The Catechist's Toolbox: How to Thrive As a

Each year, roughly one-third of the more than five hundred thousand volunteer catechists in Catholic parishes are new to the job. Most of these catechists receive little formal training for their work, yet it is vitally important that they know how to prepare a lesson, lead a discussion, supervise children, apply discipline, and help kids grow in the faith.

Joe Paprocki has served in many teaching capacities in the Chicago

Acknowledgments	p. ix
Introduction	p. xi
Shop-Talk: The Language of Catechesis	p. 1
Blueprints: Planning and Preparation	p. 7
Socket and Wrench Set: Finding Activities That Fit	p. 13
Color Charts: Selecting Learning Activities	p. 17
Different Types of Wood: Adapting to Learning Styles, Special Needs, and Diversity	p. 25
Drop Cloths: Preparing for Things That Can Go Wrong	p. 35
Applying Primer: Preparing the Learning Environment	p. 43
Spotlights: Shifting the Focus onto Learners	p. 51
Extension Cords: Plugging into the Power of Prayer	p. 57
Sandpaper: Smoothing Out Discipline Problems	p. 71
Furniture Polish: Polishing Your Technique	p. 81
Instruction Manuals: Using Textbooks and Catechist Manuals	p. 89
Samples and Illustrations: Looking to the Bible for Vision	p. 95
Power Tools: Using Technology	p. 101
Scrapers: Using Questions to Get beneath the Surface	p. 109
Tape Measures: Assessing Progress	p. 115
Apprenticeship: Teaching and Learning by Doing	p. 123
Conclusion: Looking for Results	p. 131
A Guided Reflection	p. 132
Reliable Catholic Web Sites	p. 134
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