Digital Catechesis

Digital Catechesis is a social networking site created and administered by Caroline Cerveny SSJ that aims to be a "worldwide community for advancing the effective use of technology in all areas of faith formation." You can become a member and share with close to 100 other members, view one of the 80+ videos on the use of new technology in catechesis, and exchange ideas in the forum or in the chat room.

Homilies

Homilies is a Web site that offers just that... homilies, several of them in both English and Spanish from different homilists for each Sunday of the liturgical year. Homilies are posted no later than the week prior to the Sunday they are needed.

All for Jesus Webcast 3

All for Jesus WebCast for this week:
Playlist for Jan.25-31

1. Stand up and be Joyful - Susan Bailey
2. You Are- Karl Kohlhase
3. Don't Worry - Bernie Antkowiak
4. Fountain of You - Sean Clive
5. Jesus is Here Now - David Patrick Bryan
6.God's Love is Forever - Apostolica
7. If We Choose to Love - Margo B. Smith
8. When He Calls - Gerard Faucheux
9. Child of my God - Rise
10. How we adore You - Deacon Chuck Stevens
11. Baby Jesus - Susan Bailey
12.Hiding Place - Karl Kohlhase
13. Spending Time Adoring You - Margo B. Smith
14. Sacrament (Even More) -Deacon Jim Panchaud
15.Beyond Me - Sean Clive
16. The Old Lighthouse - David Patrick Bryan
17. I Believe that I shall see - Apostolica
18. I've Got an Angel - Rise
19. See Christ in All Things - Deacon Chuck Stevens
20. Immaculate Mantle - Susan Bailey

Be an Evangelizing Catechist

Be an Evangelizing Catechist, a posting on the blog of the Paulist National Catholic Evangelization Association, proposes 20 ways for a catechist to evangelize the children he or she teaches.

Christian Backgrounds and Wallpaper

Crossmap Christian Backgrounds and Christian Wallpaper offers over 200 free images. Some contain scripture passages or faith inspired captions while others contain no text and you can insert your own.

The Roots of Catholic Social Justice Teachings

The Roots of Catholic Social Justice Teachings is a PowerPoint presentation created by Sister Jeanne Marie Toriskie, OSF, PhD, for the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago Social Justice Committee in 2007. It provides an oveview of Catholic Social teachings from 1878 to 2005.

Catholic Fait Education Newsletter - January 25, 2010

The newest issue - January 25, 2010 - of the Catholic Faith Education Newsletter is now online at http://4catholiceducators.com/ezine1.htm

Free Catholic Coloring Pages

The Web site of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church offers several coloring pages on its Religious Education page. Themes included include:

• The Sacred Heart of Jesusand St. Margaret Mary
• Our Lady of Fatima, Lucia, Jacinta and Francisco
• St. Theresa The Little Flower
• The Blessed Trinity
• Guardian Angel
• Our Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI
• St. Patrick
• Our Lady of Mount Carmel and the Souls in Purgatory
• Moses and theTen Commandments
• Palm Sunday: Our Lord's Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem
• St. Paul Preaching in Athens
• St. Maximilian Kolbe
• Epiphany
• St. Simon Stock Receives the Brown Scapular
• Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha

For additional Bible coloring pages: http://4catholiceducators.com/lessonplans4.htm

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time - February 14, 2010

Resources on the Mass readings - Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time - February 14, 2010

Mass Readings
Fr. Lonsdale's Commentaries and Clip Art
Lectionary Resource for Catholics: word-sunday.com
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church Bible Study
Reflexions on This Week's Liturgy - Sadlier
Gospel of Lk 6:17, 20-26 - Articles, Commentaries, Homilies, Clipart, Coloring pages, Puzzles, Children's Stories
Lector Works: Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time - C
Lector's Notes: Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time - C
CNP Liturgical Planning - Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Music Suggestions

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - February 7, 2010

Resources on the Mass readings - Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time C - February 7, 2010:

Mass Readings
Fr. Lonsdale's Commentaries and Clip Art
Lectionary Resource for Catholics: word-sunday.com
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church Bible Study
Reflexions on This Week's Liturgy - Sadlier
Gospel of Lk 5.1-11 - Articles, Commentaries, Homilies, Clipart, Coloring pages, Puzzles, Children's Stories
Lector Works: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - C
Lector's Notes: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - C
CNP Liturgical Planning - Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Music Suggestions

Ave Maria - Three Versions

Ave Maria - Angela Gheorghiu

 Caccini Ave Maria by Andrea Bocelli

Hayley Westenra - Ave Maria

PBS Documentary on Pope John Paul II

"This PBS documentary looks at the former Pope's life in the context of his imminent beatification by the Vatican. It explores spiritual themes in his life, his openness to other religious traditions, his re-definition of sainthood in modern times and the impact that his charismatic personality and fearless fight for freedom had on individuals and nations alike. "

Holocaust Resources for Catholic Educators

January 27th is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The Holocaust Resources for Catholic Educators Website provides a number of resources under the following headings:

Guidelines for Teaching the Holocaust,
Resources For Historical Background on Anti-Judaism
Catholic Collaboration, Resistance and Rescue
Catholics and the Holocaust: Pope Pius XII
Church Relations with Germany, the Concordat Examined
Religious Persecution Under the Third Reich
Guidelines for Teaching About Genocide in Relationship to the Holocaust

Also of interest on the Resources for Catholic Educators Web site: Irena Sendler

All for Jesus Webcast 2

All for Jesus - Music and devotionals with links to contributing artists.

