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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...

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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...

Celebrating Catholic Saints and Holy People of Color

In this article, you’ll discover printable resources that can be used with Catholic kids to discuss and celebrate the diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds of some saints...

Teaching Children About Saints: Saint Timothy

On January 26, the Church celebrates the Feast Day of Saint Timothy. Teaching children about saints provides inspiring examples of discipleship and models for living out...

Teaching About the Liturgical Year

Help the children in your home or religious education program learn about the liturgical year and the colors that are used for each season. In each liturgical year, we...

Catholic Schools Week Ideas and Activities

These Catholic Schools Week ideas will be a valuable resource as you prepare to celebrate the rich traditions and the incredible value of Catholic education. We've also...

January Feast Days - Catholic Saints to Celebrate with Children

Start the new year with examples of holiness for Catholic kids and families! These inspiring stories of saints whose feast days are celebrated in the month of January are...

A Celebration of Peace Christmas Prayer Service

The coming of Jesus at Christmas brings light, love, and peace into our lives. Lead Catholic students in a Christmas prayer service to focus their attention on Christmas as a...

Catholic Thanksgiving; A Prayer Service for Children of All Ages

As Catholics, we pray in many ways. We learn to pray from the example and words of Jesus. Urged by the Holy Spirit, we pray these basic forms of prayer: blessing, petition,...

Free Resources to Celebrate All Saints' Day with Students

One of the first major feast days we encounter in the fall season is All Saints’ Day. All Saints’ Day is a solemnity celebrated on November 1st. It is a rich Catholic holiday...

Celebrating 60 years of Vatican II

October 2022 marks the 60th anniversary of Vatican II. The second Vatican council has had a long-standing impact on the Church and the world. Learn more about the history and...

Discussion with a Deacon

In this article, we sat down with Dr. Matthew Halbach, Sadlier’s Executive Director of Catechesis, to learn more about his role as a deacon. Matt earned his PhD in...

Celebrating the Feast Day of St. Vincent de Paul with Students

On September 27, the Church celebrates the Feast Day of Saint Vincent de Paul, who said, “Do not be content to say: I am a Christian! But live in such a way that it may be...

Communication Tips for Parish Catechetical Leaders

Directors of Religious Education are entrusted by their parish with the task of overseeing the formation of the next generation of Catholics. Busy parish catechetical leaders...

Catechist Stream: Essential Tools for Digital Catechesis (Episode 11)

Don’t be stressed out by tech! In Episode 11 of Sadlier’s weekly live Catechist Stream hosts Steve Botsford, Sadlier’s Senior Director of Digital Catechesis, and Deacon Matt...

Catechist Stream: National Eucharist Revival (Episode 20)

The National Eucharistic Revival, sponsored by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, kicked off on June 19, 2022. The revival is a grassroots movement of...

Ideas for Making Catholic Ordinary Time Extraordinary

Though the word ordinary can connote something commonplace or dull, Ordinary Time is far from mundane! In this article, you'll discover how to make Ordinary Time an ...

Catholic Saints for Kids to Learn About This Summer

During the season of Ordinary Time, we learn about the saints. Saints are followers of Jesus Christ who lived lives of holiness on earth and who now share in eternal life...

Helping Catholic Children Cope During Challenging Times

Often, educators, parents, and caregivers struggle with what they should say or share with young children when trauma or tragedy transpires. This can be especially difficult...

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