Sadlier Religion Blog

Discussion with a Deacon

In this article, we sat down with Dr. Matthew Halbach, Sadlier’s Executive Director of Catechesis, to learn more about his role as a deacon. Matt earned his PhD in...

Resources for Celebrating Catechetical Sunday

This year Catechetical Sunday will fall on September 8, 2022. The 2022 Catechetical Sunday theme is “This is my body given for you” (Luke 22:19). Catholics hear these...

Beginning the School Year Prayer Service

Set the tone with students and teachers for a new year of Religious Education. Use this printable Beginning the School Year Prayer Service with one class, or an entire...

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10 Service Projects Children Will Love eBook

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5 Tips for Teaching the Mass eBook

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...

August Feast Days– Catholic Saints to Celebrate with Children

Inspire Catholic kids and their families with the stories of saints and holy people! In this article, you’ll discover short biographies and free printable activities that can...

10 Commandments Activities for Kids and Youth

How can you make teaching the 10 Commandments concrete and relevant for the kids in your religious education program? Catholic catechists, teachers, and parents can download...

Celebrating Grandparents and the Elderly

In this article we'll explore ways Catholic kids and families honor and nurture relationships with senior citizens in their families and communities and can celebrate the...

Catechist Stream: Essential Tools for Digital Catechesis (Episode 11)

Don’t be stressed out by tech! In Episode 11 of Sadlier’s weekly live Catechist Stream hosts Steve Botsford, Sadlier’s Senior Director of Digital Catechesis, and Deacon Matt...

July Feast Days– Catholic Saints to Celebrate with Children

Feast Days are a great opportunity to introduce students to Catholic saints. In this article, you’ll discover short biographies and free printable activities that can be used...

Catechist Stream: National Eucharist Revival (Episode 20)

The National Eucharistic Revival, sponsored by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, kicked off on June 19, 2022. The revival is a grassroots movement of...

Ideas for Making Catholic Ordinary Time Extraordinary

Though the word ordinary can connote something commonplace or dull, Ordinary Time is far from mundane! In this article, you'll discover how to make Ordinary Time an ...

Catholic Saints for Kids to Learn About This Summer

During the season of Ordinary Time, we learn about the saints. Saints are followers of Jesus Christ who lived lives of holiness on earth and who now share in eternal life...

June Feast Days– Catholic Saints to Celebrate with Children

Feast Days are a great opportunity to introduce students to Catholic saints. In this article, you’ll discover short biographies and free printable activities that can be used...

Helping Catholic Children Cope During Challenging Times

Often, educators, parents, and caregivers struggle with what they should say or share with young children when trauma or tragedy transpires. This can be especially difficult...

Catechist Stream: Essential Catechetical Curriculum Features (Episode 10)

Are you tuning in to Sadlier’s weekly live stream, Catechist Stream? Devoted to catechists and addressing current catechetical issues, events, and strategies, Catechist Stream

Assessing Catholic Faith Formation– 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...

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

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

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...

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week

May 2–6 is Teacher Appreciation Week and Tuesday, May 3, is National Teacher Day. In honor of this special week, William H. Sadlier, Inc. shares a letter of appreciation and...

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