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Implementing Alternative Models of Catechesis

Multiple and alternative models of catechesis go beyond traditional models to meet the varied needs of modern Catholic families and today’s parishes. This article takes a...

American Catholics Uniting in Service to Others

September 11, 2023, marks the twenty second anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Each year on September 11th, federally recognized as the National Day of Service and...

Resources for Celebrating Catechetical Sunday

This year Catechetical Sunday will fall on September 17, 2023. The 2023 Catechetical Sunday theme is “Come to me all you who labor and are burdened” (Matthew 11:28)....

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FULLfilling Catholic Family Faith Formation

This article proposes ways that family members can grow in faith together, beginning with an informal evaluation of their faith knowledge and then a plan to build family...

Faith through the Eyes of the Autism Spectrum

According to a March 2023 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 out of every 36 children in the United States are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum...

How To: Flipped Classroom Religious Education Model

In this article, we'll explore how the flipped classroom approach may benefit families and children in your school's or parish's education program, including opportunities...

Celebrating World Youth Day 2023

World Youth Day is an international event in the Church that draws millions of young pilgrims from around the world. World Youth Day 2023 is built on a theme from the Gospel...

15 Ideas to Bring Religious Education to Life

Whether your Religious Education program is just gearing up again or you are looking for new ideas to invigorate your existing program, this exclusive eBook will offer...

Works of Mercy for Catholic Families

This article defines both the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy and explores Jesus’ directive to his disciples to care for others. This article suggests ways that...

The 7 Sacraments of the Catholic Church

Catholics celebrate Seven Sacraments. The sacraments join Catholics all over the world with Jesus and one another, uniting them as the Body of Christ. In this article, you’ll...

May Feast Days– Catholic Saints to Celebrate with Children

Feast Days are a great opportunity to introduce students to Catholic saints. Teaching children about saints provides inspiring examples of discipleship and models for living...

Free Mary, Mother of God Activities & Prayers– Month of Mary

Every day of the year, Catholics honor Mary through prayer. We remember the many ways God blessed Mary. We read about Mary in Scripture. But during the month of May, Mary is...

A Blossoming Celebration: Easter Sunday Prayer Service and Activity

The Easter season begins on Easter Sunday, which this year falls on April 10. Though we celebrate Christ’s resurrection every Sunday, the Easter season is a special time to...

13 Easter Season Printables for Catholic Families– Liturgical Year

The Easter season is a time of great joy. The Church rejoices and celebrates the Resurrection of Christ. The promise of hope and new life is all around. The Easter season...

Teaching Catholic Children About the Easter Triduum

To support parents in their faith formation efforts to teach children that we celebrate the death and Resurrection of Jesus during the Easter Triduum, Sadlier has pulled...

Holy Week Resources for Families

Holy Week is a time-honored rite that celebrates life arising from death and the brilliance emerging from places of desolation and despair. Use these Holy Week resources to...

A Printable Activity to Teach Children about Saint Louise de Marillac

On March 15, the Church celebrates the Feast Day of Saint Louise de Marillac. Louise was born in 1591, the daughter of Louis de Marillac, an important member of high society...

Saint Patrick & Saint Joseph Feast Days with Catholic Kids

As Saint Patrick's Feast Day and Saint Joseph's Feast Day approach in March, help the students in your religious education program learn more about the lives of these two...

March Feast Days– Catholic Saints to Celebrate with Children

These stories of saints whose feast days are celebrated in the month of March are friends of God and our role models in faith. Their examples of holiness will inspire...

15+ FREE Lent Activities and Prayers You Will Love

During this six-week Lenten season, we are encouraged by the Church to engage in three spiritual practices – prayer, penance, and almsgiving. To assist you in carrying out...

A Printable Reflection and Prayer for Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday, a day of prayer and fasting, marks the beginning of Lent. I often marvel at how many people are drawn to services on Ash Wednesday. After all, it's not a holy...

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