“I desire mercy, not sacrifice.” For I have come to call not the righteous but sinners.’ --Matthew 9.13
Monday, January 31, 2011
First Communion Banners
Blogging home-schooling mom Angie (My Little Blessings blog) has a series of articles on First communion banners:
- How to Make a First Communion Banner
- First Communion Banner Examples
- More Than 40 First Communion Banner Examples
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
Daily Bible Poster - Matthew 7.21
‘Not everyone who says to me, “Lord, Lord”, will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only one who does the will of my Father in heaven. --Matthew 7.21
Bible Saint Activity Booklet
The Bible Saint Activity Booklet is a 31 pages PDF document written by Theresa Doyle. The booklet outlines 4 activities focusing on saints and also contains the material to implement these activities. See the article on the Catechist's Journey blog on this booklet.
Groaners - A Bit of Humor
Some friars were behind on their belfry payments, so they opened up a small florist shop to raise the funds. Since everyone liked to buy flowers from the "men of God," the rival florist across town thought the competition was unfair. He asked the good fathers to close down, but they would not. He went back and begged the friars to close. They ignored him. He asked his mother to ask the friars to get out of business. They ignored her, too. So the rival florist hired Hugh MacTaggart, the roughest and most vicious thug in town to "persuade" them to close. Hugh beat up the friars and trashed their store, saying he'd be back if they didn't close shop. Terrified, they did so, thereby proving (Brace yourself.)
That Hugh, and only Hugh, can prevent florist friars.
That Hugh, and only Hugh, can prevent florist friars.
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If God hadn't wanted us to sleep, he wouldn't have invented pews.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Daily Bible Poster - Psalm 62.5
Church History Presentation
Church History Presentation intended for grade 7 Students. This is a PDF document (transcribed from a PowerPoint presentation) on the origins of the origins of the Catholic Church with a definition of some key concept related to the Church.
Also available is a short quiz in the material covered in the presentation.
Also available is a short quiz in the material covered in the presentation.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Daily Bible Poster - Matthew 7.24
Everyone then who hears these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock. -- Matthew 7.24
Blog: Catechesis in the third Millenium
Catechesis in the Third Millenium is the blog of William O’Leary, Director of Religious Education at Church of the Ascension in Overland Park, KS. This blog is "designed to share insights and ideas for carrying out the work of catechesis in a Catholic parish" and it features a number of useful articles in each of the following categories:
- Advent
- Catechetical textbooks
- Catechists
- Challenges of teaching the Faith
- Classroom
- DRE Challenges
- Family Ideas
- Lent
- Liturgical Seasons
- Media/Technology
- Methodology
- Parents
- Quote of the Week
- Resources for Catechists
- Sacramental Preparation
- Saints
- Teaching Tip
- The Mass
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Daily Bible Poster - Genesis 12.1-3
“I will make of you a great nation,and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. ” -- Genesis 12.1-3
Meditation with Children
Jenefer Lopez, a fifth grade catechist and homeschooling mom, has posted an interesting article on her blog Raparians at the Gate on the reaction of her students to meditative prayer: MED-I-TATE, MED-I-TATE . . .
See a previous blog article on the Catholic Faith Education blog on Meditation with Children.There is also a suggested prayer activity that incorporates meditation on the Resources for Catholic Educators Web site: Praying your Experiences
See a previous blog article on the Catholic Faith Education blog on Meditation with Children.There is also a suggested prayer activity that incorporates meditation on the Resources for Catholic Educators Web site: Praying your Experiences
Monday, January 24, 2011
Daily Bible Poster - 2 Corinthians 5.20
So we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us; we entreat you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. -- 2 Corinthians 5.20
Engaging Faith New Testament Activities and Lesson Plan
The Engaging Faith blog offers three short New Testament Scripture activities that can enrich Scripture or faith synthesis courses. One of these provides a list of Gospel references and asks students to use them to develop journal entries or illustrations for each station of the cross. Another activity provides students with an easy way to remember the books of the New Testament.
Also on the same blog see: Lesson Plan: Development of the New Testament Canon - "This lesson plan is useful for anyone teaching a course on the Introduction to the New Testament. Access to computers and the internet is required, so students should have laptops at their desks or they should be taken to the school computer lab or library."
Also on the same blog see: Lesson Plan: Development of the New Testament Canon - "This lesson plan is useful for anyone teaching a course on the Introduction to the New Testament. Access to computers and the internet is required, so students should have laptops at their desks or they should be taken to the school computer lab or library."
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Daily Bible Poster - 2 Corinthians 5.1
...we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. -- 2 Corinthians 5.1
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Daily Bible Poster - 1 Peter 1.23
You have been born anew, not of perishable but of imperishable seed, through the living and enduring word of God.-- 1 Peter 1.23Friday, January 21, 2011
Daily Bible Poster - Matthew 8.8
Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof; but only speak the word, and my servant will be healed. -- Matthew 8.8
A Bit of Humor
"I never celebrate Mass in Latin," the priest explained.
