In his consideration of the Christian home as “domestic church”, Marc Cardinal Ouellet asks whether “the Magisterial and theological claims concerning the family’s ecclesial character rest on a real theological foundation, or are we dealing merely with generous pastoral rhetoric …
How much do you know about the young people entrusted to your care?
Like any good teacher, a catechist’s knowledge of their students should shape the way the catechist approaches formation. Recent sociological studies on the religiosity of youth and young adults can help our approach to catechesis be more effective in both theoretical and practical ways, as this article will discuss.