential” is the word that Bishop Andrew Cozzens of Crookston used to describe the April 25 release of “ALIVE: Who... Read more
Hope in Christ, Pope Francis urges religious education conference
Pope Francis encouraged those participating in the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress to hope in Christ’s mercy and to be... Read more
Pope Francis hopes new ministry of catechist will ‘awaken this vocation’
The pope formally instituted the new lay ministry in May. Read more
