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Lighting the Pink Candle on the Advent Wreath

Learn about the meaning and symbolism of the Advent wreath and its colors. In this article, you will discover why and how Catholics celebrate Advent and the significance of...

Printable Las Posadas Tradition Activity for Catholics

Las Posadas is a cherished tradition that marks the journey Mary and Joseph took to Bethlehem. Las Posadas is a wonderful way to celebrate Hispanic culture in the Catholic...

Advent Catholic Prayers & Advent Activities for Kids

The Advent season is a time to pray to God, seek his forgiveness, and work for peace. Children can strive to help other people see God’s love during Advent. Download and...

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December Feast Days– Catholic Saints to Celebrate with Children

Share examples of holiness with Catholic kids and families with these stories of saints whose feast days are celebrated in the month of December. These inspiring saints are...

Celebrate the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation

In September 2015, Pope Francis established the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. This date, September 1, also begins the Season of Creation, a five-week...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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