In 1992, Sister was given the Sister Miriam Joseph Farrell Award by the National Catholic Education Association for outstanding Catholic school teaching. She offers workshops geared for supervisors of catechetical programs, the classroom catechist and those involved in catechesis. They are very practical, and participants receive concrete help with materials as well as planning tips. Participants will reflect on their role as catechist. This plan will integrate the religious education curriculum and the liturgical year.
Participants understand and develop lesson plans that teach for understanding and mastery.
Participants will know and understand how the six elements of motivation can heighten participation and learning. Model lessons will be included. Turning The Negative Into Positives . Participants will learn how to minimize behaviors that distract from the learning process. Participants will learn ways to nurture a student's relationship with God.