Catechetical Resources
Topical and Timely
No, not “tropical”, but many “tried and true” faith formation resources are available. Are you thinking you don’t have months of vacation time to spend researching and reading? Check out the link at the bottom of this page for articles and resources available online or at your local bookstore.
April 2010: "Gospel Plays & Puppet Show Ministry"
March 2010: "Stations of the Cross for Children/Parents/Catechists"
February 2010: "These Forty Days of Lent"
January 2010: "Elementary Education: The Call to Teach"
December 2009: "Twelve Steps of Christmas"
November 2009: "Family Prayer"
October 2009: "Yes, Parents Are REALLY the Primary Religious Educators"
September 2009: "Social Justice Issues-Catholic Social Teaching"
August 2009: "Catholic Identity"
How to Choose Catechetical Textbooks
The Religious Education textbook is one of many valuable tools in the endeavor of Evangelization and Catechesis. The Archdiocese of Baltimore does not recommend a specific textbook series, but rather, recommends a process for choosing an appropriate textbook for the parish community. “How to Choose Catechetical Textbooks: Process and Criteria” published by the National Conference of Catechetical Leadership can be obtained by contacting the Division of Catechetical and Pastoral Formation of the Archdiocese or directly at www.nccl.org or by calling 202-636-3826.
Publishing Company Websites:
Ave Maria Press
Center for Ministry Development
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Liturgy Training Publications
Loyola Press
Our Sunday Visitor
Pflaum
Resource Publications
RCL Benziger/Catechist Magazine
Religion Teacher's Journal
Sadlier
St. Anthony Messenger Press
Twenty Third Publications
United States Catholic Conference of Bishops