Resources for Catechists, Leaders, and Families

Find a collection of religion resources that support your faith formation and strengthen you on your journey to understanding Catholic teachings and beliefs.

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5 Activities to Support Encounter with Christ eBook

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Family Faith Formation Force Field Activity

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A Reflection on Accompaniment: Quotes from Pope Francis

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Becoming a More Merciful Family Activity

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<em>Caring for God's Creation</em> eBook

Caring for God's Creation eBook

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Catechetical Models Tip Sheet

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Catechetical Sunday Kit

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Checklist for a New School Year

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Creation Sensory Story Activity

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Cross-Curricular Connection Activity

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Evangelization Resource Kit

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Everyday Evangelization eBook

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Faith in Action Task Activity

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Family and Faith Summer Kit

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Family Faith Summer Kit

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Fun Fall Activities for Families

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Gifts from God Activity

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God's Gifts Together Activity

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Helping Prayer Poem Activity

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Helping the Homeless Activity

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<em>Hope for a Better World</em> Retreat

Hope for a Better World Retreat

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Keeping Gratitude at the Center of Our Family Activity

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Open Doors for Mercy Lesson

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Putting Amoris Laetitia into Practice Family Kit

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Putting Amoris Laetitia into Practice Family Kit

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Remote Catechesis Readiness Self-Assessment

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Respect Mobile Activity

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Rituals for the Home Tip Sheet

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Springtime Family Activities

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<em>Stewards of God’s Creation</em> Lesson

Stewards of God’s Creation Lesson

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Summertime Family Activities

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<em>Teaching the Ten Commandments to Youth</em> Toolkit

Teaching the Ten Commandments to Youth Toolkit

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<em>Ten Surefire Ways to Engage Junior High School Students</em> eBook

Ten Surefire Ways to Engage Junior High School Students eBook

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<em>The Role of Storytelling and Ritual in Passing on Faith in the Family</em> Faith Fact

The Role of Storytelling and Ritual in Passing on Faith in the Family Faith Fact

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Three Things to Help Your Family Worship Well Tip Sheet

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Virtues & Values Bingo Game

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<em>Virtues and Values Concentration</em> Game

Virtues and Values Concentration Game

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Winter Family Activities

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Works of Mercy Game Activity

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<em>Prayer for a Catechist's Soul</em> Prayer Card

Prayer for a Catechist's Soul Prayer Card

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<em>6 Young Saints to Inspire Students</em> eBook

6 Young Saints to Inspire Students eBook

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Catholic Saints with February Feast Days Resource Kit

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Catholic Saints with January Feast Days Resource Kit

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Catholic Saints with March Feast Days Resource Kit

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Catholic Saints with November Feast Days Resource Kit

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December Saints Kit

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Flower Crown for Mary Activity

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Mary, Mother of God Kit

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Saints Card Game Activity

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<em>The 4 Steps of Canonization</em> Faith Fact

The 4 Steps of Canonization Faith Fact

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New Testament Map Faith Fact

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Blended Learning for Catechesis Checklist and Action Plan

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<em>5 Ways to Mark Three Kings Day</em> Reflection

5 Ways to Mark Three Kings Day Reflection

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<em>A Celebration of Peace</em> Christmas Prayer Service

A Celebration of Peace Christmas Prayer Service

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A Christmas Thank-You Activity

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<em>A Prayer For Lenten Grace</em> Prayer Card

A Prayer For Lenten Grace Prayer Card

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A Prayer for Ordinary Time Activity

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<em>A Prayer of Easter Gratitude</em> Reflection

A Prayer of Easter Gratitude Reflection

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A Special Gift Prayer Card

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Advent Adventure Activity

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Advent and Christmas Lesson

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Advent Blooms Activity

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Advent Light Activity

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Advent Scripture Theater Activity

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<em>Advent Whole Community Catechesis</em> Handouts

Advent Whole Community Catechesis Handouts

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Advent Wreath Activity

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Alleluia Easter Activity

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Ash Wednesday Reflection

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Blessing for the Birth Prayer Card

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<em>Celebrate Ordinary Time</em> Activity

Celebrate Ordinary Time Activity

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Celebrating Advent with Junior High School Students Kit

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Celebrating Pentecost Event

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Checklist of Lenten Ideas for Parishes and Schools

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Christmas Acrostic Activity

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<em>Christmas Story Figures</em> Activity

Christmas Story Figures Activity

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Christmas Tree Blessing Prayer Card

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<em>Discovering the New Life of Easter</em> Event

Discovering the New Life of Easter Event

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Easter Family Prayer Service

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Easter Mobile Activity

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Easter Preparation Checklist for Families

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Easter Skit Activity

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Easter Table Prayer Card

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<em>Easter: A Blossoming Celebration</em> Prayer Service and Activity

Easter: A Blossoming Celebration Prayer Service and Activity

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Easter Prayer Service

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Encountering Christ in Lent Support Article

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Epiphany Activity

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Epiphany Prayer Service

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<em>Fruits of the Spirit Pentecost</em> Activity

Fruits of the Spirit Pentecost Activity

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<em>Hidden Word Puzzle Lent</em> Activity

Hidden Word Puzzle Lent Activity

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Holy Family Prayer Service

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Holy Week and Easter Resource Kit

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Holy Week Reflection Cards

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<em>In Thanksgiving for Christmas Traditions</em> Prayer Card

In Thanksgiving for Christmas Traditions Prayer Card

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Jesus, the Reason for Christmas Prayer Card

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Joy to the World Prayer Card

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Lenten Checklist for Families

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<em>Lenten Practices</em> Reflection Cards

Lenten Practices Reflection Cards

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<em>Lenten Whole Community Catechesis</em> Handouts

Lenten Whole Community Catechesis Handouts

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Let Us Be Light Prayer Card

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Living Out Lent Activity

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<em>Making Ordinary Time Extraordinary</em> eBook & Prayer Service

Making Ordinary Time Extraordinary eBook & Prayer Service

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New Year's Kit

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<em>Ordinary Time Word Scramble</em> Activity

