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Friday, December 5, 2025

A Real Steal

“You shall not steal.” (EXODUS 20:15) TERENCE HEGARTY “See, I told you it would be easy!” you heard Lee say. She startled you because you couldn’t...

Template for Prayer Bag Craft

Download this template to use with the craft found in Catechist magazine, February, 2019. Click on this link: Paper Bag Prayer Book Templates

Lesson Plan Template

Here is a handy Lesson Plan template from the Catechist Handbook and Planning Guide. You can download the template by clinking on the blue link...

First Communion Prep Tips: Adaptations for Children with Special Needs

By David and Mercedes Rizzo Holy Communion is one of the main ways we encounter Jesus. Preparation for First Communion is an important focus of...

Children’s Liturgy of the WORD — Second Sunday of Advent

Wishing you a blessed Second Sunday of Advent! Invite children to watch this special Children’s Liturgy of the Word. Thanks to Heidi and Mark from...

Catechist Survey 2020 — share your experience with us!

Are you a catechist? A DRE? A faith-formation leader? We need your input! Please take our survey so we can better serve you. In less...

Have a Blessed Thanksgiving

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Scripture Prompts Craft

Help children memorize Bible verses with this Scripture craft SARA JONCKHEERE In an effort to bring different types of prayer into your classroom, try this craft...

Catechist Web Activity: Letter to Parents

by The staff of Catechist CLICK HERE to download a pdf of this letter (English and Spanish versions). Copyright 2015, Bayard, Inc. All rights...

Extraordinary Urbi et Orbi blessing on March 27 (carries plenary indulgence)

From LaCroix International ... Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic Pope Francis has announced that he will give an extraordinary blessing "urbi et orbi" (to the...