Playlist for Jan.18-24

1. I've Got an Angel - Rise
2. Jesus I Trust in You - Karl Kohlhase
3. Stand up and be Joyful - Susan Bailey
4. Carry On - Bernie Antkowiak
5. I Want to meet Jesus - Deacon Jim Panchaud
6.Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - Mark Van Nostrand
7. Spending Tinme Adoring You - Margo B. Smith
8. Into Your Arms - Sean Clive
9. Rise Up - Gerard Faucheux
10. Somewhere on a Cross - Apostolica
11. Psalm 51 - David Patrick Bryan
12.Elohim - Deacon Chuck Stevens
13. Child of my Godl - Rise
14. Lifted Up - Sean Clive
15.Hiding Place - Karl Kohlhase
16. AVe Maria - Apostolica
17. He Came into my Life - David Patrick Bryan
18. Don't Worry - Bernie Antkowiak
19. The Lord has come to save You - Susan Bailey
20. Stand the Line - Rise

The Association for Catechumenal Ministry

The Web site of the The Association for Catechumenal Ministry features articles on the RCIA process, the grace of the Churche's liturgy, and on how evangelization and catechesis serve the conversion process.

Best Catholic Books

Best Catholic Books is the blog of Sister Julia Darrenkampf, fsp where she posts (mostly) book reviews (text and videos). Her profile reads as follows:

A book is a dangerous thing: it can change your life! I became a Catholic because of a book. And I became a nun because of a bookstore--the Daughters of St. Paul bookstore in Philadelphia. And for 30 years, I've lived in a bookstore! (It's the perfect life for a book addict like me.) If you don't have some of the books I mention here, just write to me. As I said, I live in a bookstore!

Reaching out to the People in Haiti

'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink?
When did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you?
When did we see you ill or in prison, and visit you?'
And the king will say to them in reply, 'Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.' Matthew 25.37-40

Our response to the great needs of the people of Haiti at this time and in the years it will take to rebuild the country is a response to Christ's call to us.

“This is my chosen Son; listen to him.” Luke 9.35
"Do whatever he tells you." John 2.5

• Catholic Relief Services (United States)
  
• Development and Peace (Canada)
• Caritas (Australia)
  
• Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD)
  
• Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
  

Pastoral Concern for Migrant Communities

A ministry of welcome by Bishop Pat Lynch

"Why does our faith demand of us a pastoral concern for migrant communities? Bishop Pat Lynch introduces the principles of Catholic Social Teaching in which the Church’s mission to migrants is grounded. As we mark the World Day of Migrants and Refugees on 17 January, we are encouraged to welcome and accompany migrants as our brothers and sisters."

Christian Wallpaper and Backgrounds

Christian Wallpaper and Backgrounds offers new beautiful desktop backgrounds with Bible verses.

All for Jesus 'Webcast'

Listen to music and devotionals while you browse with the All for Jesus 'Webcast' . Great Webcast - a joy to listen to!

Playlist for Jan.11-Jan.17
 

1. Amazed - Sean Clive
2. Renew Your Love of the Lord - Apostolica
3. Child of my God - Rise
4. Come Holy Spirit - Margo B. Smith
5. Sacrament (Even More) - Deacon Jim Panchaud
6. Immaculate Mantle - Susan Bailey
7. Don't Worry - Bernie Antkowiak
8. When He Calls - Gerard Faucheux
9. The Anvil - Karl Kohlhase
10. The Old Lighthouse - David Patrick Bryan
11. I Have Heard - Deacon Chuck Stevens
12. Into Your Arms - Sean Clive
13. I've Got and Angel - Rise
14. Room in our Hearts - Susan Bailey
15. If We Choose to Love - Margo B. Smith
16. You Are - Karl Kohlhase
17. Jesus, Joy of Man's Desiring - Mark Van Nostrand
18. Praise the Lord my Soul - Apostolica
19. Face2Face -David Patrick Bryan
20. Fountain of You - Sean Clive

Knocking on Heavens Door - Comic Strip

"Knocking on Heavens Door is a free online comic strip about the misadventures of six-year-old Spencer and his best friend who hapens to be - Well - you decide." A comic strip with a theological bent!

Catholic Faith Education Newsletter - January 11, 2010

The January 11, 2010 edition of the Catholic Faith Education Newsletter is now online at http://4catholiceducators.com/ezine1.htm.