Ordinary Time Word Scramble Activity

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Palm Cross Activity

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Pentecost People Prayer Card

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Pentecost Thank You Activity

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People of the Passion Reflection Cards

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<em>Prayer for a Lenten Spirit</em> Prayer Card

Prayer for a Lenten Spirit Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer for a Pentecost Tongue</em> Prayer Card

Prayer for a Pentecost Tongue Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer for Advent Grace</em> Prayer Card

Prayer for Advent Grace Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer for Ash Wednesday</em> Prayer Card

Prayer for Ash Wednesday Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer for Christmas Consolation</em> Prayer Card

Prayer for Christmas Consolation Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer for Christmas Giving</em> Prayer Card

Prayer for Christmas Giving Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer for Easter Eyes</em> Prayer Card

Prayer for Easter Eyes Prayer Card

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Prayer for Epiphany Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer for Lenten Initiative</em> Prayer Card

Prayer for Lenten Initiative Prayer Card

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Prayer for Lighting the Advent Wreath Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer for Thanksgiving Day</em> Prayer Card

Prayer for Thanksgiving Day Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer for Thanksgiving</em> Prayer Card

Prayer for Thanksgiving Prayer Card

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Prayer for the Advent Wreath Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer for the Celebration of Holy Week</em> Prayer Card

Prayer for the Celebration of Holy Week Prayer Card

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Prayer for the Novena of Christmas Gifts Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer for the Placement of a Crèche</em> Prayer Card

Prayer for the Placement of a Crèche Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer of Christmas Past, Present, and Future</em> Prayer Card

Prayer of Christmas Past, Present, and Future Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer of Lenten Reflection</em> Prayer Card

Prayer of Lenten Reflection Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer of Remembrance</em> Prayer Card

Prayer of Remembrance Prayer Card

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<em>Praying the O Antiphons</em> Reflection Cards

Praying the O Antiphons Reflection Cards

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Reflections for the Week of Christian Unity

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Renew Your Baptism Activity

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<em>Saint Nicholas Day Blessing of Candy Canes</em> Prayer Card

Saint Nicholas Day Blessing of Candy Canes Prayer Card

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<em>Saint Nicholas Day</em> Prayer Service

Saint Nicholas Day Prayer Service

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Signs of New Life Sensory Bin

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Simple Prayers Prayer Card

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<em>Soul-nourishing Practices for Lent</em> Reflection

Soul-nourishing Practices for Lent Reflection

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Thanksgiving Table Prayer Card

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Thanksgiving Prayer Service

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The Hope of the World Prayer Card

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<em>The Road to Lent Leads to Easter</em> Lesson

The Road to Lent Leads to Easter Lesson

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The Story of Pentecost Activity

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Triduum Triptych Activity

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Triduum Primary Activity

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Valentine's Day Activity

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Voices of Advent Lesson

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<em>What If I’m Asked About Lent?</em> Faith Fact

What If I’m Asked About Lent? Faith Fact

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<em>10 Service Projects Children Will Love</em> eBook

10 Service Projects Children Will Love eBook

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<em>Christmas Whole Community Catechesis</em> Handouts

Christmas Whole Community Catechesis Handouts

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<em>Liturgical Colors</em> Mini Lesson & Activity

Liturgical Colors Mini Lesson & Activity

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Pentecost Resource Kit

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All Souls' Day Prayer Service

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<em>Built on a Rock</em> All Saints' Day Prayer Service

Built on a Rock All Saints' Day Prayer Service

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Stations of the Cross Prayer

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<em>All Saints' Day for Kids</em> Mini Book

All Saints' Day for Kids Mini Book

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All Saints' Day Kit

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<em>All Saints' Day</em> Research Activity

All Saints' Day Research Activity

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<em>Celebrate the Saints Dance</em> Primary Activity

Celebrate the Saints Dance Primary Activity

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<em>Prayer for All Saints</em> Prayer Card

Prayer for All Saints Prayer Card

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10 Minute Retreat Reflection

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<em>7 Spiritual Practices for Everyday Life</em> Reflection

7 Spiritual Practices for Everyday Life Reflection

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<em>A Blessing Prayer for Siblings</em> Prayer Card

A Blessing Prayer for Siblings Prayer Card

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A Prayer for Those Who Have Died Prayer Card

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<em>A Prayer of Sacred Names</em> Prayer Card

A Prayer of Sacred Names Prayer Card

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<em>A Prayer of Summer Joy</em> Prayer Card

A Prayer of Summer Joy Prayer Card

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<em>A Valentine for God</em> Prayer Card

A Valentine for God Prayer Card

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Act of Faith Prayer Card

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Act of Hope Prayer Card

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Act of Love Prayer Card

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<em>Beginning the School Year</em> Prayer Service

Beginning the School Year Prayer Service

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Catholic Family Prayer Service

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Christian Steward Reflections

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<em>Everyday Evangelization</em> Reflection

Everyday Evangelization Reflection

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Exploration Reflection

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Family Prayers Prayer Card

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Generous People of Words and Deeds Activity

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God’s Loving Shade and Protection Prayer Service

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Hope for a New Year Prayer Card

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<em>In Thanksgiving for Loyal Loved Ones</em> Prayer Cards

In Thanksgiving for Loyal Loved Ones Prayer Cards

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<em>In Thanksgiving for the Gifts of God’s Creation</em> Prayer Card

In Thanksgiving for the Gifts of God’s Creation Prayer Card

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January Psalm Reflection Cards

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Missionary Prayer Prayer Card

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New Year of Favor Reflection

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<em>Open Heart Door Hanger</em> Prayer Card

Open Heart Door Hanger Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer Before the Crucifix</em> Reflection

Prayer Before the Crucifix Reflection

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<em>Prayer for a Caring Heart</em> Prayer Card

Prayer for a Caring Heart Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer for a Joyful Heart</em> Prayer Card

Prayer for a Joyful Heart Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer for a Merciful Heart</em> Prayer Card

Prayer for a Merciful Heart Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer for a Merciful Home</em> Prayer Card

Prayer for a Merciful Home Prayer Card

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Prayer for a National Election Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer for a Soul of Kindness</em> Prayer Card

