Celebrating Saints: Paula Montal—February 26
PATRICIA MATHSON
Paula Montal was the oldest of five children who lived with their mom and dad by the sea in Spain. When she was...
Baptism: Celebrate New Life!
A prayer service for youth or adults
DEANNA BARTALINI
Baptism is about belonging, new life, and promises. It is the beginning of our life in Christ...
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...
Teaching the Sacraments: The Heart of the Matter
The Seven Sacraments make up a central and unifying aspect of our Catholic Christian identity.
Crafts for Catechesis: Seven Sacraments Stained-Glass Window
JESSICA GORDON
This fun and colorful craft provides an excellent opportunity to teach children more about the sacraments instituted by Jesus Christ and how they...
A Confirmation Boot Camp Model
SARAH REINHARD
For quite a few years, I heard complaints about how confirmation classes were required and there was no way to get out of...
Advice from a Master Catechist: Help from a Wise Patron—St. John Bosco’s example
Question: I need a patron saint for my new role as a youth leader and catechist. Please help! — Nervous but willing
Sr. Brittany Harrison,...
Sacrament Activity Pages for Students and Families
JEAN LARKIN
Here are three reproducible activity pages from our archives that you can use with your students when teaching about the Sacraments. Perfect to...
January 22: Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children (links)
Collect prayer:
God our Creator, we give thanks to you, who alone have the power to impart the breath of life as you form each...
First Reconciliation Prayer Bracelet
DIANE QUINTAL
Children preparing for First Reconciliation at St. Stephen the First Martyr parish make Prayer Bracelets to encourage them to learn their prayers and...
