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What If I’m Asked About… Lent

Download a reproducible handout with an explanation of Lent by a Master Catechist to share with junior high school students.

5 Tips for Preparing Students for First Penance and First Communion eBook

As immediate preparation programs for the Sacraments of First Eucharist and First Penance get underway, find extra preparation inspiration in this eBook. Designed for...

Virtues & Values Concentration Game

Engage students as they learn about virtues and values! A special Virtues and Values Concentration Game invites students to illustrate what virtue or value look like in...

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10 Service Projects Children Will Love eBook

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5 Tips for Teaching the Mass eBook

Epiphany Prayer Service

One of the feasts we celebrate during the Christmas season is the Feast of the Epiphany. Epiphany is celebrated on the Second Sunday after Christmas. During this feast, we...

Holy Family Prayer Service

On Sunday, December 29, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Take the opportunity to reflect with children about the love the Holy...

Printable Christmas Activity

As students learn about the Christmas season, offer an opportunity for them to demonstrate their knowledge with a printable acrostic activity. Download the printable activity...

Christmas Story Figures Activity for Families

Before class, make play clay using the recipe on the printable worksheet. Give each child clay and ask him or her to mold an animal that could be added to the Christmas...

Saint Juan Diego Activity

On December 9, the Church celebrates the Feast Day of Saint Juan Diego. Download a primary activity to share with children on the Feast Day of Saint Juan Diego.

Celebrating Advent with Junior High School Students Kit

Engage your junior high school students during the season of Advent with an exclusive Advent kit designed especially for students in grades 7 and 8. The kit includes a...

Staying Connected with Parents eBook

Parents are your partners in your student’s catechesis. Keeping in touch with and communicating effectively with parents throughout your Religious Education program or class...

Developing a Liturgical Sense in Children Support Article

Enrich the catechesis of children by forming them in the liturgical life of the Church. A helpful Support Article entitled Developing a Liturgical Sense in Children includes...

Junior High Audio Prayer Experience and Handout

Each chapter of the We Live Our Faith program presents a “Big Question” that young people from around the country asked about their lives and faith journeys. Let some of...

Celebrate the Saints Dance Printable Activity

Engage the musical, interpersonal, and bodily-kinesthetic learners in your early childhood or primary classrooms with a song and dance activity to celebrate the saints....

All Souls’ Day Prayer Service

All Souls’ Day is a feast celebrated on November 2nd. On All Souls’ Day, we remember and pray for those who have died. Download a prayer service to use to commemorate All...

Catechist Development Article: Helping Children and Families to Pray

Enrich the catechesis of children by encouraging family prayer. A helpful Catechist Development article entitled Prayer: Helping Children and Families to Pray includes...

“Crayons:” An Article for Parents

With the back-to-school season quickly approaching, families and children are preparing to reenter the autumn routine of school and Religious 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 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...

Prayer Before the Blessed Sacrament

As Catholics, we pray before the Blessed Sacrament. Our prayers show Jesus our love and devotion for him. Share this printable Prayer Before the Blessed Sacrament prayer card...

Talking Points for Confirmation Sponsors

It can sometimes be difficult for sponsors of candidates preparing to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation to know where to begin in guiding a young person through the...

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Topic: REL-TOPIC-CATECHESIS