Excellence in Ministry: Best Practices for Successful Catechetical Leadership (Effective Catechetical Leader) - Softcover

Quinlan, Tom

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0829445323 ISBN 13: 9780829445329

Publisher: Loyola Press, 2017

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Authors

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).

Edition details

• Publisher: Loyola Press
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0829445323
• ISBN 13: 9780829445329
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 200
• Editor: Paprocki Dmin Joe