All for Jesus WebCast - Playlist for Mar.29-Apr.3

The songs playlist for the All for Jesus WebCast for this week is:

1. Elohim - Deacon Chuck Stevens
2. Something Beautiful - Susan Bailey
3. Somewhere on a Cross - Apostolica
4. For Me - Karl Kohlhase
5. I Will Carry You - Sean Clive
6. Believe in Me - Deacon Jim Panchaud
7. You Love Me Better - Margo B. Smith
8. You Are My Friends - David Patrick Bryan
9. Come to the Cross - Dan Duet
10. See Christ in All Things - Deacon Chuck Stevens
11. Come and Rest - Bernie Antkowiak
12. Stand the Line - Rise
13. When He Calls - Gerard Faucheux
14. Hiding Place - Karl Kohlhase
15. My God, my God Why have you abadoned me - Apostolica
16. My Body and Blood - David Patrick Bryan
17. Calvary - Sean Clive
18. This Heart of Stone - Susan Bailey
19. Thank You Lord - Margo B. Smith
20. We Come to Return - Deacon Chuck Stevens

Magnificat Magazine

Magnificat is a monthly Magazine published in English, French and Spanish. It is an excellent resource for those who wish to pray every day with the Church. The online version is usually accessible only to paying subscribers but is freely accessible during Holy Week and all of April.

Resources to Promote Vocations

National Office for Vocation (UK): Resources - "On this page you will find some of the resources the National Office for Vocation has created to help promote a vocational culture."

Nine Holy Hours - This series of reflections has been developed for use by a group of lay people in the parish, to promote prayer for vocations and evangelisation.They could be used as the basis of an evening of prayer once a month with Adoration or as a structured novena.

Sacramental Preparation & RCIA - These 4 modules can be used as part of any preparation programmes for Baptism, Confirmation & Marriage. There is also a format for an RCIA meeting on the idea of our personal vocation, of being called by God.

School Resources - These materials presented as Word Documents and PowerPoint Presentations can be used in classrooms, for Assemblies, for days looking at "My Vocation" or as part of a Careers and Vocations Service Week.

Also available on this page: University resources, leaflets, and a prayer resource for all the Family.

Daily Bible Poster - Mark 6.50

“Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.” -- Mark 6.50

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Church History Time-line

The History of the Catholic Church (PDF) - A time-line (chart) of Church history with points of interest.

Father Damien

Father Damien - This is an article in Wikipedia on Father Damian who was canonized on October 11, 2009.

Classical Relief for Haiti 'The 'Prayer '

23 artists come together to bring about the first ever 'classical band aid' for HAITI - 'The Prayer'.

Archbishop Romero - 30 years Later

A new Web site called The Archbishop Romero Trust marks the 30th anniversary of his death.
This website makes available a precious resource bank of materials on Archbishop Romero’s life and martyrdom:

• texts of his homilies as Archbishop between 1977 and 1980 and his four Pastoral Letters all in English translation;
• photographs from childhood to his assassination and funeral;
• lectures and literature about Archbishop Romero,
  
• links to other websites, news of future events and much more.

 Image: by Pedro Nonualco

For more resources on Archbishop Oscar Romero see: http://4catholiceducators.com/romero.htm

Core Theology on the Papacy

Core Theology on the Papacy is a document that was prepares as a "Resource for Catechesis in Preparation for the Visit of the Holy Father to the United States". The introductory paragraph reads as follows:

"The following information pertains to three general areas of catechesis in preparation for the pastoral visit of Pope Benedict XVI in April of 2008. The first area, “The Ministry of the Pope” deals with the unique office of the Roman Pontiff in the life of the Church. The second area, “The Present Pontiff,” attempts to acquaint the faithful with aspects of the personal life and vocation of Pope Benedict XVI, as well as his service prior to his election as Supreme Pontiff. The third area, “The Pope as Bishop,” presents the office of the Supreme Pontiff, and the College of Bishops in union with him. It emphasizes areas of ministry and authority exercised by the Pope. These resources rely upon Scripture, The Catechism of the Catholic Church, The United States Catholic Catechism for Adults, Canon Law and secondary sources."

Lex Orandi, Lex Credendi: Implications for Catechesis

Lex Orandi, Lex Credendi: Implications for Catechesis by Catherine Dooley, OP, Ph.D.

In the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy [CSL] and subsequent documents,Vatican II not only offered the church a new way of celebrating sacraments, but a new way of thinking about sacraments. In this essay, I would like to consider several of these developments and their implications for catechesis.