Prayer for a Soul of Kindness Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer for a Spirit of Holiness</em> Prayer Card

Prayer for a Spirit of Holiness Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer for an Obedient Heart</em> Prayer Card

Prayer for an Obedient Heart Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer for Celebrating Freedom</em> Prayer Card

Prayer for Celebrating Freedom Prayer Card

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Prayer for Charity Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer for Consolation</em> Prayer Card

Prayer for Consolation Prayer Card

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Prayer for Cooperation Prayer Card

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Prayer for Empathy Prayer Card

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Prayer for Faith Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer for Families Who Suffer</em> Prayer Card

Prayer for Families Who Suffer Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer for Families with Special Needs</em> Prayer Card

Prayer for Families with Special Needs Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer for Families</em> Prayer Card

Prayer for Families Prayer Card

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Prayer for Fathers Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer for Fortitude</em> Prayer Card

Prayer for Fortitude Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer for Friendship</em> Prayer Card

Prayer for Friendship Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer for Gentleness</em> Prayer Card

Prayer for Gentleness Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer for Goodness</em> Prayer Card

Prayer for Goodness Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer for Graduates</em> Prayer Card

Prayer for Graduates Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer for Grandparents</em> Prayer Card

Prayer for Grandparents Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer for Halloween</em> Prayer Card

Prayer for Halloween Prayer Card

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Prayer for Honoring the Dignity of All Human Beings Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer for Hospitality</em> Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer for Integrity</em> Prayer Card

Prayer for Integrity Prayer Card

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Prayer for Knowledge Prayer Card

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Prayer for Labor Day Prayer Card

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Prayer for Life Prayer Card

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Prayer for Love Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer for Married Couples</em> Prayer Card

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Prayer for Mercy Prayer Card

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Prayer for Mothers Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer for New School Year</em> Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer for Our Family Tree</em> Prayer Card

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Prayer for Our Family Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer For Our Nation</em> Prayer Cards

Prayer For Our Nation Prayer Cards

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Prayer for Parents Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer for Patience</em> Prayer Card

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Prayer for Peace Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer for Reverence</em> Prayer Card

Prayer for Reverence Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer for Sacred Vision</em> Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer for Simple Living</em> Prayer Cards

Prayer for Simple Living Prayer Cards

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<em>Prayer for Simplicity</em> Prayer Card

Prayer for Simplicity Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer for Summer Sabbath</em> Prayer Card

Prayer for Summer Sabbath Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer for Teachers</em> Prayer Card

Prayer for Teachers Prayer Card

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Prayer for Temperance Prayer Card

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Prayer for the Family Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer for the Winter Solstice</em> Prayer Card

Prayer for the Winter Solstice Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer for Those Recovering from Natural Disasters</em> Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer for Those Who Grieve</em> Prayer Card

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Prayer for Those Who Have Died Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer for Travelers</em> Prayer Card

Prayer for Travelers Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer for Understanding</em> Prayer Card

Prayer for Understanding Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer for Unity in Christ</em> Prayer Card

Prayer for Unity in Christ Prayer Card

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Prayer for Virtue Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer for Vocations</em> Prayer Card

Prayer for Vocations Prayer Card

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Prayer for Wellness Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer for World Peace</em> Prayer Card

Prayer for World Peace Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer for Young People</em> Prayer Card

Prayer for Young People Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer of Grace Before Meals</em> Prayer Card

Prayer of Grace Before Meals Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer of Hunger for Justice</em> Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer to Be a Good Friend</em> Prayer Card

Prayer to Be a Good Friend Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer to the Holy Spirit</em> Prayer Card

Prayer to the Holy Spirit Prayer Card

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<em>Praying with a Happy Heart</em> Prayer Service

Praying with a Happy Heart Prayer Service

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Psalm 148 Reflection

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<em>Psalm for a Prayerful Heart</em> Prayer Card

Psalm for a Prayerful Heart Prayer Card

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<em>Reflection on Gratitude</em> Handout

Reflection on Gratitude Handout

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Reflection on the Our Father

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Reflections on Honesty

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Rosary Activity

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Service Kickoff Prayer Service

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Summer Prayer Kit

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<em>The Kingdom of Heaven</em> Reflection

The Kingdom of Heaven Reflection

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<em>Traveling Through Life</em> Prayer Cards

Traveling Through Life Prayer Cards

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Year of Family Prayers eBook

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A Prayer for Using Technology Prayer Card

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3 Ways for Parish Catechetical Leaders and Catholic School Leaders to Evaluate the Year Tip Sheet

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7 Ways to Prepare for a New School Year eBook

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<em>9 Tips for First Time Catechists</em> eBook

9 Tips for First Time Catechists eBook

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<em>Applying the Themes of Catholic Social Teaching</em> eBook

Applying the Themes of Catholic Social Teaching eBook

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Appreciating Diverse Cultures Support Article

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Catechist Training Workshop

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Developing an Understanding of Mission Support Article

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Encounter with Christ Support Article

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Family Communication Questionnaire

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<em>Grief and Faith</em> Support Article

Grief and Faith Support Article

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<em>Helping Children and Families to Pray</em> Support Article

Helping Children and Families to Pray Support Article

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Interfaith Relations Support Article

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<em>Leading a Retreat for Adults</em> Tip Sheet

Leading a Retreat for Adults Tip Sheet

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<em>Make it Multi-sensory!</em> Support Article

Make it Multi-sensory! Support Article

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<em>Passing on the Faith Takes Collaboration</em> Support Article

Passing on the Faith Takes Collaboration Support Article

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<em>Seminarian Letter Project</em> Support Article

Seminarian Letter Project Support Article

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Ten Tips for New DREs eBook

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<em>The Do’s and Don’ts of Implementing an Extended Retreat</em> Support Article

The Do’s and Don’ts of Implementing an Extended Retreat Support Article

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<em>Using Music in Catechesis</em> Support Article

Using Music in Catechesis Support Article

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<em>Using Storytelling with Children</em> Support Article

Using Storytelling with Children Support Article

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<em>Community Caring for Creation</em> Support Article

