Crafts for Catechesis: Baptism Welcome Cards
Help support the families of the newly baptized
SARA JONCKHEERE
You have asked to have your child baptized. … Do you clearly understand what you are...
The Eucharist Unites Heaven and Earth
A Craft to Support a Lesson on the Eucharist
Sara Jonckheere
Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist. We hear it over and over, and we...
Wonderful Words, Healing Words for the School Year
An old hymn opens with these words: "Sing them over again to me, wonderful words of life" ("Wonderful Words of Life" or "Sing Them Over Again to Me," words and music, Philip P. Bliss, 1874). This song praises the healing, life-giving words of Jesus calling us to faith.
Bible Candy Valentines
JESSICA GORDON
Just as the spiritual toil of the Christian life guarantees a heavenly reward, students will enjoy this simple teaching craft that offers a...
Celebrating Saints: Jose Brochero, “Cowboy Priest,”—January 26
Jose Brochero, January 26
PATRICIA MATHSON
Jose Brochero lived in Argentina with his mom and dad and was one of 10 children in his family. He...
Works of Mercy for Families to Perform Safely During the Pandemic
DEANNA BARTALINI
Parents are being reminded in a very real way of the Baptismal promise they made to be the first people to pass on...
Celebrate Baptism as Children of God Craft
SARA JONCKHEERE
Through Baptism we become children of God and are claimed for Christ. While many of our students do not remember their own Baptism,...
A Jesse Tree That’s Not Just For Christmas
Plan Ahead to Recycle your Tree for use all Year
SR. LOU ELLA HICKMAN
When you take down your Jesse tree after Christmas, have you ever...
Five-Finger Glove Prayer Craft
Get to the heart of prayer with this prayer prompt.
SARA JONCKHEERE
Pope Francis gave us a simple way to pray for five different categories of...
“Will You Pray for Me?” Spiritual Bouquet
BY JESSICA GORDON
A KEEPSAKE BOOK
A spiritual bouquet is an arrangement of spiritual roses, namely a gift of prayers, sacrifices, and alms pledged in writing...