The article titled "Catechism Follows Recess" by Desiree Hellegers explores a childhood memory of the author's experience in Catholic school. The author recalls a lesson from Mother Superior about a hypothetical scenario where the students would be divided into two groups, with one group being executed by machine gun fire. The author reflects on this experience and its impact on their understanding of violence and death. Desiree Hellegers is an affiliated faculty member at WSU Vancouver and is involved in various social and environmental justice projects.