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The Word of God—A Living Force

Practical Strategies for Working with the 2009-2010 Catechist Formation Program

Complete-A-Project Bible Search: Jesus Teaches about Prayer

This Complete-A-Project Bible Search Activity is for teacher and students (grades 4-6) working together.

Effective Teaching: Encouraging the Three Pillars of Lent at Home

With inspiration from St. Augustine JARED DEES St. Augustine once described Lent in a sermon as “the epitome of our whole life.” It allows Christians to make...

Living the Liturgical Year: Feast of St. Nicholas, December 6

Let Your Generosity Shine — Like St. Nicholas! CONNIE CLARK In pictures, he often has a long beard and a red hat. It’s said that he...

Catechist Kids Calendar

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Catholic IQ: Mary, Our Lady of Fatima

DAVID O’BRIEN Here’s a 20-question quiz on Mary, Our Lady of Fatima. It contains sample questions such as: Mary’s visit to Fatima also held a...

Catechist Web Activity: The Mercy and Love of Jesus

by The staff of Catechist CLICK HERE to download a pdf of this activity that helps fifth through eighth graders explore Scripture passages that...

Five Ideas for Local Youth Service Missions

Connecting faith with good works BECKY GROTH Just in case we didn’t get the picture when Jesus told the parable of the sheep and goats (Matthew...

Stones and Blooms for Lent and Easter

Halfway through Lent is a good time to help students think about their Lenten resolutions and renew the spirit of Lent.

Promoting Life: Teaching the Fifth Commandment

Although it is important that our students learn the acts that violate the Fifth Commandment, it also is essential that they develop a reverence for life from its beginning until its natural end. We must help them find ways to affirm life as sacred at every stage and every age.