"This books is brimming with engaging, catechist-tested activities that can be adapted for any faith formation program. These hands-on projects are sure to captivate students and families of all ages, all year long." -- Back cover.
Gives activities for prayer as a chat with our Father. Activities for teaching vocal, meditative, and contemplative prayer. Treats the following forms of prayer: blessing, petition, intercession, thanksgiving, and praise. Reproducible Grades 3-6. +
Each prayer relates to a real-life catechetical situation and reflects a firm belief in God's loving care for catechists and students, in the uniqueness of each child, and in the importance of catechetical ministry. Use these prayers for personal enrichment or adapt them for use at a catechist meeting. Whether you are a new or seasoned catechist, these uplifting prayers will renew, refresh, and inspire you from the first to the last.
For two-thousand years, Christians around the world have sought the Blessed Virgin Mary as a guide to growing closer to her Son, Jesus. Through Scripture, Catholic teaching, devotions, and countless works of art, we come to see Mary as our Mother, too. Through the Year with Mary by Katherine Bogner brings together the Church’s traditions in one place and provides a year-long plan for coming to know and love the Mother of God through Weekly passages from Scripture, saints, and scholars Reflections to nurture your understanding of Marian teaching and devotion Sacred art from around the world Marian prayers to teach you to grow closer to Jesus through Mary This comprehensive resource will help adults and children alike to entrust themselves to the most loving Mother of Jesus. Through the Year with Mary has received the nihil obstat and imprimatur. Nihil obstat: Msgr. Philip D. Halfacre, V.G. Censor Librorum Imprimatur: Most Rev. Daniel R. Jenky, C.S.C. Bishop of Peoria September 15, 2021
The liturgical year invites us to walk with Jesus through the most wonderful story ever told: the Gospel. In Through the Year with Jesus: Gospel Readings and Reflections for Children, catechist and popular blogger Katherine Bogner reveals the rich mystery of the seasons we celebrate in the Church. With Gospel readings for each week of the liturgical year, along with tools for reflection, discussion, and prayer, Through the Year with Jesus offers endless opportunities for discovering who Jesus is and better understanding Catholic teaching about his life and mission. Promote prayer and conversation about the life of Christ with children through Weekly readings from the Gospels Lectio Divina prompts to nurture personal prayer or journaling Sacred art to accompany the Gospel reading Stories of saints and many rich Catholic traditions for the liturgical year The easy-to-use format of Through the Year with Jesus helps adults lead children to an intimate encounter with the heart of Jesus through the rhythm of the liturgical year and the powerful words of Scripture.
Do you ever have trouble keeping the attention of restless children in your Sunday school classroom? Would you like some help in getting youngsterss interested in the Bible? Then try these puzzles, paper and pencil games, memory work activities, Bible drill games, board games, and action games that teach Bible truths and spiritual values.
The liturgical seasons are rich and diverse in meaning. Creating an early understanding of these seasons allow children to develop deep roots in Catholic tradition. This resource has faith-filled activities to help make these seasons come alive. Grades K-3. +