Community Caring for Creation Support Article

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<em>Connecting to the Family</em> Support Article

Connecting to the Family Support Article

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<em>Developing an Understanding of Vocation</em> Support Article

Developing an Understanding of Vocation Support Article

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<em>Eight Steps to Successfully Catching Students Up</em> eBook

Eight Steps to Successfully Catching Students Up eBook

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Evangelizing Catechesis: Ideas for Implementing Actions of Encounter in Faith Formation Tip Sheet

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<em>Fifteen Ideas to Bring Religious Education to Life</em> eBook

Fifteen Ideas to Bring Religious Education to Life eBook

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<em>Integrating the Lectionary</em> Planner

Integrating the Lectionary Planner

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Kerygma, Catechesis, and Hispanic Ministry Tip Sheet

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<em>Meeting Individual Needs</em> Support Article

Meeting Individual Needs Support Article

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<em>Religious Education Lessons for All Learners</em> eBook

Religious Education Lessons for All Learners eBook

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<em>Religious Education</em> Parent Survey

Religious Education Parent Survey

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<em>Staying Connected with Parents and Guardians</em> eBook

Staying Connected with Parents and Guardians eBook

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5 Spiritual Attitudes for Your Parish or School Tip Sheet

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Catholics and the Bible Scripture Mini Course

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Flipping Catechesis in All Ministries Handout

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How Digital Ready Are You? Checklist

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<em>How Social Media Changed My Religious Education Classroom</em> Support Article

How Social Media Changed My Religious Education Classroom Support Article

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<em>How To: Religious Education and the Flipped Classroom</em> eBook

How To: Religious Education and the Flipped Classroom eBook

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What is STREAM? Faith Fact

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<em>Confirmation Spiritual Growth</em> Resource

Confirmation Spiritual Growth Resource

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<em>Confirmation Sponsors Talking Points</em> Support Article

Confirmation Sponsors Talking Points Support Article

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First Communion Kit

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Healing: A Guide for Catholic Kids Kit

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<em>Sacraments: God’s Presence With Us</em> Lesson

Sacraments: God’s Presence With Us Lesson

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Baptismal Remembrance Activity

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Courage Mini Magazine

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Sign of Peace Social Script

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<em>Learning to Pray the Liturgy</em> Support Article

Learning to Pray the Liturgy Support Article

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Act of Contrition Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer Before the Blessed Sacrament</em> Prayer Card

Prayer Before the Blessed Sacrament Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer for a Child’s First Communion</em> Prayer Card

Prayer for a Child’s First Communion Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer for Forgiveness</em> Prayer Card

Prayer for Forgiveness Prayer Card

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<em>Prayer for the Newly Baptized</em> Prayer Card

Prayer for the Newly Baptized Prayer Card

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Psalms for Summer Lesson

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<em>5 Tips for Preparing Junior High School and High School-Aged Confirmation Candidates</em> eBook

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

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<em>5 Tips for Preparing Students for First Penance and First Communion</em> eBook

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

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<em>5 Tips for Teaching the Mass</em> eBook

5 Tips for Teaching the Mass eBook

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<em>Sacraments and Special Needs</em> Professional Development Article

Sacraments and Special Needs Professional Development Article

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Blessed Frédéric Ozanam Activity

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Blessed Jerzy Popieluszko Activity

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Blessed Noel Pinot Activity

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Blessed Pope Pius IX Activity

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Blessed Sára Salkaházi Activity

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Blessed Sebastian of Aparicio Activity

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Catholic Saints with August Feast Days Resource Kit

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Catholic Saints with July Feast Days Resource Kit

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Catholic Saints with June Feast Days Resource Kit

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Catholic Saints with October Feast Days Resource Kit

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Catholic Saints with September Feast Days Resource Kit

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Catholic Schools Appreciation Cards

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<em>Hildegard of Bingen</em> Creativity Reflection

Hildegard of Bingen Creativity Reflection

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Honoring Mary Around the World Whole Community Event

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Mary, Mother of God Activity

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Our Lady of Guadalupe Lesson

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<em>Prayer to Saint Joseph</em> Prayer Card

Prayer to Saint Joseph Prayer Card

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Saint Alberto Hurtado Cruchaga Activity

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Saint Andrew Kim Taegŏn Activity

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Saint Blaise Activity

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Saint Brigid Activity

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<em>Saint Catherine of Siena</em> Activity

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Saint Cecilia Activity

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Saint Charles Lwanga Activity

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Saint Columba Activity

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Saint Dominic Savio Activity

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Saint Dominic Activity

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Saint Edith Stein Activity

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Saint Francis Primary Activity

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Saint Gianna Beretta Molla Activity

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Saint Gregory XIII, pope Activity

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<em>Saint Ignatius Loyola</em> Intermediate Activity

Saint Ignatius Loyola Intermediate Activity

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Saint Joan of Arc Activity

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Saint John Bosco Activity

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Saint John Paul II Activity

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Saint John XXIII Activity

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Saint Joseph Activity

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Saint Josephine Bakhita Activity

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3,2,1 Liftoff! Interactive Ideas for Supercharged Catechesis

Steve Botsford explores ways any teacher or catechist can effectively use technology to boost student engagement.

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Be an Evangelizing Catechist/Teacher

Become evangelizing difference-makers by answering the call to be a catechist and proclaim the Good news of Jesus. Tom Quinlan shares practical suggestions.

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Building a Church of Mercy

Using storytelling and theological interpretation, Deacon Doctor Matthew Halbach defines mercy and proposes attitudes and actions for building a more merciful Church.

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Catechesis and the Art of Accompaniment

Deacon Matt Halbach discusses the relationship between catechesis and the art of accompaniment, or how we are to evangelize.

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Connected Toward Communion: Envisioning a New Catechesis in the Digital Age

Daniella Zsupan-Jerome explores theological foundations for the ministry of catechesis in the digital age, considering our digital culture beyond the latest technologies.

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Catechizing with Symbols, Rituals, and Stories

Enhance catechetical programs and get families participating regularly in worship! Connect liturgical catechesis and family celebrations with tips from Kathy Hendricks.

