February 16, 2009 - Volume 2, Number 4

 

 

Resources Featured on the Catholic Faith Education Blog

 

§ Office of Catholic Youth :: Resources - The Web site of the Office of Catholic Youth of the Archdiocese of Toronto has a number of resources for those involved in youth ministry. Read More...

New Jerusalem Bible§ New Jerusalem Bible - This Web site offers a searchable version of the New Jerusalem bible. Read More...

§ Catholic Dictionary - There are a number of dictionaries of Catholic terms available online. Read More...

§ Dedication of a Cathedral - The Web site of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston offers a large number of catechetical resources on the dedication of a cathedral. Read more...

§ We are the Children of the World Answering your Call - The Catholic Online Web site has a delightful 10 minutes music video. Read More...

§ Songs of Catholicism for Kids - The Dogma Dogs is the creation of Amy Lewkowicz, who holds masters degrees in both theology and liturgical music. The write up on the cdbaby.com Web site states that her music is "just plain fun." I most definitely agree, but it is also good "theology" in small bites for children. Read More...

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Technology and Religious Education

 

§ Catholic Music Express: Inspiration in Word & Song - This Web site created and maintained by Jim O'Meara offers archived weekly one hour shows with lots of good songs by various catholic artists interspersed with brief but excellent information bits. The first of these shows was broadcast in November 2008. The broadcasts are quite interesting and professionally made. divider

Resources on the Sunday Readings

February 22
7th Sunday of Ordinary Time


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Crossword Puzzle
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Bible Study

March 1
1st Sunday of Lent


Lonsdale Clipart
Crossword Puzzle
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Bible Study

March 8
2nd Sunday of Lent


Lonsdale Clipart
Crossword Puzzle
Crossword Puzzle 2
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Bible Study

March 15
3rd Sunday of Lent


Lonsdale Clipart
Crossword Puzzle
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Bible Study

March 29
5th Sunday of Lent


Lonsdale Clipart
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Bible Study

Other Resources
on Sunday Readings

Gospel of Mark - Articles, Commentaries, homilies, Clipart, Coloring Pages, Puzzles, Children's Stories

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Printable Monthly Calendar

 

February 2009

February 2009 Calendar Printout PDF document

February 2009

March 2009 Calendar Printout PDF document

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Words of Wisdom Posters

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"Whatever you do, think not of yourselves but of God." --Saint Vincent Ferrer.

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Reflect that in reality you have a greater need to serve [the poor] than they have of your service." -- Angela Merici

More Word of Wisdom Posters

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Scripture Cards

 

Download and print a sheet of four scripture cards to print, cut and give to students, catechumens, or friends ( yes, of course you may keep one for yourself  (-: )...

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Matthew 15.28 Download PDF document

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Daniel 3.70 Download PDF document

Also see Scripture Clipart Cards and Scripture Posters

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Other Useful Resources Online

 

Lenten Clipart - Resources for Catholic Educators

Lent - Resources for Catholic Educators

Site Reviews: Lenten Season - Resources for Catholic Educators

Prayer - Resources for Catholic Educators

The Latest Scoop - Resources for Catholic Educators

Lesson Plans / Activities for the Lenten Period:

Bread or Stone - Penitential Preparation

Stations of the Cross Project

Making Space for God

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Articles Online

 

§ Lectio Divina, Framework of Teresian Prayer by Fr. Sam Anthony Morello, Discalced Carmelite

We might sum up what Guigo II says of the four elements of lectio divina in the following ways: reading seeks; meditation finds (meaning); prayer demands; contemplation tastes (God).

§ Listening to that Soft Still Voice Within by Mother Nadine

§ A look back at the history of Lenten practices by Kelley Kepler, Catholic Herald

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