Catechist  and Assistant Christmas Gift Ideas – By Catechist Type

By: Elizabeth Vice

Over the years as a Montessori teacher and catechist, I have clear memories of the type of gifts that were my favorites. My favorites are the notes from children and parents. It’s so wonderful to have a heart felt note. However, I must say I do love a gift card to Etsy or Montessori Services.

If you would like to be more personal try some of these ideas:

St. Thérèsa the Little Flower: The Free Spirit Catechist

Plants:

• Calathea (kid and pet friendly)
• Peperomia (considered non-toxic to humans)
• ZZ Plant (not toxic but irritating if chewed)

St. Gregory of Nyssa: The Alpha Catechist

Journalism supplies:

• Washi Tape
• Dot Grid Notebook
• Gel In Pen Set
• Micron Pens
• Midliner Markers
• Universal Grid Ruler

St. Jude: The Mystical Catechist

Art supplies:

• Acrylic paint:   Apple Barrel is a great craft paint company.
• Amsterdam or Liquitex for white
• Decoart gold, silver paint
• Pearlescent Acrylic Paint – White
• Brush set: Fine round, .25” flat, .5” flat, .5” round
• Posca pens for faces and details. https://artistcraftsman.com/posca/
• Creative Paperclay – It also bonds with wood for making Mary’s belly

St. Francis: The Eccentric Catechist

Icons:

• Anna Poloz Icons
• TheModernSaints
• EsperanzaArts

Theological books:  

• Short Stories by Jesus: The Enigmatic Parables of a Controversial Rabbi, Amy-Jill Levine
• The Prophets by Abraham Heschel
• The Five Books of Moses translation and notes by Robert Alter