Sadlier Religion Blog

The Importance of Catholic Signs and Symbols in the Home

Welcome to our guest blogger, John Collins. John is a National Religion Consultant for Sadlier and a popular speaker at conferences and workshops around the country. He and I...

Catholic Schools Week Reflection: The Joy of Knowledge

When I was teaching second grade, I sometimes felt sorry for my colleagues in the upper levels. They didn’t receive the kind of love notes that appeared on my desk each...

New Year’s Kit for Catholic Administrators, Catechists, & Parents

Ring in the New Year with resources from the Sadlier We Believe Blog. Within a special New Year’s Kit, administrators, catechists, and parents can find resources to help...

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5 Tips for Teaching the Mass eBook

How To Connect Social Media and Religion to Impact Your Catechesis

Facebook. Twitter. Instagram. Pinterest. Snap Chat. Vine. If you are parenting or teaching children in junior high or high school, chances are they may be active on at least...

Religious Education Lessons for All Learners

As religious education courses continue into the autumn months, catechists will have the opportunity to begin to get to know the students in their programs. Personalities and...

Community Caring for Creation Support Article

Pope Francis's encyclical on the environment, “Laudato Si: On Care for Our Common Home” was released on June 18. In English, Laudato Si can be translated as “Praise be to...

5 Tips for Teaching the Mass to Kids eBook

Sometimes getting young people excited about attending Mass isn’t the easiest thing in the world. However, as Catholic educators, catechists, and parents, it’s what we’re...

7 Tips to Bring Scripture to Life for Young Children eBook

Scripture is the written account of God's Revelation and his relationship with his people. Also referred to as Sacred Scripture or the bible, it is God's Word, written by...

Make it Multi-sensory! Support Article for Catechists

Engage all learners in your Catholic Religion Education class or family by making your lessons multi-sensory. Educational research has shown that teaching approaches that...

The Joy of Catechesis

One of my fondest memories as a catechist and Catholic school teacher involves “Duane”, an imaginative child in my second grade class. I recall the day he sat on the floor by...

5 Tips for Preparing Junior High School and High School-Aged Confirmation Candidates eBook

Help candidates in junior high school and high school to prepare to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation. Download an eBook that features five tips for those preparing...

5 Tips for Preparing Students for First Penance and First Communion eBook

As immediate preparation programs for the Sacraments of First Eucharist and First Penance get underway, find extra preparation inspiration in this eBook. Designed for...

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...

Developing a Liturgical Sense in Children Support Article

Enrich the catechesis of children by forming them in the liturgical life of the Church. A helpful Support Article entitled Developing a Liturgical Sense in Children includes...

The “Do’s” and “Don’ts” of Implementing an Extended Retreat eBook

Extended retreats offer a beautiful opportunity to really engage students with the faith. Download an exclusive eBook with six do’s and don’ts for planning and implementing a...

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...

9 Tips for First Time Catechists eBook

Download an exclusive eBook offering nine helpful tips to first time catechists as they embark on their first year of teaching Religion Education classes.

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...

How Catechists' Can Use Sadlier’s We Believe as a Summer Edition

Sadlier’s We Believe Program can be taught during a two-week summer session using a special summer guide. Printable Summer School Sessions allow parents and catechists to...

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