The lady sniffed and muttered, "If Latin was good enough for Jesus, it should be good enough for you!"
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A local priest joined a community service club, and the members thought they would have some fun with him. Under his name on the badge they printed "Hog Caller" as his occupation.
Everyone made a big fanfare as the badge was presented. The priest responded by saying: "I usually am called the 'Shepherd of the Sheep'... but you know your people better than I do."
Everyone made a big fanfare as the badge was presented. The priest responded by saying: "I usually am called the 'Shepherd of the Sheep'... but you know your people better than I do."
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Daily Bible Poster - Matthew 5.13
You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled under foot.-- Matthew 5.13Monday, January 17, 2011
Daily Bible Poster - Matthew 5.10
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.-- Matthew 5.10
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Daily Bible Poster - Matthew 5.9
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Matthew 5.9View Poster
Bible Posters Archive
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Friday, January 14, 2011
Wrong Department - A Bit of Humor
"I'm sorry," the priest answered, "I'm in sales, not management."
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Daily Bible Poster - Matthew 5.6
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Matthew 5.6View Poster
Bible Posters Archive
How To Lead a 90-Minute Catechetical Session on Holiday Dinners
You have permission to use, reprint, and distribute this team resource for free for your entire RCIA team.
Download the PDF Document
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Pictures for your Bulletin - Christian Clipart
acliparthistory.com offers a small number of black and white Christian clipart mostly taken from old illustrated books. The images are organised under the following categories:
Old Testament - Civilisations (Pictures of life in civilisations mentioned in the Bible) - Church History - New Testament - Other Times (Covering all periods from the second to the 21st century)The owner of this site claims that "To the best of my knowledge all the pictures are in the public domain."
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Daily Bible Poster - Matthew 5.4
Monday, January 10, 2011
Catholic Faith Education News - January 2011
The January 2011 edition of the Catholic Faith Education Newsletter is now availalble online at http://4catholiceducators.com/ezine1.htm.
As usual I welcome and value your comments and suggestions. They help me determine what content I should focus on when preparing each edition of the newsletter.
Gilles
Catechetical Resources - Archdiocese of Philadelphia
The Office of Catechetical Formation on th eWebsite of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia offers several resources that can be useful to catechists in other US dioceses or Countries:
Liturgy Preparation Forms
Liturgy of the Word Preparation Form
Liturgy (The Holy Mass) Preparation Form
Prayers based on the USCCA
The Gift of Human Life (Chapter 29)
The Eucharist (Chapter 17)
Jesus Christ: Paschal Mystery (Chapter 8)
Jesus Christ: True God and True Man (Chapter 7)
Marian Prayer (Chapter 12)
God's Universal Call to Friendship (Chapter 35)
Conformity Listing of Catechetical Texts and Series
Vocations Awareness Lessons
Grade 1 - Grade 2 - Grade 3 - Grade 4 - Grade 5 - Grade 6 - Grade 7
Prayers
Traditional Prayers
Daily Bible Poster - Matthew 5.3
Sunday, January 09, 2011
Daily Bible Poster - Matthew 3.17
And a voice
from heaven said, ‘This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am
well pleased.’-- Matthew
3.17
View poster: Matt 3.17
Saturday, January 08, 2011
Daily Bible Poster - Numbers 6.24-26
The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace. Numbers 6.24-26
Friday, January 07, 2011
Daily Bible Poster - Matthew 3.1
In those days John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” Matthew 3.1
Did You Forget Me? - A Bit of Humor
The old man lowered his voice. "I'll tell you, Rabbi," he whispered. "When I got to be 90, I expected God to take me any day. But then I got to be 95, then 100, then 105. So, I figured that God is very busy and must've forgotten about me, and I don't want to remind Him!"
Thursday, January 06, 2011
Daily Bible Poster - Matthew 2.10
Martin Luther King Jr Day Resources
For resources, lesson plans, coloring pages, worksheets, puzzles, quizzes, posters on Martin Luther King Jr.: http://4catholiceducators.com/martin.htm
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
Daily Bible Poster - Matthew 2.2
“Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.” Matthew 2.2
Overview of Liturgical Year A
Tuesday, January 04, 2011
Resources for the 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time A
Gospel of John 1: 29-42 - Articles, Commentaries, Homilies, Clipart, Coloring pages, Puzzles, Children's Stories
Monday, January 03, 2011
Daily Bible Poster - Luke 2.52
Resources for The Feast of The Baptism of the Lord
Resources on the Sunday Gospels are listed on http://http://4catholiceducators.com/ezine1b.htm. Archives of resources on Sunday Gospels are accessible through: Sunday Readings: Matthew - Sunday Readings Mark - Sunday Readings Luke - Sunday Readings: John
Saturday, January 01, 2011
Daily Bible Poster - Luke 2.19
Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart. Luke 2.19
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