Let us Give Thanks to the Lord our God!
DEBORAH McCANN
The second half of the Mass, the Liturgy of the Eucharist is short—but so very full of meaning! We watch the priest do...
3 Easy-to-Make Games: Put Fun into Your Lessons
SR. NANETTE ZEIMET, SND
All children learn better if they are having fun doing so. One way to do this is by playing a game on...
How to Teach the Ten Commandments to Children
PEGGY WEBER
When people think of the Ten Commandments, the words "covet" and "neighbor's wife" comes to mind—or the image of Charlton Heston holding two...
Catholic I.Q — The Church’s Social Teaching
BY DAVID O’BRIEN
Here’s a 20-question quiz on the Church Social Teaching. It contains sample questions such as:
The___ is where people should first learn...
Ideas for Increasing Effectiveness in Multicultural Adolescent Catechesis
BY MARY LOU ROSIEN
The teens we minister to come from every conceivable background and situation. No two are exactly alike and none have the...
Teaching How to Pray with Christ
Rediscover the Fourth Task of Catechesis
Marc Cardaronella
The fourth task of catechesis is teaching the Christian how to pray with Christ. In the Gospel accounts...
Parishes Implementing a Children’s Liturgy of the Word
By Lisanne V. Jensen
Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLW) programs are a growing trend at many parishes across the country. During CLW, young children...
Keeping Christ in the Center of Marriage
A Craft to Support a Lesson on Matrimony
SARA JONCKHEERE
The significance and meaning of the sacrament of Matrimony is not always easily understood by children....
Praying with Gregorian Chant
Suggestions for Getting Started
KATE DANELUK
About 10 years ago I was reviewing the music program my husband and I had developed for our local Catholic...
5 Things Youth Ministers Would Like Parents to Know
BY MARY LOU ROSIEN
Parents are the first educators of their children.
We recognize your ability and desire to form your children in the...