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Catholic Education—Ever the Same, Yet Ever New

Catechesis is ever the same in message, yet ever changing in delivery. Paul Sanfrancesco, MEd, and Lou DeAngelo, EdD, explore how technology shares the Christian message.

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Creative Curriculum Development

Discover exciting and innovative strategies to help your students find God in all things through creative play with presenter Shannon Chisholm.

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Echoing the WORD: The Catechism, Transformation, and Conversion

Can an encounter with the Catechism lead to an encounter with the living Christ? Explore this and other questions related to the Catechism with Sister Maureen Sullivan.

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Effective Preparation for First Sacraments—Collaboration is Key!

Donna Eschenauer shares ways that collaboration can elevate and propel your sacramental program to new heights.

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Engaging Parents as Learners and Teachers

Sue Muldoon explores options for structuring family religious education that help parents to partner with their child’s catechist and empower them to grow in their faith.

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Engaging Parents in the Life of the Parish

Learn ways catechists can support parents’ efforts to enkindle faith in the home and keep them engaged in the catechetical life of the parish in a presentation by Kathy Hendricks.

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Experience Sacrament Preparation with a New App

Scott Kasch presents Sadlier’s sacramental preparation app, which combines technology with ritual, and includes original music and powerful video clips.

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From Passion to Pentecost: A Lenten Reflection

Kathy Hendricks presents a meaningful Lenten experience reflecting on six witnesses of Jesus’ Passion and Death and the connections each one makes to our own experience.

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The History of Catechesis: Seeking the Timeless

Carole Eipers shares key developments of catechesis’ history and reveals how to integrate these essentials into new efforts in ministry work today.

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Hearts of Justice: Forming Children Who Reach Out in Love to the World

Kristin Witte presents developmentally appropriate ways to help children respond to the Church’s call to protect life and serve vulnerable people both locally and globally.

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The Holy Family: Model of Mercy

Transform the “merciful moments” of daily life into a legacy for families with Kathy Hendrick’s view of mercy in action through the lens of family life.

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Include Us! It's Easier than You Think!

Discover tips, tools, and best practices from Charlene Katra that will make inclusion in your ministry more effective so that the Body of Christ is complete!

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Lead Us to the Water: Sacraments of Initiation and Ritual Catechesis

Discover the power of ritual in the life of the baptized as Tom Kendzia presents liturgical catechesis as the heart of faith formation and a challenge to live the message of Jesus.

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Let the Children Come: The What, Why, and How of Children's Catechesis

Kathy Hendricks examines essential elements of catechesis. Create artful, empowering, inspiring environments that gather children to learn, practice, and express faith.

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My Spirituality and the Spirituality of My Students

Reflect on the different stages of children’s spiritual development and find ideas for supporting each person’s special brand of spirituality with Sister Rosa Monique Peña.

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The Outpouring of the Holy Spirit in Our Lives

Donna Eschenauer explores the ongoing reality of the “outpouring of the Holy Spirit” and the profound meaning that this holds for our everyday lives.

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Pray All Ways

Kathy Hendricks examines different ways to pray, offers strategies to fit prayer practices into daily life, and presents ideas for teaching others various ways to pray.

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Sacramental Preparation: Time to Grow in Faith Together

Kathy Hendricks and Jim Devlin provide a tour of Sadlier’s sacramental preparation series including resources to support, enhance, and expand immediate preparation.

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Seeing with the Eyes of Saints

Barbara Sutton, DMin, explores the saints illuminated in the Saint John’s Bible, their place in the early Christian Church, and what their lives mean now in the 21st Century.

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Signs of the Son of Man

Michael Howard, MA, explores all four Gospel readings for Advent, highlighting the signs revealed in Sacred Scripture for the coming of the Son of Man.

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The Spirituality of Children: Today’s Prayers, Tomorrow’s Prophets

Sister Janet Schaeffler explores the characteristics of a child’s spirituality as well as things we can do—as catechists, teachers, and parents—to nurture that spirituality.

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Teaching for Discipleship: The Call, The Challenge, The Difference

Now is the time to emphasize the call of discipleship. Mike Carotta distinguishes teaching for discipleship from past approaches and practices that can help us all keep heart.

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The Order of Confirmation: Taking a Second Look at the Meaning and Message of the Sacrament of Confirmation

Donna Eschenauer provides an overview of the revised ritual for the Sacrament of Confirmation and offers practical tips seeing Confirmation as a journey, not a destination.

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Think Diversity, Not Disability!

Successfully include diverse learners in faith formation. Charlene Katra shares best practices to fully include people with disabilities and their families.

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Unity in Diversity

Deacon Doctor Matthew Halbach shares ways understanding has grown between mainstream Protestants and Catholics thanks to the modern ecumenical movement.

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Visio Divina: Seeing with the Eyes of Faith

Ignite the imagination of your young disciples. Barbara Sutton shares how to facilitate the process of sacred listening, seeing, contemplating, and praying with the Word.

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The Art of Universal Accompaniment

Charlene Howard, MA, explores how Missionary Discipleship can serve as a framework for embracing, cultivating, and being enriched by the diversity in our Church.

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7 Steps to Successfully Start Adult Formation

Discover seven steps to successfully start essential adult faith formation in your parish from Janet Schaeffler, OP.

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Encountering God’s Mercy: First Reconciliation Prep as a Family Conversion Opportunity

Connect themes of Catholic faith and family with Tom Quinlan. Invite parents to conversion in Christ and help them bring children to the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

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Forming Innovative Catechetical Leaders

Colleen Moore, MDiv, shares how to form innovative catechetical leaders with practical approaches and adaptable resources for a variety of ministry settings and budgets.

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Heart and Soul: Missionary Discipleship in a Digital World

Learn how to accompany those immersed in a digital world. Andrea Chavez-Kopp, MEd, shares best practices for using technological tools to foster discipleship.

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Making the Family Connection in Catechesis

Kathy Hendricks explains how the family plays a vital role in passing along the faith and how the tasks of catechesis are most often carried out within the course of daily life.

