THE KEY TO LIFE IS CHRIST    Unchurced Children

The challenge of the day is to welcome and include families at various developmental levels and address their needs at the same time. I have found this “Pocketbook for Catechists” a priceless and practical treasure for use in the parish RCIA process, with catechists in religious education programs, in the LaSalle university classroom and certification sessions in mentoring new catechists Together, with this resource, we explore ways to form families in the faith.

Linda M. Dix,  D. Min,  Director of Religious Education at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish,  Adjunct at LaSalle University, Philadelphia,  Master Catechist,  Diocese of Trenton

Therese Boucher's Evangelizing Unchurched Children is a goldmine of great ideas for Directors of Religious Education and Catechists. I would put this book in the hands of every catechist so that she or he could reach out more effectively and more lovingly to the many children who come to us with little or no background in the faith. I am amazed at the thoroughness of this book, the number of great suggestions, and the great computer sites.

John Mc Namara, Director or Adult Education, St Anthony of Paula, Rocky Point, NY and Youth Minister, St Mark's, Shoreham, NY

Contents

Ch One: What to Do When God Isn’t Home

The Spiritual Side of Life

Consecrated in Baptism

A Closer Look at Evangelization

The Religious Background of the Family

Recipe for Sharing

Ch Two: Meet Jesus, Jesus, and More of Jesus

Jesus Is Our Alpha and Omega

Jesus, the Master Catechist

Jesus Is Present

Sacramental Encounters with Jesus

Ch Three: What’s the Whole Story Here?

The Catechist’s Faith Story

Handing On Kernels of Truth

Use of Literary Arts to Announce the Good News

The Message Is Eternal

Ch Four: The Drama of the Scriptures Comes to Life

Voice of God and Breath of the Spirit

Scripture as the Church’s Book

The Drama of the Bible

Promoting Gospel Values

Ch Five: Playing with the Church’s Symbols

What We See, Touch, Hear and Feel Can Build Faith

Faith Is Uttered through Symbols

Visual Arts as a Language for Exploring the Spiritual

Formula for Using a Symbol to Teach

Ch Six: What More Can an Evangelist Do?

Essential Moments of Evangelization

Build Disciples and a Culture of Belief

Evangelizing beyond Class Time

Radical Dependence on the Spirit

Catechists as Prophets of an Evangelistic Vision

Glossary of Terms