Joyce Donahue, MA, MPS, is a liturgical catechist and former diocesan administrator.
Joyce Donahue suggests ways catechists can help children to pray with Jesus during Ordinary Time.
Forming Children and Youth for the Mass, Part 1: Silence and Reverence
Joyce Donahue stresses the importance of silence and reverence when forming children for active participation in the Mass.
Forming Children and Youth for the Mass, Part 2: Song and Praise
Joyce Donahue shares ideas for incorporating song in catechesis.
Forming Children and Youth for the Mass, Part 3: Listening to the Word
In the third article in a series about forming children for active participation in the Mass, Joyce Donahue focuses on listening to the Word.
Forming Children and Youth for the Mass, Part 4: Intercessory Prayer
In the fourth article in a series about forming children for active participation in the Mass, Joyce Donahue looks at intercessory prayer.
Forming Children and Youth for the Mass, Part 5: Sacrifice
In the fifth article in a series about forming children for active participation in the Mass, Joyce Donahue considers sacrifice.
Forming Children and Youth for the Mass, Part 6: Real Presence
In the sixth article in a series about forming children for active participation in the Mass, Joyce Donahue considers the Real Presence.
Forming Children and Youth for the Mass, Part 7: Thankfulness
In the seventh article in a series about forming children for active participation in the Mass, Joyce Donahue considers thankfulness and the Mass.
Forming Children and Youth for the Mass, Part 8: Mission
In the last article in a series about forming children for active participation in the Mass, Joyce Donahue considers mission.