Teaching Baptism
Lesson ideas and tips
WILLIAM O'LEARY
Experience isn’t the best teacher when it comes to teaching Baptism to children and young people (and most adults). How can...
Yes You Can—Teach About the Holy Spirit: Saul to Paul
The link between the Holy Spirit and conversion
LYNN WEHNER
Recently, on January 25, our liturgical calendar celebrated Paul’s dramatic conversion on the way to Damascus...
Baptism and Our Belonging to God
Discussion starters for exploring our first sacrament
BECKY GROTH
Belonging. Everyone, regardless of age, needs it. Hungers for it. Sometimes does ridiculous, dangerous, or unhealthy things...
Catholic I.Q. — The Lord’s Supper
Here’s a 20-question quiz on the Eucharist. It contains sample questions such as:
The patron saint of first communicants is ______________.
In Greek, eucharist...
Yes You Can—Teach About Sacraments: Awakening Faith and Conversion
Reflecting on being sealed with the Spirit
LYNN WEHNER
Confirmation perfects Baptismal grace” (CCC, 1316). Such a simple statement — with such profound meaning. For when...
St. Francis of Assisi, October 4 (a lesson + free activity)
Celebrate God’s creation!
Connie Clark
Have you ever seen dogs and cats at church? At this time of year, you might — along with hamsters, tortoises,...
Confirmation Holy Spirit Shield
A craft to inspire and encourage your students
SARA JONCKHEERE
This shield craft is designed to remind, inspire, and encourage the soon-to-be (or recently) confirmed of...
Living the Liturgical Year: The Conversion of St. Paul, January 25
St. Paul sees the light!
CONNIE CLARK
Wrong, wrong, wrong! Have you ever thought somebody was just plain wrong about something? Saul thought Jesus’ followers...
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...
Celebrating Sunday of the Word of God
A roundup of resources for studying and teaching about Scripture.
by Barb Szyszkiewicz
New on the liturgical calendar: Sunday of the Word of God, which takes...