Orientations: a collection of helps for prayer

Orientations: a collection of helps for prayer is a guide for those who wish some direction in praying. It was written byJ. Veltri, sj. The table of content of this guide has the following major headings:

• Instructions on praying
• Suggestions for prayer and spiritual guidance
• Spiritual exercises of Ignatius of Loyola
• Helps in decision-making
• Various Prayer Patterns
• Various Ways of Reflecting on Experience
• 12-step-type help for inward journey
• Special readings
• Special prayers
• Special Poems

Sunday School Coloring Pages

sonntagsschule.org is a German Website that offers resources for Sunday school. Among these are a handful of very nice coloring pages depicting: the ark of Noah, Zacheus in a tree, David and Goliath, Jesus calming the sea, children coloring or praying, Mary Magdalene washing Jesus' feet, Saint Francis and Saint Clare...

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

Passion and Resurrection Coloring Book

Pasión Resurrección - A 10 pages coloring book with wonderful line drawings depicting the journey of Jesus from the triumphal entry into Jerusalem to the Ascension. The captions at the bottom of each page are in Spanish.

Color Ear Lap as Ion

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

Catholic Faith Education Newsletter - March 22, 2010

The March 22, 2010 edition of the Catholic Faith Education Newsletter is now available online at http://4catholiceducators.com/ezine1.htm.

Resources on Sunday Readings - 2nd Sunday Easter

Mass Readings
Lectionary Resource for Catholics: word-sunday.com
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church Bible Study
Reflexions on This Week's Liturgy - Sadlier
Gospel of John 20.19-31 - Articles, Commentaries, Homilies, Clipart, Coloring pages, Puzzles, Children's Stories
Lector Works: Palm Sunday  - C
Lector's Notes: Palm Sunday - C
CNP Liturgical Planning - Easter Season - Music Suggestions

Resources on the Mass readings - Easter

Lectionary Resource for Catholics: word-sunday.comSt. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church Bible Study
Reflexions on This Week's Liturgy - Sadlier
John 20.1-9 - Articles, Commentaries, Homilies, Clipart, Coloring pages, Puzzles, Children's Stories
Lector's Notes: Easter Sunday - C
CNP Liturgical Planning - Holy Week - Music Suggestions

Daily Bible Poster - John13_14

...if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. --John13_14

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Craft: Da Vinci's Last Supper

The blog Catholic Icing offers hundreds of crafts ideas to mark liturgical seasons and feast days. Take a look at this creative craft idea: a Last Supper Scene based on DaVinci's masterpiece: Holy Thursday / Last Supper Craft.

Bible story coloring book

This Web pages contains over 40 images. Click on any one of them to obtain a large black and white line drawing that can be printed as a coloring page.
For additional Bible coloring pages: http://4catholiceducators.com/lessonplans4.htm

Church Vestments and Saint Patrick

The Web site Catholic Guide is a wiki (similar to Wikipedia) that focuses exclusively on all things Catholic. One of the contributor to this site is 16 year old Tom from the Diocese of Antwerp, Belgium who created colorful drawings of church vestments (pope, cardinal, bishop, priest, deacon) and depictions of Saint Patrick, Saint Nicholas and Pope Benedict. (Scroll down the page to see these)

Project Hope Bags

Project Hope Bags is a nationwide interfaith outreach project  initiated by the high school youth and adults at Christ the Good  Shepherd Catholic Community in Spring, TX. The Project centers around  the creation and distribution of Hope Bags - bags containing food,  information on places to go for assistance, and personal messages of  hope and encouragement. These bags are given to participants to carry in  their cars so that when they encounter a panhandler or someone else in  need, they can give that person a Hope Bag.

Daily Bible Poster - Isaiah 50.5

Listen to me, my people, and give heed to me, my nation; for a teaching will go out from me, and my justice for a light to the peoples.-- Isaiah 50.5

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Lenten Activities for Kids

The blog This That and the Other Thing has a recent posting on Lenten Activities for Kids that provides links to several online Lenten resources for children.

Daily Bible Poster - Isaiah 49.16

I have inscribed you on the palms of my hands.
--Isaiah 49.16

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A Lenten Series on the Easter Triduum

Three Holy Days: A Lenten Series on the Easter Triduum is a PDF document available on the Web site of Nativity Catholic Church in Longwood Florida. This five page resource explains the the meaning and importance of these days.

