Saint Kateri Tekakwitha: Native American Saint — July 14
On October 21 this year, Kateri Tekakwitha, a Native American woman from New York, will be canonized a saint. Kateri trusted in God at all times, even when people were against her. She is an example of faith for our lives today.
Celebrating Saints: St. Patrick
PATRICIA MATHSON
FEAST DAY: MARCH 17
As a teen Patrick was kidnapped and taken to Ireland by slave traders. He was put to work as a...
Artists of Memory
Memories are the breadcrumbs that mark a trail through life.
Using Music to Prayerfully Lead Youth to Christ
Mix Up Your Use of Musical Genres
KATE DANELUK
One of the first things we teach young people about prayer is that it is communication with...
Take This Ring: Teaching the Sacrament of Matrimony to Middle Schoolers
by Kate Ristow
For an activity that will help students understand the interrelationship between friendship and choosing a marriage partner, see the end of...
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...
Children’s Liturgy of the WORD — First Sunday of Advent
Wishing you a blessed First Sunday of Advent!
Invite children to watch this special Children’s Liturgy of the Word. Thanks to Heidi and Mark from...
Complete-A-Project Bible Search: Jesus Teaches about the Law
You can use this Complete-A-Project Bible Search activity with learners across a broad age range. This Bible Search is based on Matthew 5:17-37.
Celebrating St. Francis Xavier (Dec. 3)
Francis Xavier was born in 1506. As a young boy he lived with his family in a castle in Spain. He did well in school and enjoyed sports. As an adult, Francis shared the gospel with people in far away lands such as India and Japan. His life turned out very different from how he thought it would.
Living the Liturgical Year: St. Patrick, March 17
Get to know the real St. Patrick
CONNIE CLARK
When you think of St. Patrick, you might think of Ireland. After all, he’s the country’s...
