by Kate RistowIn honor of National Vocations Awareness Week, here are activities for various age levels that you can use to teach about the Sacrament of Holy Orders.
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Jan 11
Activities for Teaching the Sacrament of Holy Orders
by Kate RistowIn honor of National Vocations Awareness Week, here are activities for various age levels that you can use to teach about the Sacrament of Holy Orders.
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Lessons for the Sunday Gospel: Jan. 17
Ideas for teaching your students about this Sunday’s Gospel, including reflections, sharing
ideas, activities and prayer.
Jan. 17: 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
John 2:1-11
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Jan 08
Nine Ways to Encourage Family Participation in Sunday Mass
by Patricia MathsonMany of you have expressed that you
have difficulty getting families involved
in the faith formation of their children,
including participation in Sunday Mass.
Here are nine ways to encourage family participation.
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Jan 07
Activities for Exploring the Mass
Concluding Ritesby Patricia Mathson
As catechists, we are asked to explore the Mass and show our learners how to live what we celebrate.
This series will help you do that. Each day we've focused on a particular part of the Mass. You can find all four posts on our blog under The Mass category.
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Jan 06
Activities for Exploring the Mass
Liturgy of the Eucharist
by Patricia Mathson
As catechists, we are asked to explore
the Mass and show our learners how to
live what we celebrate.
This series will help you do that. Each
day we'll focus on a particular part of
the Mass.
Coming tomorrow: Concluding Rites.
Jan 05
Teaching About the New Roman Missal
The Catechist's Role in Preparing for the New Roman Missalby Msgr. Anthony F. Sherman
This article offers ways that catechists can help students and the entire parish community prepare for the third edition of the Roman Missal, teach how to delve more deeply into the meaning of the Eucharist, and prepare their community for the practical aspects of celebrating a new translation of the Mass.
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Activities for Exploring the Mass
Liturgy of the Wordby Patricia Mathson
As catechists, we are asked to explore the Mass and show our learners how to live what we celebrate.
This series will help you do that. Each day we'll focus on a particular part of the Mass. Coming tomorrow: Liturgy of the Eucharist. Continue reading "Activities for Exploring the Mass" »
Jan 04
Activities for Exploring the Mass
Introductory Rites
by Patricia Mathson
The Mass calls us together as a community, celebrates who God is, and who we are as the People of God. As catechists, we are asked to explore the Mass and show our learners how to live what we celebrate.
This series will help you do that. Each day we'll focus on a particular part of the Mass. Coming tomorrow: Liturgy of the Word.
Lessons for the Sunday Gospel: Jan. 10
Ideas for teaching your students about this Sunday’s Gospel, including reflections, sharing ideas, activities and prayer.Jan. 10: Baptism of the Lord
Luke 3:15-16, 21-22 Continue reading "Lessons for the Sunday Gospel: Jan. 10" »
