As we stood together for our Catechism Annual Day 2026, looking at the photo of the team that sustained me, I couldn’t help but reflect on the reality of the past twelve months. I have been teaching Sunday School Catechism for Class X, and to be completely honest, it has been one of my most challenging assignments yet.
The Wall of Disconnect
We live in an age where silence is rare and "scrolling" is a reflex. For fifteen-year-olds, the world is a constant stream of notifications, influencers, and viral trends. This year, I saw firsthand how this digital saturation has bled into the classroom:
The Discipline Gap: "Disobedience" is a harsh word, but it was our daily reality. Getting a room of Class X students to follow simple instructions felt like a monumental task.
The Concentration Crisis: In a world of 15-second videos, sitting still for a 45-minute lesson on scripture feels like an eternity to them. Their focus isn't just drifting; it's being pulled away by the invisible tether of social media.
The Biblical Void: The most heartbreaking result was seeing "Nil knowledge" of the Bible. When social media becomes the primary source of truth, the Word of God starts to feel like a foreign language. Understanding was low because their mental "storage" was already full of digital noise.
Why We Don't Give Up
It would be easy to look at the lack of discipline and walk away. But looking at my fellow teachers and the support system in this photo reminds me why we show up. We aren't just teaching a syllabus; we are competing for their souls in a very loud world.
If they have "Nil knowledge" of the Bible today, it means our mission is more critical than ever. We are the ones tasked with planting seeds of stillness in a generation that only knows how to move fast.
Moving Forward
To my fellow catechists and parents: How do we reach a generation that is physically present but digitally distant? This year taught me that we cannot teach 2026 students with 1990 methods. We need more than just a textbook; we need patience, a strong team, and a lot of grace.
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