Preparing for First Holy Communion Prayer Service
A short prayer service to conclude preparation before the big day
MARC CARDARONELLA
The Eucharist is the ultimate sacrament of initiation. Some might think that role...
The Liturgist as Catechist: An Interview
Catechists aren’t liturgists! Yet, the National Directory for Catechesis tells us that catechists are called to promote “an active, conscious genuine participation in the liturgy of the Church, not merely by explaining the meaning of the ceremonies, but also by forming the minds of the faithful for prayer…” (n. 20, #2).
The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Activities to help learn about these gifts
JARED DEES
Whether you are preparing your students for Confirmation or just wish to introduce them to the seven...
Teaching the Sacraments with Digital Creativity
Computers, laptops, smartphones, tablets, interactive whiteboards, apps, blogs, and tweets: Technology is part of our everyday lives at home, in school, and in the parish. Technology is here to stay, and it can be a great gift in ministry!
Bears Can Eat Red Apples or Marshmallows
CONNIE STEWART
Connie Stewart's students learn the names of the seven Sacraments with the help of this simple sentence: Bears Can Eat Red Apples or...
Saints & Sacraments: John Vianney, a patron for Holy Orders
BARBARA YOFFIE
The humble and holy St. John Vianney is one of the most beloved priests in the history of the Catholic Church. He...
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...
First Penance Prep Tips: Adaptations for Children with Special Needs
By David and Mercedes Rizzo
The sacrament of Penance can be difficult for some people with special needs. This sacrament may pose a challenge for...
Catholic I.Q. — Water and Spirit
Enjoy these quizzes about Baptism
DAVID O’BRIEN
Here’s a 20-question quiz about Baptism. It contains sample questions such as:
Jesus commissioned the apostles to “make ______________...
The Source and the Summit
Sharing the bold, clear teaching of the Eucharist
LYNN WEHNER
In the Catholic faith, few things are more clearly stated than the central teaching...
