Every 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 essentially 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.
This Spanish translation of Joe Paprocki s best seller The Catechist s Toolbox is an invaluable collection of techniques, tips, methodologies, and advice for all inexperienced catechists who must learn on the job. Paprocki, a master teacher, shares the wisdom he has learned 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 need 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.

Every 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 essentially 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.
This Spanish translation of Joe Paprocki s best seller The Catechist s Toolbox is an invaluable collection of techniques, tips, methodologies, and advice for all inexperienced catechists who must learn on the job. Paprocki, a master teacher, shares the wisdom he has learned 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 need 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.