March, 2011 - Volume 4, Number 3
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Music Playlists |
Resources for Advent, Feast Days, and Special Days |
Lenten Resources
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Wisdom Posters |
Also see Bible Verses Cards, Scripture Clipart Cards. Bible Posters, and Wisdom of Saints Posters
Blog World Resources |
Catholic Icing
- St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Rosary for Kids- A Fun Craft!
- Make a Crown of Thorns for Lent
- Almsgiving Activity for Children During Lent
- Lenten Idea for Kids- Make an Offering Box
- First Communion Craft - Make a First Communion Banner
- Lenten Ideas for Kids {And a Linky!}
- Catholic Vacation Bible School Reviews
- Printable Lenten Calendar for Kids
- Frame a Prayer with Children
Engaging Faith
- Jesus Charades - To introduce a lesson on the Gospels, play a game of "Jesus Charades."
- Examination of Conscience for Teens
The Catholic Toolbox
- Celebrating the Mass Lesson- Entering the Church
- Celebrating the Mass Lesson - Opening Procession
- Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament
- Story Wheels - "A story wheel can be used with any lesson you are teaching. They are also a great way to supplement your Bible stories and help your students to remember the lesson."
- Ash Wednesday & Lent - activities, coloring, crafts, games, puzzles, quizzes, etc.
- Gospel for the Mass - March- April
JonathanFSullivan.com
- What makes for a healthy Catholic school?
- Free Webinar – 9½ Social Media Strategies for the Church - " I will be offering a follow-up to my previous webinar, Reaching Parishioners with Facebook. This free webinar will focus on constructing a social media strategy for your parish, school, or ministry."
Articles
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Articles from various sources
- Forgiveness by Reverend Richard Scheiner, Spirituality for Today March 2011
- Joy of Lent by Reverend Raymond Petrucci, Spirituality for Today March 2011
- Arise From The Ashes by Alexander O'Toole, Spirituality for Today March 2011
We are called to renew ourselves every day, to experience the refreshing and purifying love of God in our lives. - On Blessed and Cursed Consciousness - Ron Rolheiser
- Following Jesus - According to the Letter or the Spirit? - Ron Rolheiser
Articles for CATECHIST Magazine, January / February 2011:
- Creative Activity Centers for Your VBS by Kathy Carlisle
As your team begins to gather registrations for your VBS, it is time to consider how best to structure each day's activities
- Hi-Yo, Silver, Away! by Cullen Schippe
A catechist is passionate about community. To be a follower of Christ means to join with other people in a relationship—a family relationship that is the sign to the world of identification with Christ. “By this will people know that you are my disciples, that you have love for one another” (John 13:35).
- Craft Clip: Household Cardboard by Jeanne Heiberg
Use those many empty product boxes for various crafts.
- We Are the Body of Christ by Judith Costello
As the Body of Christ, we are called to be Jesus' hands in the world. We fulfill this mission when we work together and spread his love.To make this message into a visual activity for a large group of active boys and girls, I created a game. But first we discussed the message.
- The Call of Mission, Our Response by Genevieve L. Mougey, M.Div.
Stop using the terms service projects and service hours. Rather, call such experiences mission projects. As young people become more familiar with the term, they are more likely to integrate mission into their daily lives and thus be aware of how mission is an ongoing aspect of their Christian identity.
- Strategies for Helping Our Youngest Believers Grow in Faith by Kate Ristow
It takes a special kind of catechist to work with preschoolers!
- Saint Joseph and Familyhood by Jeanne Heiberg
On March 19 the Church honors St. Joseph, Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
- Build the Church Beginning in the Home by H. Richard McCord
The Second Vatican Council, the modern popes, and the U.S. Catholic bishops have emphasized a teaching on the Christian family that is both easy to overlook and difficult to put into practice.
- Guiding Lights: Principles of Discernment by Rev. James Schimelpfening, SM
"When you hold a sacred text in your hands, and ponder its wisdom, it is not enough to learn the meaning of the words alone. A sacred text is like the flame of a candle."
- Dealing with the Difficult by Marlene Sweeney
- Teaching beyond Borders by John Blazo, M.M.
Educating children to cross-cultural mission not only expands the world for them but also may be a way for the children to evangelize the adult parish community! That’s mission education at its best.
- Advice from Master Catechists—March 2011 by Kate Ristow, Dan Thomas, Chris Weber, and Sister Janet Schaeffler
Can you give us pointers on how best to merge our religious education programs? How can I find renewed enthusiasm for my ministry?
- Complete-A-Project Bible Search: The Transfiguration of Jesus by Alice Pfeifer, CSA
This Complete-A-Project Bible Search Activity is for teacher and students (grades 4-6) working together.
- God's Love in My Classroom by Sister Marie Roccapriore, M.P.F.
- Celebrating Saint Luigi Orione by Patricia Mathson
Brought Hope to Others; Feast day: March 12
- Prayerful Work by Mary McEntee McGill
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