Converting the Baptized: A Survival Manual for Parents, Teachers, and Pastors

by William J. O'Malley

Fantastic BOOK!

263 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1990

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

[Mary · Rating 2 out of 5]

In intellectual Jesuit style, O'Malley laments the poor intellect of H.S senior boys. Less a practical manual and more a compilation of ideas to discuss, this does not guide me in the kerygma or evangelization, despite the attractive, intriguing title.

[Harry · Rating 3 out of 5]

if you read Becoming a Catechist there is no great need to read this earlier work. The last couple of chapters on adult catechesis are quite good . But, one interesting quote from the a chapter on the nature of love, "Love isn’t a feeling; being in love is a feeling. Love is an act of the will. Love takes over when feelings fail, when the beloved is no longer even likeable."

[Czarina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this! Provides guidance to parents as we help children develop their own understanding of God, but at the same time, makes you reevaluate your own religious understanding and beliefs. Written from a Catholic standpoint, but ideas can be applied universally.