May
29
Welcome! If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!This is the first in a series of podcast reviews and suggestions for those who teach in Catholic schools or religious education programs. Podcasts can be a powerful tool for educators, both in the classroom and for personal [...]
May
23
Prayer by Thomas Merton for Graduates
May 23, 2008 | 4 Comments
The following prayer by Thomas Merton is one that I like to give to graduates when they get anxious about moving on. It’s also a prayer I use myself when I am unsure if I’ve made the right decision. Currently I’m beginning the discernment process about whether or not I’m being called to [...]
May
22
Teaching Students How to Find God in the Little Things
May 22, 2008 | 1 Comment
Sometimes we think God only speaks in grand, sweeping gestures or experiences. We forget that God most often communicates to us through the little things. It’s important to remind our students (and ourselves) of this simple truth. But how can we remember to look at the details of our lives and learn to recognize [...]
May
20
Tutorials of the Catholic Mass
May 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment
One of the most important things we teachers/catechists can do is help students participate more fully in the celebration of the Mass. One way to teach about the Mass is to walk students through a celebration step by step. The following resources may help:
Fr. Jim McKearney’s Video Tutorial of the Mass: This series [...]
May
19
4 Random Resources for Catholic Teachers
May 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Here are some resources that I’ve posted in other places around the Internet that might be useful to those who teach in Catholic schools:
10 Inspiring Teacher Videos to Lift Your Spirit
5 Great Books to Read Aloud at the Family Dinner Table (also good for reading to your students)
10 Best Books for New Catholics (or for [...]
May
15
Buzz Lightyear and Saint Peter
May 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment
If you’re teaching elementary students about St. Peter be sure to check out Fr. Roderick’s article, Buzz Lightyear is My Hero, in which he compares the Pixar hero to the Christian hero. You’ll also learn about the real Buzz Lightyear, a former Swiss pilot named Yves Rossy.
Every Catholic school teacher and catechist should check [...]
May
15
This provocative video challenges us to think seriously about the place of technology in our schools:
Do you agree with their comments? In light of the opinions expressed in the video, what can Catholic teachers do help students become responsible users of technology? And what about those who don’t have access to technology?
My Take: Students who [...]
May
14
An Example to a New Generation of Teachers
May 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment
What does it mean to be committed to Catholic education? Ask Rosemary Kingston and Judy Lanini of Notre Dame High School in Salinas, California. They retire together this year after 57 combined years of teaching at the ages of 67 and 70. That’s right–67 years old and 70 years old. Where [...]
May
13
Welcome to Catholic School Chronicles
May 13, 2008 | 6 Comments
There is a huge black hole in the Internet where Catholic school teachers should be. Where are the Catholic school bloggers, podcasters, Facebook fans and Twitterers? If you’re out there, we need to connect and make our online presence stronger. If you’re not there yet, let’s get busy and create a community to [...]