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Sacraments for All

How does your parish prepare students with disabilities to celebrate sacraments? Charleen Katra, MA, shares her ideas to make the preparation process a joyful experience.

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Song, Story, Meal: Catechesis and Ritual Experience in Our Daily Lives

Meet God at Mass in Word, Meal, and each other with a presentation from Tom Kendzia, who shares how "love one another as I have loved you" is possible when we pray well as a community.

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So Little Time, So Much to Teach

Time is our most valuable gift. What’s the best way to use time in your catechetical setting? Susan Kay explores this question and offers suggestions to use time wisely.

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To Teach as Jesus Would Today

Discover tools for catechesis in the digital age. Lori Dahlhoff, Ed.D., explores educational practices, backward design and micro-learning, that effectively form faith.

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Who Me, Lead a Retreat?

Kathy Hendricks shares ways to plan and lead creative, engaging, deeply spiritual retreat experiences for parishioners of all ages and in any setting.

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Come and See Sacrament Preparation in a Whole New Light!

Explore Sadlier’s Believe • Celebrate • Live immediate preparation program for Eucharist and Reconciliation. Engage catechists, parents, children, and the whole community.

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3 Steps to Your Own Flipped Lesson Masterclass

In this 3-part Masterclass with Steve Botsford, MBA, MRE, you will discover how to create, share, and assess a flipped catechetical lesson for your religion education classes.

The Sacrament of Confirmation: The Beginning of a Life-long Journey

Donna Eschenauer shows that the conferral of the gift of the Holy Spirit in Confirmation begins a life-long journey as true witnesses to Christ.

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Social Justice and the Millennial Church

Sarah Shutrop, MA, examines millennials’ interest in social justice and explores ways the Church may offer experiences to lead them into deeper relationship with Christ.

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Reimagine Catechesis Challenge

Discover how to reengage students and families in your faith formation program with five weeks of free resources and a live Q&A session.

Three Things Every Catechist Needs to Know Today

Lori Dahloff, EdD, explores catechist formation and the three things every catechist needs to know today.

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Family Prayers and Rituals

Kathy Hendricks, MA, offers ways to encourage family faith through ritual and find new ways to incorporate prayer into the home.

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<em>Christ In Us</em>: Meeting the Needs of Today’s Catechetical Leaders

Christ In Us: Meeting the Needs of Today’s Catechetical Leaders

Deacon Matt Halbach, Executive Director of Catechesis, presents Christ In Us—Sadlier’s innovative catechetical series designed to support catechetical leaders in evangelization and catechesis.

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Family Faith Formation: Engaging and Building Capacity

John Collins shares ways to creatively engage families and accompany them on a family faith journey with Sadlier’s NEW Christ In Us!

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<em>Christ In Us</em>: Flexible Models at Your Fingertips

Christ In Us: Flexible Models at Your Fingertips

Deacon Matthew Halbach, PhD, and Steve Botsford demonstrate ways Christ In Us can be customized for multiple models and flexible lesson planning.

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<em>Ministering to Catholic Kids in a Digital World</em> 3-Part Masterclass

Ministering to Catholic Kids in a Digital World 3-Part Masterclass

Harness the benefits of technology for religious education and form students as digital disciples with Andrea Chavez-Kopp.

Called to Holiness: Creative Ideas for Teaching about the Saints

Kathy Hendricks shares creative ways to teach about the lives of the saints and apply them to young disciples’ daily lives.

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<em>Remote Teaching and Distance Learning in Catechesis</em> 3-Part Masterclass

Remote Teaching and Distance Learning in Catechesis 3-Part Masterclass

Andrea Chavez-Kopp offers strategies to reimagine your religious education programs and support more families in this on-demand masterclass.

Implementing the New <em>Directory for Catechesis</em> in Parishes

Implementing the New Directory for Catechesis in Parishes

Unpack what the new Directory for Catechesis means for parish catechetical programs.

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Implementing the New <em>Directory for Catechesis</em> in Schools

Implementing the New Directory for Catechesis in Schools

Watch Deacon Matthew Halbach and Andrea D. Chavez-Kopp to discover what the new Directory for Catechesis means for Catholic Schools.

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Amplify Catechesis with Creative Use of Video

Steve Botsford presents strategies and tips for using video to amplify your catechetical sessions, engage your students, and increase comprehension

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The What, Why, and How of Family Catechesis During COVID-19

Kathy Hendricks examines the purpose of catechesis and offers creative ideas to help families pass on the Catholic faith during challenging times.

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<em>Christ In Us</em>: In-Step with the Wisdom of the New <em>Directory for Catechesis</em>

Christ In Us: In-Step with the Wisdom of the New Directory for Catechesis

Deacon Matt Halbach presents how your catechetical program can align to the new Directory for Catechesis with Christ In Us.

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Catechetical Summit | Cumbre catequética

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Answering Pope Francis’s Call to Support Catechists

Pope Francis made a landmark statement on catechesis. Learn what his decree, Antiquum Ministerium, means for your ministry.

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Hispanic Catechetical Leadership: A Case Study

Dr. Gerardo ‘lalo’ Salazar discusses the growth of Hispanic catechetical leadership in the U.S. and how it is transforming the Catholic Church.

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Walking Together Toward Bethlehem: An Advent Retreat

Deacon Matt Halbach guides us in preparing our hearts and minds to receive the love of God this Advent season.

Episode 1: A Makeover in L.A.

Fr. Parker Sandoval, Vice Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, reveals the Archdiocese’s new, digital “face lift.”

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Episode 2: What's Brewing in Seattle?

Deacon Eric Paige from the Archdiocese of Seattle shares how they are supporting family faith formation during the pandemic.

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Episode 3: Rural Routes

Fr. Jay Atherton from a rural part of Albany, NY, discusses pastoring in multiple parishes, YouTube, and Confirmation preparation.

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Episode 4: No Way I Can Do This!

Fr. William Corcoran, pastor of St. Elizabeth Seton Church in IL, focuses on important virtues for pastors and parents as catechists at home.

