Category: Practical Tips

The Catechism in Front of our Christmas Tree

Licensing the Catechism

January 13, 2022 Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC

Eight Years ago, Brandon Vogt had a long piece on how much trouble it is that the Catechism and NAB (Bible translation used at Mass) are so expensive, and how hard they are to distribute. I think he is mainly […]

Applying Six Offline Models to Online Evangelization

July 8, 2017July 18, 2017 Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC

I wrote an article on evangelizing online on Homiletic & Pastoral Review about how to evangelize online. The Internet has now opened up as a wide field for our evangelization. Much of the cultural interchange now takes place via such electronic […]

File photo from Jan 20 used with the original article. Credit: Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP

Churches shouldn’t endorse candidates, even if the law allowed

April 19, 2017 Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC

In wake of the impending repeal of the Johnson Amendment, the question of Priests or Churches endorsing candidates takes on new light. I present arguments against endorsement on Crux today. A new tax bill working its way through Congress might […]

Modesty Is a Direction Not a Line

December 5, 2016December 6, 2016 Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC

I wrote my monthly piece on Catholic Stand about the virtue of modesty: I get frustrated when I see this seemingly endless discussion in certain Catholic circles about how women should dress. How long should the skirt be? Are skinny […]

5 Hidden heroes I’ve known in my life

December 1, 2016December 6, 2016 Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC

I wrote about our need for heroes over at Aeteia: Modern society seems to find it tough to find heroes. Instead of turning to the saints, we often look to celebrities (who often aren’t real heroes) or to superheroes (who […]

Why Catholics are leaving the faith by age 10 – and what parents can do about it

September 7, 2016December 1, 2021 Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC

I was intervewed by Catholic News Agency on preventing teens from leaving the Church. Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC, who worked in youth ministry for four years, emphasized that faith and science must be presented to young people in harmony with […]

Transgender Bathrooms: Both Sides Miss the Other Side’s Argument

May 31, 2016 Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC 3 comments

In recent months there has been a lot of debate about transgender individuals using the bathroom opposite their birth sex. Both sides have legitimate arguments and in an effort to support their own position at all costs, neither side seems […]

Five Tips for Catholic Blogging and Social Media

January 12, 2016April 8, 2016 Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC

So, you’re excited about your faith and want to share it. You want to evangelize! You realize that much of the world has moved online and fear that will be a great place to share it. But how? I’ve seen […]

12 Things a Catholic Youth Minister Can NEVER Say

October 8, 2013October 10, 2013 Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC

Here’s my top 12 list of things we can’t say in Catholic youth ministry. I hope it’s enjoyable and informative. 12. I never learned that in theology Of course you didn’t. If you think that you will learn every practical […]

“Xtreme” gender differences

September 17, 2013 Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC 1 comment

Lightening Reaction Xtreme is a different type of game. Two to four players grab a metal handle out of a plastic base and one presses a button on the base to begin. Spooky music plays while the light flashes red. […]