Exploring Saints and Feast Days with Young Adolescents

Exploring Saints and Feast Days with Young Adolescents

Author: Jenni Vankat

Publisher: Saint Mary's Press

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 106

ISBN-13: 0884899497

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Invite young adolescents to explore the significance of the saints and feast days and to discover their own call to discipleship. This leader's manual contains ten fully designed sessions that incorporate active, hands-on learning techniques and creative storytelling methods to guide young adolescents in an exploration of these saints and feast days: Our Lady of Guadalupe (December 12) Saint Blase (February 3) Saint Katharine Drexel (March 3) Saint John Baptist de La Salle (April 7) Saint Bernadette (April 16) Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha (July 14) Feast of the Assumption (August 15) Saint Andrew Kim Taegõn (September 20) Feast of All Souls (November 2) Feast of Christ the King (34th Sunday in Ordinary Time)


The Holy Spirit and the Church Catechist Guide

The Holy Spirit and the Church Catechist Guide

Author: Susan Stark

Publisher: Saint Mary's Press

Published: 2009-02

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 088489763X

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This ... faith formation program introduces young Catholic adolescents to Jesus Christ in a new way and inspires them to follow him. Fostering the faith of young adolescents involves helping them to make connections between the Catholic faith and everyday life.


Loyola Kids Book of Saints

Loyola Kids Book of Saints

Author: Amy Welborn

Publisher: Loyola Press

Published: 2011-09-29

Total Pages: 315

ISBN-13: 0829430202

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Book of SaintsWho are the saints, why are the lives of saints important for children, and what can children learn from lives and actions? In Loyola Kids Book of Saints, the first in the Loyola Kids series, best-selling author Amy Welborn answers these questions with exciting and inspiring stories, real-life applications, and important information about these heroes of the church. This inspiring collection of saints’ stories explains how saints become saints, why we honor them, and how they help us even today. Featuring more than sixty saints from throughout history and from all over the world, Loyola Kids Book of Saints introduces children to these wonderful role models and heroes of the church. Ages 8-12.


Celebrating the Saints

Celebrating the Saints

Author: Robert Atwell

Publisher: Canterbury Press

Published: 2017-02-27

Total Pages: 593

ISBN-13: 1848258828

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For every major feast, saint’s day and commemoration in the calendars of the Anglican churches of the UK, this liturgical resource and spiritual companion offers a feast of readings that reflects the richness, depth and variety of the Christian tradition from the earliest years of the church to the present day. Writings from across the centuries represent the Eastern, Western, Roman and Celtic traditions and constitute a vibrant history of Christianity manifested in the lives of hundreds of holy men and women as diverse as first century martyrs, or twentieth century social reformers. A complementary volume to Exciting Holiness which provides scripture readings and prayers for the calendar, this is now updated to include the additional commemorations in the Church of England’s calendar of saints.


Saints Around the World

Saints Around the World

Author: Meg Hunter-Kilmer

Publisher: Emmaus Road Publishing

Published: 2021-08-16

Total Pages: 469

ISBN-13: 1645851168

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The lives of the Saints are one of the most powerful ways God draws people to himself, showing us the love and the joy we can find in him. But so often, these Saints seem distant—impossibly holy or dull or unlike us in race and age and state in life. In Saints Around the World, you’ll meet over one-hundred Saints from more than sixty countries, including Saints with different disabilities, strengths, and struggles. The beautiful illustrations and captivating storytelling will introduce you and your children to new heavenly friends while also helping you fall more in love with Jesus. Each story in this book is written not only to capture the imagination but also to speak about God’s tremendous love and our call to be saints. There are stories in Saints Around the World for when you feel like life isn’t fair, when people are being unkind to you, when you’ve made a terrible mistake, when you’re struggling at school, when prayer is hard. And there are stories of shouting down Nazis, of fleeing a murderous villain, of making scientific discoveries, of smoking a cigar while enemy soldiers amputate your leg. There are scared Saints, brilliant Saints, weak Saints, adventurous Saints, abused Saints, overjoyed Saints, disabled Saints—and the point of every one of them is the love of God. Whether you’re checking the map to find Saints who look like you or perusing the extensive indices to find Saints with your skills or struggles, you’ll find countless stories in this book that remind you how very possible holiness is.


