- Teaching About the Sacraments

From the Field: CATECHIST Readers Share What Works

nospam@example.com (CATECHIST magazine) — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:35:15 -0500

Color My World with Forgiveness
by 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.

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Preparing for the Sacrament of Reconciliation

nospam@example.com (CATECHIST magazine) — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:54:07 -0500

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.

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Teaching with Quilt Stories

nospam@example.com (CATECHIST magazine) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:34:41 -0500

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.

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Using Quilt Making to Teach About the Sacraments

nospam@example.com (CATECHIST magazine) — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:46:01 -0500

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.

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Teaching the Sacraments: The Heart of the Matter

nospam@example.com (CATECHIST magazine) — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:04:08 -0500

by Lee Danesco

God 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.

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Teaching the Sacrament of Holy Orders

nospam@example.com (CATECHIST magazine) — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:08:44 -0500

Answering the Tough Questions
by Kate Ristow

Two issues are likely to arise in any discussion of the priesthood, especially with junior high students. Don’t duck these questions. They are like having elephants in the room. Everyone knows they are there. If you don’t acknowledge them, the kids might not hear anything else you say.
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Activities for Teaching the Sacrament of Holy Orders

nospam@example.com (CATECHIST magazine) — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:55:38 -0500

by Kate Ristow

In 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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