Excellence in Ministry: Best Practices for Successful Catechetical Leadership
Catechetical leadership is at its best when it builds on the shoulders of those who have gone before while at the same time creating innovative approaches for an ever-changing ministry. This fifth volume of The Effective Catechetical Leader will share both time-tested and new skills and strategies that will allow catechetical leaders to not only be successful in the week-to-week particulars of running a parish catechetical program, but also to fulfill the ultimate goal of animating a faith community to grow in authentic discipleship to Jesus Christ. A few of the best practices covered in this book include planning the catechetical year, selecting catechetical resources, promoting the catechetical program to the parish community and beyond, how to honestly evaluate your program, and so much more.

The Effective Catechetical Leader series, developed in conjunction with the National Conference for Catechetical Leadership and written by some of the top catechetical leaders in the country, is the only series to encompass all the various aspects of catechetical leadership. This series provides the practical skills, strategies, and approaches that ensure successful parish faith formation in an evangelizing manner, which leads directly to a vibrant Church. From best practices to new approaches for proclaiming God’s word in a rapidly changing world, this groundbreaking series will empower catechetical leaders to excel at everything from administrative duties to effectively catechizing people of all ages within our diverse Church.
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Excellence in Ministry: Best Practices for Successful Catechetical Leadership
Catechetical leadership is at its best when it builds on the shoulders of those who have gone before while at the same time creating innovative approaches for an ever-changing ministry. This fifth volume of The Effective Catechetical Leader will share both time-tested and new skills and strategies that will allow catechetical leaders to not only be successful in the week-to-week particulars of running a parish catechetical program, but also to fulfill the ultimate goal of animating a faith community to grow in authentic discipleship to Jesus Christ. A few of the best practices covered in this book include planning the catechetical year, selecting catechetical resources, promoting the catechetical program to the parish community and beyond, how to honestly evaluate your program, and so much more.

The Effective Catechetical Leader series, developed in conjunction with the National Conference for Catechetical Leadership and written by some of the top catechetical leaders in the country, is the only series to encompass all the various aspects of catechetical leadership. This series provides the practical skills, strategies, and approaches that ensure successful parish faith formation in an evangelizing manner, which leads directly to a vibrant Church. From best practices to new approaches for proclaiming God’s word in a rapidly changing world, this groundbreaking series will empower catechetical leaders to excel at everything from administrative duties to effectively catechizing people of all ages within our diverse Church.
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Excellence in Ministry: Best Practices for Successful Catechetical Leadership

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Overview

Catechetical leadership is at its best when it builds on the shoulders of those who have gone before while at the same time creating innovative approaches for an ever-changing ministry. This fifth volume of The Effective Catechetical Leader will share both time-tested and new skills and strategies that will allow catechetical leaders to not only be successful in the week-to-week particulars of running a parish catechetical program, but also to fulfill the ultimate goal of animating a faith community to grow in authentic discipleship to Jesus Christ. A few of the best practices covered in this book include planning the catechetical year, selecting catechetical resources, promoting the catechetical program to the parish community and beyond, how to honestly evaluate your program, and so much more.

The Effective Catechetical Leader series, developed in conjunction with the National Conference for Catechetical Leadership and written by some of the top catechetical leaders in the country, is the only series to encompass all the various aspects of catechetical leadership. This series provides the practical skills, strategies, and approaches that ensure successful parish faith formation in an evangelizing manner, which leads directly to a vibrant Church. From best practices to new approaches for proclaiming God’s word in a rapidly changing world, this groundbreaking series will empower catechetical leaders to excel at everything from administrative duties to effectively catechizing people of all ages within our diverse Church.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780829445336
Publisher: Loyola Press
Publication date: 11/01/2017
Series: The Effective Catechetical Leader
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 200
File size: 2 MB
Age Range: 3 Months to 18 Years

About the Author

TOM QUINLAN was a parish DRE and has served as a diocesan catechetical director since 2001.  He holds a Masters of Divinity from University of St. Mary of the Lake. Tom has been active in NCCL, including as a board member.  A strong voice for evangelizing catechesis, Tom does conference presentations and consultation work across the country.  He and his family live in the Chicago area.
 
TOM QUINLAN was a parish DRE and has served as a diocesan catechetical director since 2001.  He holds a Masters of Divinity from University of St. Mary of the Lake. Tom has been active in NCCL, including as a board member.  A strong voice for evangelizing catechesis, Tom does conference presentations and consultation work across the country.  He and his family live in the Chicago area.


 
JOE PAPROCKI, D.Min., has been a catechetical leader and religious educator in the Chicago area for more than thirty years. His books include Living the Mass, The Bible Blueprint, The Catechist’s Toolbox (Loyola Press).  He is the National Consultant for Faith Formation at Loyola Press in Chicago.  Joe blogs about his work as a catechist at Catechist’s Journey (www.catechistsjourney.com).

Table of Contents

Welcome to The Effective Catechetical Leader Series v

About This Book vii

1 Forming and Sharing the Vision 1

2 Planning and Evaluating Catechetical Ministries 15

3 Fitting within Church Structures 29

4 Catechetical Resources and Models 41

5 Operational Aspects: Out Front and Behind the Scenes 59

6 Marketing and Catechetical Ministry 77

7 Pastoral Approaches to Gathering and Engaging God's People 93

8 Catechesis and Liturgy Belong Together 111

9 Parents and Evangelization 127

10 Mentoring the Next Generation of Leaders 141

About the Author 157

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