Teaching About the Sacraments

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.

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.

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.

Answering the Tough Questions
by Kate Ristow