Canadian Saints Kids Activity Book

Canadian Saints Kids Activity Book

Author: Bonnie Way

Publisher: Saints 4 Kids

Published: 2020-05-06

Total Pages: 122

ISBN-13: 9781999099732

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Mother. Nun. Bishop. Healer. Teacher. Brother. Businesswoman. Mystic. Convert. These are titles worn by six holy Canadian men and women, now also known by the title of saint. From Canada's first teachers in the 1600s, to a simple religious brother whose prayer effected amazing miracles in the 1900s, these saints remain an example of faith and love today. St. Kateri Tekakwitha, St. Andre Bessette, St. Marie of the Incarnation, St. Marguerite Bourgeoys, St. Francois de Laval, and St. Marguerite d'Youville lived ordinary lives of great service and love to those around them. Filled with stories, word puzzles, colouring pages and more, kids will have fun exploring the lives of these holy men and women. While learning about these six saints, children will also learn about other aspects of the Catholic faith such as spiritual communion, sacramentals, mystics, the corporal works of mercy, and more. Canadian Saints Kids Activity Book is suitable for homeschools, Catholic schools, parish catechsism classes or kids clubs, and more.


Drama Tweens

Drama Tweens

Author: Katherine Turpin

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2017-03-13

Total Pages: 119

ISBN-13: 1532608004

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Because of their ever-changing personalities, their high energy, and their emerging ability to think critically, younger adolescents present a special faith formation challenge to the congregations who love them. This book explores an educational strategy of creating biblical dramas with tweens for spiritual formation and increased familiarity with the Christian tradition. The project of creating a drama for presentation to the congregation invites tweens to dig into the history of interpretation of the story, to make connections across the biblical text, and to engage with the characters in relevant ways to their own experiences. Writing and producing a small play in worship allows them to share their learnings with the rest of their faith community. The book helps prepare adult volunteers to better understand the transformations happening in the late elementary and middle school years and to lead tweens through this process with confidence. Five sample plays, all co-written and performed by the tweens of Christ Church United Methodist in Denver, Colorado, are also included. These slightly snarky but fearlessly faithful interpretations model the kind of depth engagement with biblical stories that the Drama Tweens process hopes to create.


The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth

The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth

Author: Brian Singer-Towns

Publisher: Saint Mary's Press

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 475

ISBN-13: 088489987X

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This reference is an understandable and down-to-earth guide to all things Catholic. The resource is appropriate for brushing up on specific Catholic terms and concepts or learning them for the first time. (Catholic)


Leader's Guide for Journey of Faith for Ordinary Time

Leader's Guide for Journey of Faith for Ordinary Time

Author: Mary Shrader

Publisher: Saint Mary's Press

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 94

ISBN-13: 0884898903

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"Has nine sessions and a retreat experience to help young people enter fully into the expectation and the joy of the Ordinary Time season. In addition to its fully developed sessions, this guide has strategies for encouraging real participation in liturgical and community life of the parish as it ritualizes and celebrates Ordinary Time"--Back cover.


Exploring Liturgical Seasons with Young Adolescents

Exploring Liturgical Seasons with Young Adolescents

Author: Mary Shrader

Publisher: Saint Mary's Press

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 105

ISBN-13: 088489729X

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Leaders can now take young adolescents inside the meaning of the most prominent liturgical seasons. Through this resource of over 50 different activities, young adolescents will examine concrete symbols of some of the most beloved traditions of the Church alongside popular practices of today. Activities include Rearview Mirror Messages "Piece" Be with You Advent Wreath Blessing Watch While You Wait Dressed for Christ The Immaculate Conception of Mary Preparing for Christmas Journey to the Inns: Las Posadas Family Tree: Feast of the Family The Magi Return Press Conference Welcome to Mardi Gras Return to God The Interruption of the "Now"