Art Catechesis

"The Church needs ART!"
- John Paul II

Truth, Goodness and Beauty are three signposts that lead one's soul directly to God. Witnessing these three in the world around us transforms us whether we know it or not. The lack of this trinity of qualities creates chaos and discord throughout creation.

I have run across an amazing teaching tool. I have not yet had a chance to use it, but I am throwing it out there anyway.

The little book is called "Artfully Teaching the Faith" by Steve Kellmeyer.

This book looks at 17 Catholic doctrines that are visually embedded in 17 masterpieces of art.

Some artists include:

Leonardo

Fra Angelico

Michalangelo

Caravaggio

Bouguereau

Perugino

Reni

Rublev

Teaching the faith through beauty and art?! Heck yeah!