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9 Tips for First Time Catechists eBook

Download an exclusive eBook offering nine helpful tips to first time catechists as they embark on their first year of teaching Religion Education classes.

Catechist Development Article: Using Storytelling with Children

Explore the importance and benefit of using storytelling to engage and educate children. A helpful Catechist Development article entitled Using Storytelling with Children...

Catechist Resource: Summer School for Junior High

Sadlier’s We Live Our Faith program for 7th and 8th graders can be taught in a summer session format ideal for a youth ministry setting. Using the Student and Catechist...

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10 Service Projects Children Will Love eBook

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5 Tips for Teaching the Mass eBook

How Catechists' Can Use Sadlier’s We Believe as a Summer Edition

Sadlier’s We Believe Program can be taught during a two-week summer session using a special summer guide. Printable Summer School Sessions allow parents and catechists to...

Catechist Development Article: Passing on the Faith Takes Collaboration

Read why and how all of Jesus’ disciples must work together to pass on the faith. This helpful article for catechists and families includes suggestions for implementation...

Catechist Development Article: Connecting to the Family

Read about six ways that faith grows and matures within the context of everyday family life in a catechist development article entitled Connecting to the Family. The article...

Religious Education eBook: 6 Young Saints to Inspire Students

For students in junior high school and high school, the stories of young saints’ lives can especially resonate with the challenges and triumphs they themselves experience....

Catechesis Today and the Catechist

In her catechist development article Catechesis Today and the Catechist, Dr. Carole Eipers writes, “Faith grows slowly". The General Directory for Catechesis reminds us that...

Religious Education eBook: 10 Service Projects Kids Will Love

A quote attributed to Saint Teresa of Calcutta is “If we pray, we will believe; If we believe, we will love; If we love, we will serve.” These words ring very true,...

Including Children with Special Needs in Religious Education

“Persons with disabilities, especially children, are particularly beloved of the Lord and are integral members of the Christian community.” (National Directory for Catechesis...

School Supplies for Teachers and Catechists

I love office supply stores. The sight of all those empty notepads and colorful pens represents a range of possibilities. Such associations not only have to do with my work...

Back to School

The yellow buses are back in action. Newspaper ads remind parents of all the supplies their children and teen-agers need. There is a noticeable absence of kids accompanying...

Using Music in Catechesis

Music and song is such an important part of being Catholic, and it’s also an important part of learning. Making time for music in your Religious Education program for music...

10 Commandments Activities For Kids

The 10 Commandments are the Laws of God’s covenant given to Moses on Mount Sinai. These Laws were followed by the Israelites and are God’s Laws for us, today, as well. The 10...

Ten Ways Technology Can Enhance Religious Education

If you’ve subscribed to this blog, congratulations! You already know the value of technology for your religious education program. Whether your school or parish is...

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