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Celebrating National Bible Week; A Scripture Quest for Catholic Students

This year, from November 13-19 the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops encourages participation in National Bible Week. This year's theme is, "The Bible: A Book of...

Celebrating the Feast Day of Saint Francis of Assisi

On October 4, the Catholic Church will celebrate the Feast Day of Saint Francis of Assisi. As the Feast Day of Saint Francis of Assisi approaches, we remember and celebrate...

The Canonization of Mother Teresa of Calcutta

The canonization of Mother Teresa will occur on September 4, 2016. Teach students about the life of Saint Teresa of Calcutta and review the canonization process with the...

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Praying with a Happy Heart; A Prayer Service Inspired by the Beatitudes

When parents and catechists are asked what they want from their children, their response might include a desire for the children’s happiness. We often strive for our own and...

A Summer Day Prayer Experience

Download this prayer experience for catechists or parents to use with children on a summer day. If possible, have umbrellas on hand to use as props!

Jesus, the Center of Our Lives Sunflower Activity

When Jesus was asked "Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?,” he replied "You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and...

St. Teresa of the Andes Activity

On April 12, the Church celebrates the Feast Day of Saint Teresa de los Andes. Teresa was born in Santiago, Chile, on July 13, 1900. Teresa is the first saint from Chile....

Saint Patrick Timeline Activity

On March 17th, the Church celebrates the Feast Day of Saint Patrick. Patrick is a very popular saint. On March 17, people all over the world celebrate his feast day with...

Hidden Word Puzzle Lent Activity

As children in your catechetical program learn that Lent is a season of preparing, share a Lenten “Hidden Word Puzzle.”

A Printable Palm Sunday Activity for Children

The season of Lent prepares us for the great celebration of Easter. One of the celebrations during the season of Lent is Palm Sunday. Palm Sunday, the Sunday before Easter,...

New Year’s Kit for Catholic Administrators, Catechists, & Parents

Ring in the New Year with resources from the Sadlier We Believe Blog. Within a special New Year’s Kit, administrators, catechists, and parents can find resources to help...

Printable Primary Activity for the Catholic Christmas Season

The Church will soon celebrate the season of Christmas. As you prepare your homes and religious education classrooms for the start of the Catholic Christmas season 2015,...

Thanksgiving Prayer Service

This Thanksgiving, families and friends will gather to share a meal and to be grateful for the people and things they hold dear. Though it is a secular holiday, Thanksgiving...

Teaching Children About Saints: Margaret of Scotland

Teaching children about saints is a wonderful way to engage them in the rich history of the Catholic faith. Teaching children about saints also provides inspiring examples of...

All Saints' Day for Kids Mini Book

On the first day of November, the Catholic Church celebrates All Saints’ Day. As Catholics, we honor the saints as followers of Christ who lived lives of holiness on earth...

Explore the Religious Geography of the New Testament with Children

As children study the life and teachings of Jesus, there is a natural opportunity to explore the geographic region in the time in which Jesus lived and taught, and today.

Catholic Virtues and Values Game

Engage students as you teach them about Catholic virtues and values with a colorful handout featuring 52 virtues and values, one for each week of the year. The handout can...

5 Tips for Teaching the Mass to Kids eBook

Sometimes getting young people excited about attending Mass isn’t the easiest thing in the world. However, as Catholic educators, catechists, and parents, it’s what we’re...

7 Tips to Bring Scripture to Life for Young Children eBook

Scripture is the written account of God's Revelation and his relationship with his people. Also referred to as Sacred Scripture or the bible, it is God's Word, written by...

Fruits of the Spirit Pentecost Activity

On May 24th the Church celebrates the Feast of Pentecost. Pentecost Sunday ends the season of Easter. On Pentecost Sunday, the Church remembers the coming of the Holy Spirit...

Catholic Saints for Children: Saint Madeline Sophie Barat

The Church celebrates the Feast Day of Saint Madeline Sophie Barat on May 25th. The religious order, the Society of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, founded by Madeline Sophie...

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