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Popular Saints for Kids– Saint Joan of Arc

Feast Days provide catechists, teachers, and parents with a great opportunity to introduce children to Catholic saints. In this article, we'll explore another popular saint... Allie Johnston

Popular Saints for Kids– Saint Philip Neri

Feast Days provide catechists and parents with a wonderful opportunity to introduce children to Catholic saints. In this article, you’ll discover a short biography and free ... Allie Johnston

Assessing Catholic Faith Formation Programs – Ideas for Parish & School Leaders

In this article we'll explore ways parish catechetical and school leadership can plan for the future by evaluating the past year. Assessing catechetical and religious... Kathy Hendricks

May Feast Days– Catholic Saints to Celebrate with Children

Feast Days are a great opportunity to introduce students to Catholic saints. Teaching children about saints provides inspiring examples of discipleship and models for living... Allie Johnston

Ideas to Support Encountering Christ in Catholic Faith Formation

We all know that the purpose of catechesis is to help introduce students to the person of Jesus Christ, and then, help invite them into relationship with him, and... Guest Blogger

Pentecost Activities for Catholic Children & Students

The Church celebrates the Feast of Pentecost fifty days after Easter Sunday. Pentecost Sunday ends the season of Easter. This year, the Feast of Pentecost will be celebrated... Allie Johnston

Free Printable Mary, Mother of God Activities & Prayers– Month of Mary

Catholics honor Mary every day of the year through prayer. We remember the many ways God blessed Mary. We read about Mary in Scripture. But during the month of May, Mary is... Allie Johnston

Catechetical Models for Flexible Catholic Faith Formation

Multiple models of Catholic faith formation allow parishes to serve a larger number of families by offering options and flexible scheduling. Learn about the benefits that... Allie Johnston

Meaningful Technology Integration for Catholic Faith Formation

Digital technology for communication and catechesis has never been more important. When many Catholic faith formation programs have been put on hold for the foreseeable... Guest Blogger

10 Care for God’s Creation Printables for Catholics to Use at Home

April 22 is Earth Day. The celebration of Earth Day provides Catholics with a timely opportunity to discuss with children our responsibility to care for God’s creation. Our... Allie Johnston

12 Easter Season Printables for Catholic Families– Liturgical Year

This year Catholic families prepare to celebrate the Easter season during a time of unprecedented social distancing. In this article, we highlight 12 Easter printables that... Allie Johnston

Teaching Catholic Children About the Easter Triduum

To support parents in their home-based faith formation efforts to teach children that we celebrate the death and Resurrection of Jesus during the Easter Triduum, Sadlier has... Allie Johnston

Family Faith Formation that Works

Impactful family programs with the best resources are what every parish needs and wants. In his on demand webinar Family Faith Formation: Engaging and Building Capacity, John... Allie Johnston

Communication Tips for Parish Catechetical Leaders

Directors of Religious Education are entrusted by their parish with the task of overseeing the formation of the next generation of Catholics. Busy parish catechetical leaders... Guest Blogger

Prayers and Resources for Catholic Families During a Challenging Time

As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to evolve and impact life around the world, we offer this post as a roundup of resource for Catholics looking for both spiritual and... Allie Johnston

Palm Sunday Worksheet for Catholic Children

The season of Lent prepares us for the great celebration of Easter. One of the celebrations during the season of Lent is Palm Sunday. In this article, you will find a free... Allie Johnston

Holy Week Resources for Families

It’s almost Holy Week, a time-honored rite that celebrates life arising from death and the brilliance emerging from places of desolation and despair. Use these Holy Week... Kathy Hendricks

15+ FREE Resources for Lent You Will Love

During this six-week season, we are encouraged by the Church to engaged in three spiritual practices – prayer, penance, and almsgiving. To assist you in carrying out these... Kathy Hendricks

Why a Growth Mindset Matters in Catholic Faith Formation

Take a minute to consider yourself in your current role in Catholic faith formation. Whether you are a parish catechetical leader or a Catholic School administrator, a... Allie Johnston

Helping Families Celebrate Lent

The Church will soon begin to observe the liturgical season of Lent. Beginning on Ash Wednesday, which this year falls on February 26, Lent lasts forty days. During Lent, the... Allie Johnston

Saint Patrick & Saint Joseph Feast Days with Catholic Kids

As March 17th and 19th approach, help the students in your religious education program learn more about the lives of Saint Patrick and Saint Joseph, and to prepare to... Allie Johnston

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