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Jared Dees is . . .

Jared Dees

Jared Dees is the creator of the popular website The Religion Teacher, which provides practical resources and effective teaching strategies to religious educators.

A respected graduate of the Alliance for Catholic Education program at the University of Notre Dame, Dees earned masterโ€™s degrees in education and theology, both from Notre Dame.

He has volunteered for and worked in a wide variety of Catholic ministries, including Catholic schools, parish religious education, youth ministry, campus ministry, RCIA, and adult faith formation.

Dees is the author of many books including 31 Days to Becoming a Better Religious Educator, Christ in the Classroom, Just Plant Seeds, The Gospel According to Video Games, and Beatitales.

As a professional speaker he has led more than 100 workshops, keynote speeches, and retreats in schools and parishes all across North America.

He lives near South Bend, Indiana, with his wife and children.

*The content expressed here is the responsibility of Jared Dees and does not necessarily represent the views of any organization or institution that he is a part of.

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Jared Dees is passionate about sharing practical resources to teach faith. He is best known for his website The Religion Teacher and is the author of many books including 31 Days to Becoming a Better Religious Educator, Christ in the Classroom, and Beatitales: 80 Fables about the Beatitudes for Children. See all of Jared's Books โ†’

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