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...
Saints & Sacraments: St. Philip Neri, a patron for Confirmation
BARBARA YOFFIE
Italian priest Philip Neri had a deep devotion to the Holy Spirit. One evening while praying in the catacombs of Rome, he experienced...
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...
Strengthening Those Who Suffer
A short Catholic film and study guide on the Anointing of the Sick
BECKY GROTH
To our teens, the Anointing of the Sick is often like...
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...
Saints & Sacraments: St. Maximilian Kolbe, a patron for the Sacrament of Anointing of...
BARBARA YOFFIE
Maximilian Kolbe was a Franciscan priest and missionary. His great love for the Blessed Virgin Mary inspired his work and spirituality. During...
Catholic I.Q. — Confirmed In Faith
Here’s a 20-question quiz on Confirmation. It contains sample questions such as:
Preparation for Confirmation should aim toward a more lively familiarity with the...
The Gift of Jesus
A prayer service for First Communion families
DEANNA BARTALINI
The Eucharist is central to our faith. All our life flows out of our receiving the Body...
Making a Good Confession (video + suggested resources)
This video will be helpful for teens and adults.
Note the suggestions at the end for ways to prepare for confession:
1. Examination of Conscience
2. Use...
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...