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Episode 5: There’s a New Vicar in Town

Father Joseph Gibino, the new Vicar for Evangelization and Catechesis for the Diocese of Brooklyn, shares how to make Lent meaningful.

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Episode 6: Reaching Across the Aisle

Fr. Tony Zimmer, pastor of St. Anthony on the Lake in Wisconsin, tells us about his parish and school’s collaboration on children’s faith formation.

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Episode 7: Keepin’ It Small

Fr. James Burkart, pastor of Christ the Good Shepherd Catholic Community in TX, discusses small faith group communities and the role of discernment.

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Episode 8: Celebrating Mass and Handling IT

Fr. Ricardo Martín, pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in WI, chats about his new priorities and the importance of learning about race and racism.

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Episode 9: Caution: Confirmation Can Be Habit-Forming

Fr-. Dave Fleming, pastor in IA, speaks about Confirmation preparation, good habits, and exorcism.

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Episode 10: Driving with Jesus

Fr. Fidèle Okitembo Dikete, pastor of St. John Berchmans in the Archdiocese of San Antonio, shares an inspiring story of missionary discipleship.

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Episode 11: Homily Prep Pointers & Pentecost

Fr. Justin Claravall, SJ from Los Angeles, CA, shares some tips on homily preparation and reflects on the readings for Pentecost.

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Episode 12: Keeping the Faith a Top Priority During the Summer

Deacon Henry Reyes from Milwaukee, WI, shares ways to engage parishioners during the summer.

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Episode 13: Aloha, Jesus!

Bishop Larry Silva, Bishop of Honolulu, discusses the importance of witness today, his Diocesan Evangelization Task Force, and more.

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Episode 14: Faith on the Border

Fr. Francisco Quiroz, from the Diocese of Laredo, TX, talks about the unique challenges and opportunities of being a missionary diocese on the Border.

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Episode 15: Teaching to Pray

Abshp. Charles Gordon, Archbishop of Port of Spain, Trinidad, and Tobago, chats about his book, Teach Us to Pray: A Little Book on Christian Prayer.

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Episode 16: Cultivating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Ministry

Fr. Stephen Bell, CSP, shares how to make diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) a critical part of ministry.

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Episode 17: What’s Up with the Missionaries of Mercy Today?

Fr. Augustine Dada of New York discusses his experience as a Missionary of Mercy today.

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Episode 18: Rediscovering the Eucharist in Albany, NY

Bishop Ed Scharfenberger chats about the need for Eucharistic renewal and revivial and what it will take.

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Episode 19: It Takes a Village to Raise a Priest Who Can Raise Up that Village

Fr. James Ferreira, a pastor in Staten Island, NY, shares his first five years of being a priest.

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Episode 20: The Heartland: Mission Possible!

Mr. John Gaffney, Dir. of Evangelization & Catechesis for the Diocese of Des Moines, tells why the Church must move from maintenance to mission mode.

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Episode 21: “Father Catechist”

Noted catechetical scholars and authors, Dr. Hosffman Ospino and Dr. Tim O’Malley, chat about forming clergy as catechists.

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Episode 22: A Eucharistic Revival for the Catholic Church in the United State!

Bishop Andrew Cozzens, USCCB Evangelization & Catechesis Chair, discusses Eucharistic Revival plans.

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Episode 23: Directory for Catechesis: Major Themes

We chat with Bishop Franz-Peter, delegate to the Pontifical Council for Promoting New Evangelization.

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Episode 24: Focusing on Families

Fr. Michael Amadeo, pastor of Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart Parish in Ankeny, Iowa, chats with us about supporting family catechesis.

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Episode 25: Talking All Things Accompaniment

Three catechetical experts discuss what accompaniment is and how it can be applied in ministry.

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Episode 26: Technology in Catechesis Today

Steve Botsford, Sadlier’s Senior Director of Digital Catechesis, talks about using digital technology to evangelize and catechize today.

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Episode 27: Pastoring a Young Church

Fr. Ken Halbur, Pastor of St. Luke the Evangelist Parish in Iowa, chats with us about pastoring a young church.

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Episode 28: Journeying Together: Archdiocese of Chicago

Msgr. Patrick Pollard explains how the AOC is preparing for the 2023 Synod.

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Episode 29: Church of Formation; Not Forms

Kenneth Velasquez, Senior Coordinator for Certification and Ongoing Formation in the Archdiocese of Chicago, discusses forming catechists today.

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Episode 30: Building the Catechesis Bench

Colleen Moore, Director of Notre Dame’s Echo Program, chats with us about forming future catechists.

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Episode 31: NCEA 2022 Convention

Jill Annable, SVP of Programs for NCEA, chats with us about their upcoming 2022 Convention and why catechists and teachers should attend.

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Episode 32: Learn about NALM

Michael Taylor, NALM Conference Planning Chair, chats with us about the role of the National Association for Lay Ministry in the Catholic Church.

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Episode 33: Supporting Eucharistic Revival

Deacon Matt chats about charity as a focus of Eucharistic revival and invigorates you to attend Sadlier’s Masterclass on the Eucharist.

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Episode 34: Catechetical Institute

Bill Keimig, Assistant Director of Franciscan University’s Catechetical Institute, discusses the Institute’s role in forming ministers.

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Live Catechist Support: Catechist Stream

Looking for live catechist support? The pilot explains what live streaming is, what Catechist Stream is, and how we will support catechists.

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Episode 1: 3 Insights That Will Change The Way You Think About Catechesis

Steve and Matt will share key insights that will help you rediscover the purpose and joy of being a catechist.

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Episode 2: 3 Tips to Kickoff the New Year

Steve and Matt offer tips on how to work the “3 Ps”: personal prayer, planning your lessons, and engaging your parents.

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Episode 3: Come Together: 3 Things You Need to Know about Syndoality (Synod Series Part 1)

Steve and Matt offer an overview of why dioceses are engaging in a synodal process, and what this work might mean for the future of catechesis.

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Episode 4: Come Together: 3 Things Leadership Can Learn from Synodality, with guest John Gaffney (Synod Series Part 2)

Steve and Matt offer 3 reasons why it is important for catechetical leaders to plug into the synodal process and what some of the benefits will be.

