The Joy of a Clean Heart : A craft about Penance and Reconciliation
SARA JONCKHEERE
Sin has a way of weighing us down and hardening our hearts. Children feel this too and need to be taught that the...
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...
Peeps from Sheep: Animated video on Confession
Peeps from Sheep #4 - White as Wool from Catholics Come Home on Vimeo.
Explaining Baptism and Confirmation
One of the traditional images of the church is that of the ark. In this model, the goal is to get everyone on board,...
The Sacrament of Reconciliation Explained – a 6-min. video
With words and a busy free-hand sketch-pad, this video illustrates a lesson on why we confess, and what happens in the Sacrament of Penance...
Anointing of the Sick – 5-minute video from Catholic Central
The Catholic Central team explains the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick with compassion and humor. Suitable for all ages.
Image credit: Courtesy of...
Catholic IQ —Test Your Knowledge of the Sacraments
David O'Brien
Here’s a 20-question quiz on the Sacraments. It contains sample questions such as:
The sacrament of Penance is also known as _____________.
___________...
Each Priest is a Jacob’s Ladder (a 2-min video explaining the vocation to the...
Bishop Robert Barron ordains Dominican priests in this short video that captures some of the actual ordination, as it offers a call to the...
Activities for Exploring the Mass
The Mass calls us together as a community. We were created to give praise and glory to the God who loves us without end. We remember all that God has done for us.
Prayers to Prepare for Confession Prayer Service
Seeking the proper disposition for a good examination of conscience
MARC CARDARONELLA
God has a soft spot for repentant sinners. This seems contrary to how we...