The Catechist's Toolbox: How to Thrive as a Religious Education Teacher (Toolbox Series) - Softcover

Paprocki DMin, Joe

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0829424512 ISBN 13: 9780829424515

Publisher: Loyola Press, 2007

Synopsis

Written specifically for any catechist who is new to the job or has never had any formal training, The Catechist's Toolbox features an invaluable collection of catechetical tips, techniques, methodologies, and advice. Throughout the book, master teacher Joe Paprocki shares the wisdom he has gleaned in two decades as a catechist, high school teacher, and religious educator. Employing the metaphor of a homeowner's toolbox, Paprocki explains how a new catechist is like a do-it-yourself builder who needs the right collection of tools to do the job; he then explains what the tools are, what they can do, and how to use them skillfully and effectively.

Also available in Spanish! La caja de herramientas del catequista 

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Book Description

Filled with skills, tips, and practical advice that every new catechist should know.

Each year, roughly one-third of the more than five hundred thousand volunteer catechists in Catholic parishes are new to the job: they come with little formal training for their work and are essentailly students themselves, quickly needing to learn how to prepare a lesson, lead a discussion, supervise children, apply discipline, and help kids grow in their faith.

The Cathechist's Toolbox is an invaluable collection of techniques, tips, methodologies, and advice for all inexperienced catechists who must learn on the job.  Master teacher, Joe Paprocki shares the wisdom he has gleaned in two decades as a catechist, high school teacher, and religious educator.  Employing the metaphor of a homeowner's toolbox, Paprocki explains how a new catechist is like a do-it-yourself builder who needs the right collection of tools to do the job; throughout the book, Paprocki explains what the tools are, what they can do, and how to use them skillfully and effectively.

The Catechist's Toolbox provides first-time catechists fwith invaluable on-the-job training that will help them feel at home in their new role and will ultimately allow them to thrive as a religion teacher.

 

From the Back Cover

Build up your skills and confidence
with the right tools!

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.
The Catechist’s Toolbox is an invaluable collection of methodologies, techniques, and tips that provide on-the-job training for any new catechist. Master teacher Joe Paprocki shares the wisdom he has gleaned in two decades as a catechist, religious educator, and high school teacher. Employing the metaphor of a homeowner’s toolbox, Paprocki explains what every catechist must know and do to develop the skills he or she will need in order to thrive as a religion teacher for many years to come.
 

Edition details

• Publisher: Loyola Press
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0829424512
• ISBN 13: 9780829424515
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 148
• Illustrator: Hall Doug