Household items become craft activitiesfor your students
by Jeanne Heiberg
Make keychains, necklaces, bracelets, bookmarks and more using simple paper clips. Continue reading "Catechist Craft Clip: Paper Clips" »
Jan 27
Catechist Craft Clip: Paper Clips
Household items become craft activitiesfor your students
by Jeanne Heiberg
Make keychains, necklaces, bracelets, bookmarks and more using simple paper clips. Continue reading "Catechist Craft Clip: Paper Clips" »
Jan 25
Lessons for the Sunday Gospel: Jan. 31
Ideas for teaching your students about this Sunday’s Gospel, including reflections, sharing
ideas, activities and prayer.
Jan. 31: 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Luke 4:21-30 Continue reading "Lessons for the Sunday Gospel: Jan. 31" »
Jan 22
From the Field: CATECHIST Readers Share What Works
Color My World with Forgivenessby Amy Swager
Would you like to show your class the power of Reconciliation and not just talk about it?
Catechist Amy Swager presents an activity that
truly “illuminates” God’s love and reminds us of
the unity we seek in this Sacrament.
Continue reading "From the Field: CATECHIST Readers Share What Works" »
Jan 21
Preparing for the Sacrament of Reconciliation
Family Learning Days
by Jeanne Heiberg
Invite families to participate in a day of learning and quilt making as the children prepare for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. This format can be followed for First Eucharist and Confirmation as well.
Jan 20
Teaching with Quilt Stories
by Jeanne Heiberg
Quilt-making is a great American art form that carries a message of faith, unity, and community. Here are some books for children and adults that illustrate how separate pieces of cloth arranged into a beautiful quilt bring unity to the quilt makers. You can use these stories to share with children, for adult reading groups and for family learning days. They work well used with teaching about and discussing the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation.
Jan 19
Using Quilt Making to Teach About the Sacraments
Community Quilt Craft
by Jeanne Heiberg
Baptism brings us into unity with God and one another; Reconciliation returns us to unity with God and one another; and Eucharist nourishes us to continue to grow in unity with God and one another. Making quilts is a wonderful way to symbolize the unity with God and one other that these Sacraments celebrate. Watch for posts later this week that use this activity for Family Learning Days, explore quilts in stories and offer a Unity Prayer service.
Jan 18
Lessons for the Sunday Gospel: Jan. 24
Ideas for teaching your students about this Sunday’s Gospel, including reflections, sharing ideas, activities and prayer.Jan. 24: 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21 Continue reading "Lessons for the Sunday Gospel: Jan. 24" »
Jan 14
Teaching the Sign of the Cross
by Amy SwagerDo you remember being taught how to make the Sign of the Cross? You’ve probably been doing it so long that it’s become second nature. It is important to teach our children the proper way to make the Sign of the Cross. Here's how catechist Amy Swager uses the teaching of the movements as an opportunity to impart some of the deeper truths of our faith.
Continue reading "Teaching the Sign of the Cross" »
Jan 13
Teaching the Sacraments: The Heart of the Matter
by Lee DanescoGod announces one simple, astounding message in each Sacrament, : “I love you.”
No matter what else your students learn
about each of the Sacraments, this reality
stands at the heart of the matter. Here is a
simple idea for introducing or reviewing
the Sacraments as "perceptible signs"
of God's love.
Continue reading "Teaching the Sacraments: The Heart of the Matter" »
Jan 12
Teaching the Sacrament of Holy Orders
Answering the Tough Questions
by Kate Ristow
