On Pentecost, we remembered how Jesus breathed on the disciples who were afraid and hiding in the Upper Room. He empowered them with all they needed to go out and be witnesses. We too receive … Read More
Called to be Witnesses of Hope
Written by Jackie Hopper, Board of Directors, NCCL Vice President January 21st was the day life in the United States changed forever. A man in his 30s was diagnosed with novel coronavirus. From that point forward we … Read More
How are you? How are you really? We just want to check in with you. Did you hear Pope Francis last week during his blessing, Urbi et Orbi, reminding us that we are the disciples … Read More
NCCL Leadership Pivoting to Pope Francis’ Call: A Synodal Church that listens, learns and partners in mission
by John Gaffney, NCCL Board of Directors Pope Francis, in 2015, outlined his vision for a church that is “synodal” at every level. “The journey of synodality is the journey that God wants from his church … Read More
A Favourable Time
Dear Brothers and Sisters: This year the Lord grants us, once again, a favourable time to prepare to celebrate with renewed hearts the great mystery of the death and resurrection of Jesus, the cornerstone of … Read More
FEBRUARY 2020 CATECHETICAL LEADER MAGAZINE
If you are an NCCL member, you have immediate access to this issue, simply click the link below. Please note, the magazine is one of many incredible benefits to membership. You will need to be … Read More
A Path of Transformation: Embracing our Crossroads Moment
by Sara Carey, Board of Directors I began my journey with NCCL when I attended the annual convocation hosted by my province, in Louisville in 2005. As a fairly new parish catechetical leader, I was overwhelmed … Read More
I believe.
Dear Members, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from your NCCL Board of Directors! I am full of hope this Christmas season. I promised myself I would enter into the Advent season intentionally this year, … Read More
NCCL: Time to Take a Good Hard Look
by Mark Mogilka from the November 2019 issue of Catechetical Leader, available for download here. Perhaps you’ve heard the old curse that says “May you live in interesting times.” Few would argue that the world … Read More
NOVEMBER 2019 CATECHETICAL LEADER MAGAZINE
If you are an NCCL member, you have immediate access to this issue, simply click the link below. Please note, the magazine is one of many incredible benefits to membership. You will need to be … Read More