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Beginning the School Year Prayer Service

The end of summer is setting in, and the “back to school” advertisements are making their inevitable debut. School and parish religious education...

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How to Use the Summer Scripture Event In Your Parish

Engage parishioners of all ages with a special, summer-themed event. The Gather in the Garden Summer Scripture Event is a seasonal event designed for...

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World Day of Prayer for Vocations; How to Discern and Support Vocation

The World Day of Prayer for Vocations is Saturday, May 7, 2017. This year marks the 54th Anniversary of the World Day of Prayer for Vocations.

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Catholic Easter Resources for Families

The season of Easter is a special time to rejoice over the new life we have in Jesus Christ. The Easter season lasts fifty days and ends on Pentecost...

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Resources for Saint Patrick’s Day and Saint Joseph’s Day

On March 17th, the Church celebrates the Feast Day of Saint Patrick. Patrick is a very popular saint. People all over the world celebrate his feast day...

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A Prayer for Ordinary Time Activity

During the season of Ordinary Time, we celebrate the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Ordinary Time is a time to learn and follow the teachings of...

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Epiphany Resources

On the second Sunday after Christmas, the Church will celebrate the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord. The traditional date of Epiphany is January 6,...

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Celebrating National Bible Week; A Scripture Quest for Catholic Students

This year, from November 13-19 the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops encourages participation in National Bible Week. This year's theme is,...

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Teaching About the Liturgical Year

For Catholics, the Church year is the Liturgical Year, a sequence of seasons and feasts that are celebrated in the liturgy—the official public prayer of...

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Celebrating the Feast Day of Saint Francis of Assisi

On October 4, the Catholic Church will celebrate the Feast Day of Saint Francis of Assisi. As the Feast Day of Saint Francis of Assisi approaches, we...

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The Canonization of Mother Teresa of Calcutta

The canonization of Mother Teresa will occur on September 4, 2016. Teach students about the life of Saint Teresa of Calcutta and review the canonization...

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Catechists: On the Journey of Life with Prayer

Being an effective catechist requires constant prayer, and it is the responsibility of families and catechists to teach others to pray, through both...

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Forming New Catechists; A Printable Catechist Training Workshop for DREs

The start of a new year of Religious Education is an opportunity not only to form students in the faith but also to form catechists! Volunteer catechists...

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Celebrate the Assumption of Mary & Nativity of Mary

Mary is the Mother of God and the Mother of the Church and we honor Mary as the greatest saint. Catholics honor Mary every day of the year through prayer....

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Hope for a Better World: Junior High Online Retreat

Download a special retreat designed to help young people understand the seven themes of Catholic social teaching and how to integrate these into their...

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Celebrate the Feast Day of St Ignatius Loyola with Students

On July 31, the Church celebrates the Feast Day of St Ignatius Loyola. Sometimes referred to as a "soldier for Christ," Saint Ignatius Loyola worked to...

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St Alberto Hurtado Cruchaga Intermediate Activity

On August 18, the Church celebrates the Feast Day of Saint Alberto Hurtado Cruchaga. Alberto was born in Viña del Mar, Chile on January 22, 1901. When...

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Praying with a Happy Heart; A Prayer Service Inspired by the Beatitudes

When parents and catechists are asked what they want from their children, their response might include a desire for the children’s happiness. We often...

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Catechists & DREs: 8 Steps to Successfully Catching Students Up

Parish Catechetical Leaders or Directors of Religious Education inevitably encounter a student who has missed a year, or a number of years, of Religious...

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A Summer Day Prayer Experience

Download this prayer experience for catechists or parents to use with children on a summer day. If possible, have umbrellas on hand to use as props!

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Jesus, the Center of Our Lives Sunflower Activity

When Jesus was asked "Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?,” he replied "You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with...

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