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time - January 31, 2009

Resources on the Mass readings - Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time - January 31, 2009:

Mass Readings
Fr. Lonsdale's Commentaries and Clip Art
Lectionary Resource for Catholics: word-sunday.com
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church Bible Study
Reflexions on This Week's Liturgy - Sadlier
Gospel of Lk 4:21-30 - Articles, Commentaries, Homilies, Clipart, Coloring pages, Puzzles, Children's Stories
Lector Works: Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time - C
Lector's Notes: Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time - C
CNP Liturgical Planning - Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Music Suggestions

More Bible Coloring Pages

As a follow-up to yesterday's post on coloring pages with biblical themes, here are a few more sources:

• On Noah's Ark Coloring Mural - Pairs of animals, the ark, scenery and Noah; all you need to make a mural! Nicely done by Jan Brett.
• Coloring Pages (no longer available) - A handful of drawings to color: Noah's Ark; Abraham; Isaac and Rebekah; God Calls Moses; God Guides His People; Moses and the Twelve Spies; Brave Queen Esther!; Baby Jesus is Born! The Three Wise Men; The Three Wise Men #2; Jesus in the Temple; John the Baptist; The Man from the Roof!; Zaccheus the Tax Collector; The Story of Lazarus; Jesus' Last Supper; The Very Good News!; 5 Loaves and 2 Fish; The Revelation: The New Heaven and the New Earth.

Thousands of other coloring pages on biblical themes can be found here: Resources for Catholic Educators - Bible Coloring Pages

Daily Bible Poster - Jeremiah 31.9

I will lead them to brooks of water, on a level road, so that none shall stumble. Jeremiah 31.9

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Bible Coloring Pages

There are a number of sources of coloring pages on biblical themes available online. Here are a few of them:

• Children's Coloring Pages - Over 60 coloring pages depicting Old Testament and New Testament scenes.
• Bible Coloring Book Pages - Hundreds of coloring pages with brief captions relating stories from the Old Testament and the New Testament.
• Bible Coloring Pages - A handful of nice printable coloring pages of biblical characters and scenes.

For additional Bible coloring pages: http://4catholiceducators.com/lessonplans4.htm

Christian Clipart by Themes

Christian Clipart by Themes is, as the title suggests, a tool to help you locate a clipart image on a specific theme. This listing gives easy access to tens of thousands of clipart under the following headings: Bible - Bible Stories - New Testament - Old Testament - Biblical Characters - Seasonal - Liturgical Year - Church - People in the Church - Objects in a Church - Angels - Saints - Sacraments - Christian Symbols - Prayer - Catechesis - Miscellaneous

God's Dream: Slide Presentation

God's Dream is a beautiful meditation in images and words adapted from Blessed James Alberione, founder of the Pauline Family. Very appropriate for vocation discernement and for confirmation preperation.

Bible Stories Coloring Book

Las historias de la Biblia is a document you can either download or print from scribd.com. It is a 23 pages coloring book depicting stories from the Old Testament. The excellent drawings are intended for younger children and the text at the bottom of each page relates (in Spanish) the illustrated story.

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You Are Mine by David Haas

More music by David Haas

Ten Ways to Love our Learners

Twenty-Third Publications author Melannie Svoboda, SND, lists ten ways to love our learners. Post on the Religion Teacher's Facebook page.

Daily Bible Poster - Luke 3.4

The voice of one crying out in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.'  Luke 3.4

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Third Sunday in Ordinary Time - January 24, 2009

Resources on the Mass readings - Third Sunday in Ordinary Time - January 24, 2009:

Mass Readings
Fr. Lonsdale's Commentaries and Clip Art
Lectionary Resource for Catholics: word-sunday.com
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church Bible Study
Reflexions on This Week's Liturgy - Sadlier
Gospel of Lk 1:1-4; 4:14-21 - Articles, Commentaries, Homilies, Clipart, Coloring pages, Puzzles, Children's Stories
Lector Works: Thirds Sunday in Ordinary Time - C
Lector's Notes: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time - C
CNP Liturgical Planning - Third Sunday in Ordinary Time - Music Suggestions

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time - January 17, 2009

Resources on the Mass readings- Second Sunday in Ordinary Time - January 17, 2009:

Mass Readings
Fr. Lonsdale's Commentaries and Clip Art
Lectionary Resource for Catholics: word-sunday.com
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church Bible Study
Reflexions on This Week's Liturgy - Sadlier
Gospel of John 2.1-11 - Articles, Commentaries, Homilies, Clipart, Coloring pages, Puzzles, Children's Stories
Lector Works: Second Sunday in Ordinary Time - C
Lector's Notes: Second Sunday in Ordinary Time - C
CNP Liturgical Planning - Second Sunday in Ordinary Time - Music Suggestions

Daily Bible Poster - Daniel 12.3a

But the wise shall shine brightly like the splendor of the firmament... Daniel 12.3a

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Baptism of the Lord - Year C - January 10, 2009

Resources on the Mass readings- Baptism of the Lord - January 10, 2009:

Mass Readings
Fr. Lonsdale's Commentaries and Clip ArtLectionary Resource for Catholics: word-sunday.com
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church Bible Study
Reflexions on This Week's Liturgy - Sadlier
Gospel of Luke 3:15-16, 21-22 - Articles, Commentaries, Homilies, Clipart, Coloring pages, Puzzles, Children's Stories
Lector Works: Baptism of the Lord - C
Lector's Notes: Baptism of the Lord - C
CNP Liturgical Planning - Baptism of the Lord - Music Suggestions