Teaching

What does this gift mean?

Teaching is a charism for communicating truth clearly so people can grow. The Diocese of Cleveland inventory describes a focused desire to lead others to greater understanding, in faith and in ordinary learning. It is not the same as getting good grades. The sign is that someone else can now see what they could not see before. Patience, a second example, and respect for questions all belong to this gift.

What might it look like in everyday life?

• Explain a homework concept until a classmate can try it alone.
• Teach a prayer, a song, or a Bible story in plain language.
• Ask questions that help someone discover the answer.

How can I use this gift to serve others?

Teach one thing you understand to someone younger, and ask them to explain it back.

How might I explore this gift in VEYM?

These ideas are for the Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Movement. Any parish youth group can use them too.

• Explain a lesson or activity to younger students.
• Help lead a Bible study and keep it understandable.
• Prepare a faith activity and adjust it when the group looks lost.