Becoming a Catechist: Ways to Outfox Teenage Skepticism

by William J. O'Malley

Book by O'Malley, William J.

189 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 1992

About the author

William J. O’Malley, S.J., is a legendary high school teacher who began his career as a Latin and English teacher at Brooklyn Prep in 1957 and who taught English and theology at Fordham Prep in the Bronx for twenty-five years. He has also been an adjunct assistant professor of theology at Fordham University and has taught at several other universities around the country. In 1990 he was awarded the F. Sadlier Dinger Award for outstanding contributions to religious education in America. O’Malley has authored forty books, hundreds of articles, produced several videos, and written and directed over one hundred plays and musicals in his distinguished career.

Reviews

[Harry]

Don't be deceived by the 20th century title. A must read for anyone teaching religion.

[Ginny]

This is by far one of the best books I've read on pedagogy, and his practices are applicable to many subjects, not just religion.