Liturgy of the Word with Children

Liturgy of the Word with Children was published by the Liturgy Office of the Bishops’ Conference of England & Wales. Here is the table of content of this 22 PDF document:

Foreword 4
Introduction 5
General Principles of Liturgy 5
Elements
The Liturgy of the Word 6
Proclaiming the Word 7
Responding to the Word 7
Intercession 8
Silence 8
Music 9
Environment 9
Ministries
Leader 10
Reader 10
Musician 11
Priest Celebrant 11
Celebrating Liturgies of the Word with Children
A model 12
Commentary 13
Preparation 16
Conclusion 17
Appendix
Directory for Masses with Children (A Summary) 19

Way of the Cross for Children

This PDF document on the Web site of the Claritians offers a Way of the Cross for children.

Beatitudes Coloring Pages

This page on the Web site of the Church of the Resurrection in Rochester, MN contains 8 coloring pages, one for each of the beatitudes. Note the typo in the text at the top of the page: "Beautitudes". A felicitous mistake - there is indeed something very beautiful about living the beatitudes!

Catholic Faith Education Newsletter March 8, 2010

The March 8, 2010 issue of the Catholic Faith Education Newsletter is now online at http://4catholiceducators.com/ezine1.htm

Three Minute Liturgical Catechesis

These 26 short articles - Three Minute Liturgical Reflections (PDF) - were written by the Worship Office of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati as brief reflections on the Mass.

Resources for Mass Readings - Palm Sunday - March 28, 2010

Resources on the Mass readings - Palm Sunday - March 28, 2010

Mass Readings
Lectionary Resource for Catholics: word-sunday.com
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church Bible Study
Reflexions on This Week's Liturgy - Sadlier
At the procession with palms: Lk 19:28-40 - Articles, Commentaries, Homilies, Clipart, Coloring pages, Puzzles, Children's Stories
During Mass: Gospel of Luke 22:14 - 23:56 - Articles, Commentaries, Homilies, Clipart, Coloring pages, Puzzles, Children's Stories
Lector Works: Palm Sunday  - C
Lector's Notes: Palm Sunday - C
CNP Liturgical Planning - Holy Week - Music Suggestions

Handbook for Evangelization and Catechetical Ministry

The Office for Evangelization and Catechetical Ministry of the Diocese of San Diego offers a online Handbook for Evangelization and Catechetical Ministry. Sections of the handbook focus on policies and guidelines in the Diocese of San Diego, but much of the material can be helpful to those involved in catechetical ministry anywhere.

Center for Theology and Natural Sciences

The Center for Theology and Natural Sciences Web site offers hundreds of articles. The articles are organized under the following headings:

Subjects: Genetics | Evolution | Physics & Cosmology | History | Ethics | Cognitive & Neuroscience | Computing | Philosophy | Environment/Ecology | Religion
     
Themes: The Relation of Science & Religion | Purpose & Design | Hope | Origins | Controversy | The Future | Global Perspectives  |  Faith | Aging | Health | Pain and Suffering
     
Questions: Apologetics | What Makes Us Human? | Are we Free? | Does God Act? | Where did we Come From? | Was the Universe Designed? | Did the Universe Have a Beginning? | Are We Alone?

NEWSBOYS - Born Again Video

Teens would love both the music and be sensitive to the social justice issues raised in this music video.

Welcoming Catechumens into Church

USCCB News Release: USCCB Liturgist: Welcoming Catechumens into Church a Job for all Catholics, February 22, 2010.

"During Lent candidates for the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist) experience final preparation to become members of the Catholic Church.  The “Elect,” as they are called, rely on the whole Church to welcome them.Father Richard Hilgartner, assistant director of the Secretariat of Divine Worship at the United States Conference on Catholic Bishops offered ten things Catholics can do to welcome new members into the Church" 

 The news release lists these 10 things to consider for the RCIA.

HS Framework for the Development of Catechetical Materials

Adaptation of Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework for the Development of Catechetical Materials (PDF) for Young People of High School Age for use in Parish and Youth Ministry Programs was published by the Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis of the  United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in January 2010.

Momopoly: Lent for Little Ones

Lent for Little Ones - on Kate Wicker's Web site Momopoly:

"My oldest daughter is only five, so I don't expect her draw a long list of sacrifices. However, it's my firm belief that even the smallest children can begin their journey to the cross with Jesus during Lent. Here are a few ways I make this liturgical season come alive for my little ones"