Catechist Formation
7 Key Principles from Success in Whole Community Catechesis (ADULT)

Bill Heubsch focuses on the 7 key principles that are the foundation for whole community

catechesis as explored in his book, "Handbood for Success in Whole Community Catechesis"

45 min.
ABC's of Discipline (ADULT)

This video is an essential resource for every parish religious education program. The author's

good sense, love for children, and esteem for catechetical ministry are evident throughout the

presentation. 25 min.
As Tough As Necessary: A Discipline With Dignity Approach (ADULT)

Learn how to prevent and de-escalate aggressive, hostile, and violent behavior in the

classroom with a number of valuable techniques for coping with difficult student behavior. A

four-video set with accompanying leader's guide. 4-20 min segs.
Becoming A Successful Catechist: Getting Started: Part 1 (ADULT)

Part 1 of 3. Provides strategies for dealing with typical attitudes and concerns of primary,

intermediate and junior high students and expands the catechist's capabilities for instructional

and classroom management techniques. 15 min.
Becoming A Successful Catechist: Getting Started: Part 2 (ADULT)

Part 2 of 3. Provides encouragement and guidelines on practical concerns for new catechists

as well as veterans. Offers a clear explanation of how lectionary-based catechesis can help

instruction be more in tune with the movement of the Church Year. 16 mi
Becoming A Successful Catechist: Getting Started: Part 3 (ADULT)

Pt. 3 of 3. Introduces skills of classroom and curriculum management. Guidelines for student

research, writing, memorization, vocal prayer, service projects. Discussion of relationship

between catechist, parents and the entire parish. 19 min.
Bloodborne Pathogens: Protection in the Educational Environment (ADULT)

This video gives information on the transmission and prognosis of both HIV and HBV; and

OSHA standards of protection against them: ways to minimize the risk of infection from blood

borne pathogens. 20 min.
Breaking Open the Word Creatively! ... with Youth (ADULT)

Includes the Parable of the Sower, Parable of the Two Sons, The Leper, Peter's Story, The

Woman at the Well, The Sinful Woman, The Deaf Man, The Exile (Ez. 12), Isaiah 43, and

Nathan's Story (2 Sam. 12) 126 min.
Breaking Open the Word Creatively! ...with Elementary Children (ADULT)

This video shows how creative use of the arts - especially music, drama, and storytelling - can

break open the Word for young children. Fourteen stories are presented from New Testament

and Hebrew Scriptures. 126 min.
Child Abuse: Bless Our Children (ADULT)

Designed to help religious organizations implement an abuse prevention curriculum; offers

methods and examples, addresses cultural diversity issues. Ideal companion to HEAR THEIR

CRIES, which should be shown first.
Child Abuse: Hear Their Cries (ADULT)

Documentary on the role of clergy, lay leaders, and religious educators of all denominations in

recognizing and responding to child abuse. Thorough discussion of subject; recommended

companion to BLESS THE CHILDREN.
Echoes of Faith Plus: Adult Faith Formation: Methodology (ADULT) - DVD

Contains 6 segments: The Journey of Faith, Faith Sharing Groups, Facilitating Faith Sharing

Groups, Catechesis and Transformation, Interview with Sr. Gretchen Haller, Interview with Sr.

Angela Ann. 75 min.
Echoes of Faith Plus: Catechist: Getting Started (ADULT) - DVD

Four teaching segments: Creating the Physical Environment; Nurturing the Social Environment;

Using Creative Activities; Planning for Success. 2 Interview segments: Thomas Groome; Sr.

Rose Pacatte, FSP. 8-14 min per segment.
Echoes of Faith Plus: Catechist: Person of the Catechist (ADULT) - DVD

4 teaching segments: The Vocation of the Catechist; Qualities of Catechists; Growing as a

Catechist; Trusting the Spirit. 2 interview segments: John Flaherty and Thomas Groome. 9-13

minutes per segment.
Echoes of Faith Plus: Catechist: Roles of the Catechist (ADULT) - DVD

4 Teaching Segments: The Catechist as Teacher-Companion; The Catechist as Storyteller;

The Catechist as Leader of Prayer; The Catechist as Witness for Justice. 2 Interview

Segments: Thomas Groome; Michael Horan. 10-12 per segment.

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Audience Codes: PK = Preschool, EL = Elementary, JH = Junior High, HS = High School, Adult

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