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Episode 5: Come Together: 4 Objectives of Synod 2023 that will Affect Catechesis Going Forward (Synod Series Part 3)

Steve and Matt share 4 objectives of Synod 2023 that will affect catechesis going forward.

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Episode 6: What will National Catholic Conferences be like in 2022?

Steve and Matt speak with National Catholic Conference organizers to learn more about what will be happening with their conference in 2022.

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Episode 7: The Mathematics of Lent

Steve and Matt dive into the math of Lent to grow closer to Jesus and the Church.

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Episode 8: The Legend of the Shamrock

Steve and Matt investigate the legend of the Shamrock, a simple method used by St. Patrick to catechize about the Holy Trinity.

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Episode 9: 101 Ways to Support Families During Lent

Steve and Matt offer support by providing an abundance of spiritual practices (little faith habits) to share with your families during Lent.

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Episode 10: Essential Catechetical Curriculum Features

Steve and Deacon Matt highlight some of the features you will definitely want to have in your next curriculum purchase!

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Episode 11: Essential Tools for Digital Catechesis

Steve and Deacon Matt address the challenges and opportunities associated with adopting technology, along with 3 key considerations.

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Episode 12: Easter: We’ve Only Just Begun

Easter is just beginning. Steve and Deacon Matt discuss the highlights of the Easter season and its focus on mercy.

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Episode 13: Catechist Stream: On the Lighter Side

Steve and Deacon Matt explore the lighter side of our faith with funny, but surprisingly relevant tidbits of information.

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Episode 14: Recognizing Teacher Appreciation Week

Steve and Deacon Matt talk about Jesus as the model teacher and share stories about teachers who have impacted their lives.

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Episode 15: Recognizing Achievements in Catholic Education

Steve and Deacon Matt interview awardees from NCEA 2022 President's awards.

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Episode 16: Mary as the Model Disciple

In this episode, Steve and Deacon Matt discuss why Mary is venerated as the perfect disciple and reflect on the custom of May Crowning.

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Tasks of Catechesis: Introduce to Community Life

Our final video of the Tasks of Catechesis series explores introducing disciples to community life and inspiring them to live as active members in faith as part of the Church.

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Tasks of Catechesis: Teach Prayer

In the fourth video of our Tasks of Catechesis series, explore the task of teaching prayer with a focus on the different ways to pray.

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Tasks of Catechesis: Form for Life in Christ

Our third video of the Tasks of Catechesis series explores the task of forming disciples for life in Christ with a focus on moral vision and knowledge of the heart.

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Tasks of Catechesis: Initiate into the Celebration of the Mystery

The second video of our Task of Catechesis series explores the task of initiating into the celebration of the mystery with a focus on the importance of liturgy and sacraments.

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Tasks of Catechesis: Lead to Knowledge of the Faith

In this first video of our Task of Catechesis series, explore how catechists can lead disciples to the knowledge of the faith.

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Episode 35: A More Meaningful Pentecost

Deacon Matt shares how to make your Pentecost experience more meaningful by examining the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of discipleship.

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Episode 36: Catholic Leadership Institute

Dan Cellucci tells us how the Catholic Leadership Institute is helping dioceses evangelize more effectively.

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Episode 17: Evaluating Your Catechetical Year

In this episode, Steve and Deacon Matt discuss goal setting, assessment tools, and catechist evaluation.

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Episode 18: Memorial Day: Remembrance and Gratitude

In observance of Memorial Day, Steve and Deacon Matt highlight the themes of remembrance and gratitude as critical to discipleship.

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Episode 19: How important is Pentecost, REALLY?

In this episode, Steve and Deacon Matt explore the mystery of Pentecost, life in the Spirit, and how to grow in relationship with the Holy Spirit.

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Episode 20: USCCB Eucharistic Revival

Deacon Matt and Steve will discuss what The Eucharistic Revival is, the kickoff beginning on the Feast of Corpus Christi, and why.

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Episode 21: We Are All Children of God

Steve and Deacon Matt discuss Catholic Social Teaching, share resources to support working against racism, and talk about the origins of Juneteenth.

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Episode 37: Music in Catechesis

Fr. Phillip Ganir examines the role of music in catechesis and why we listen to the music we do.

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Episode 22: Summer Support for Family Faith

To keep families focused on their faith this Summer, Steve and Deacon Matt showcase free family faith resource kits.

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Episode 23: Independence Day

Steve and Deacon Matt discuss how Christ frees us and how being a disciple calls us to move from independence to relying on Christ and each other.

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Episode 24: The Textbook Taboo

In this episode of Catechist Stream, Steve and Deacon Matt explore the Textbook Taboo and share if and why catechetical textbooks are helpful in student engagement, relationships, and learning.

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Catechist Stream: Are Families Ready for Family Catechesis?

Get practical tips from Steve &Deacon Matt that will help you catechize families and support their journey with God.

Episode 25: Summer Reading List to Inspire Your Faith

In this episode, Deacon Matt discusses how spiritual reading can help you to grow in your faith. He also introduces three book titles that will inspire your faith this summer!

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Episode 26: Start Me Up: Getting Ready for the New School Year (Part 1)

Steve and Deacon Matt interview Joyce Guris, an experienced DRE who shares her best advice for prepping for the new school year. Part 1

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Vatican II, Synodality, and the Future of Our Church

Discuss the 60^th anniversary of Vatican II, Synodality, and the Future of Our Church with Sister Maureen Sullivan, OP, PhD.

Episode 27: Start Me Up: Getting Ready for the New School Year (Part 2)

This week on Catechist Stream, Steve and Deacon Matt will continue discussing topics essential for prepping for the new school year. Part 2

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Episode 28: Are Families Ready for Family Catechesis?

In this episode, Steve and Deacon Matt highlight the struggles parishes face when catechizing families and offer some practical helps.

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Episode 38: 20th Anniversary of the Dallas Charter

Deacon Matt chats about the journey the Church has been on since 2002 and the effort to protect young people against clergy abuse.

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