Sadlier Religion Blog

A Confirmation Spiritual Growth Reflection

As we prepare students for the Sacrament of Confirmation, we are essentially preparing them for a continued, solid, relationship with God.

What If I’m Asked About… Lent

Download a reproducible handout with an explanation of Lent by a Master Catechist to share with junior high school students.

Praying with Mary Prayer Card

On January 1, the Church celebrates the Feast Day of Mary, Mother of God. Mary is the greatest of all the saints. We pray special prayers to honor Mary.

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Celebrating Advent with Junior High School Students Kit

Engage your junior high school students during the season of Advent with an exclusive Advent kit designed especially for students in grades 7 and 8. The kit includes a...

Staying Connected with Parents eBook

Parents are your partners in your student’s catechesis. Keeping in touch with and communicating effectively with parents throughout your Religious Education program or class...

Advent Adventure Activity

Celebrate the season of Advent with a symbolic journey on the “Road to Holiness.” Find four weeks worth of prayers to pray and mini travel guides for students in a...

Junior High Audio Prayer Experience and Handout

Each chapter of the We Live Our Faith program presents a “Big Question” that young people from around the country asked about their lives and faith journeys. Let some of...

All Souls’ Day Prayer Service

All Souls’ Day is a feast celebrated on November 2nd. On All Souls’ Day, we remember and pray for those who have died. Download a prayer service to use to commemorate All...

Prayer for Peace

When the news is filled with stories of war and violence, children and adults alike may feel overwhelmed and helpless. Download and share a prayer card with this peace...

Catechist Development Article: Helping Children and Families to Pray

Enrich the catechesis of children by encouraging family prayer. A helpful Catechist Development article entitled Prayer: Helping Children and Families to Pray includes...

Catechist Development Article: Using Storytelling with Children

Explore the importance and benefit of using storytelling to engage and educate children. A helpful Catechist Development article entitled Using Storytelling with Children...

Catechist Resource: Summer School for Junior High

Sadlier’s We Live Our Faith program for 7th and 8th graders can be taught in a summer session format ideal for a youth ministry setting. Using the Student and Catechist...

Catechist Development Article: Passing on the Faith Takes Collaboration

Read why and how all of Jesus’ disciples must work together to pass on the faith. This helpful article for catechists and families includes suggestions for implementation...

Catechist Development Article: Connecting to the Family

Read about six ways that faith grows and matures within the context of everyday family life in a catechist development article entitled Connecting to the Family. The article...

Prayer Before the Blessed Sacrament

As Catholics, we pray before the Blessed Sacrament. Our prayers show Jesus our love and devotion for him. Share this printable Prayer Before the Blessed Sacrament prayer card...

Talking Points for Confirmation Sponsors

It can sometimes be difficult for sponsors of candidates preparing to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation to know where to begin in guiding a young person through the...

Canonization: 4 Steps to Becoming A Saint

At the end of April, a single ceremony will take place in Saint Peter’s Square to declare Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II saints. The Vatican plans to live stream this...

Easter Lesson & Reproducible Activity

Signs of new life in Christ are around us all year long, but they take on particular meaning during the Easter season.

Religious Education eBook: 6 Young Saints to Inspire Students

For students in junior high school and high school, the stories of young saints’ lives can especially resonate with the challenges and triumphs they themselves experience....

Religious Education eBook: 10 Surefire Ways to Engage Junior High School Students

The thought of teaching junior high school students can make some catechists and youth ministers anxious. However, the early teen years is an ideal time for exposing and...

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