Catholicism has a deep, rich history that dates back centuries upon centuries. But sometimes it’s hard to keep all that information straight. The Essential Guide to Catholic Terms is a handy, thorough, complete reference for all things Catholic. Written in simple, direct language appropriate for children of various stages of faith formation, The Essential Guide of Catholic Terms offers the detail-rich stories and phrases that we use to teach and understand our faith. A handy resource for parents and teachers, every Catholic home and classroom would not be complete without this fundamental resource.
The Handbook for Catholic Youth brings together valuable hands-on information for faith formation in one easy-to-use source. This convenient book offers easy access to instructions for praying the rosary, a timeline of important events in church history, a map of the Holy Land, a calendar of the liturgical year, and much more.
At a certain parish the tabernacle was a wide rectangle set into the wall. One day the primary children were learning about the Mass. At the end of the lesson, Sister asked, "Does anyone have any questions?" With furrowed brow, a child inquired, "Why does Father put Jesus into the microwave?" Kids. You never know what they're going to say next! As educators in America's Catholic classrooms, The Sisters of Notre Dame are no strangers to hilarious mix-ups, priceless mispronunciations, and innocent mistakes like this one. Now they're sharing their over 125-year treasury of funny stories and anecdotes in Why is Jesus in the Microwave? These real-life episodes cover everything from prayer -- "O my God, I am partly sorry." to morality - "Maybe I lie a little bit, but nobody's perfect." to schoolwork -- "Dear Joe, if you die, can I have your report card?" to holidays -- "And where was Baby Jesus born?" "In a haystack." And lots more! Priest or teacher, parent or grandparent, or anyone needing to lose themselves in funny and wholesome stories will enjoy Why is Jesus in the Microwave? It is a joyful reminder that laughter is a gift from God.
Share and pass on the faith from A to Z with this guidebook of all things totally Catholic! In this comprehensive resource, children ages 9 to 12 and the grown-ups in their lives are provided with child-appropriate and theologically-correct language based upon the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Containing extensive information on what Catholics believe and how they live as members within the community of believers, this manual also offers readers ways to engage in the faith.
Discipline Tips' covers key areas that influence discipline, such as the environment, the lesson plan, attitudes toward the children, rules, and behavioural consequences. Above all, the emphasis is on involving children in the discipline process and always treating them positively and with respect.
This how-to manual for newly confirmed Catholics instructs them on how to live out their faith with commitment and discover spiritual practices to adapt as their own. (Catholic)
Who is the real Mary, the Mother of Jesus? What role does she play in our lives? The Catholic Companion to Mary is an attempt to bring Mary to Life as a flesh-and-blood human being, using what research, theological study, and the experience of million of Catholics have revealed about her. These pages are meant to act as a lens to bring Mary into greater focus, so that ultimately readers may be drawn to a stronger relationship with the Blessed Virgin.
Like all good Jews, the apostles prayed the daily Jewish prayers in their synagogues and in the Temple in Jerusalem. But after meeting Jesus, they were drawn to deepen their prayer. Here was a holy man who enjoyed intimate union with God and who even spent whole nights in prayer. No wonder the apostles begged, Lord, teach us to pray. Now in your own journey you are trying
A how-to book for teaching Scripture that is paced with hundreds of exciting classroom ideas. It gets children "doing". From dramatization to creating scriptual art, from playing Bible games to motions in response to Scripture, from choral readings to scriptural prayer, all the activities described here are easy to carry out, involve the whole child, and nurture creativity as well as love for Scripture."--Back cover.
This simple, yet indispensable book offers tips and techniques on every aspect of teaching religion. Sr. Kathleen covers every possible aspect of preparing and teaching a religion class: the role of the teacher; shaping a lesson plan; teaching a lesson; good discipline; using Scripture, prayer; stories, music, and drama in your class; writing and other activities; working with parents; and much more. For novices and veteran teachers alike.
This little book answers the prayers of many RCIA teams across the country. How in the world, they ask, do we offer catechumens and candidates a way to pray as Catholic adults? How do we hand on to them the many beautiful traditions of prayer embraced by our Church? Where can we find these all in one place? Your prayers are answered. Here Kathleen Glavich addresses these questions and more by focusing on the nature of prayer, what Jesus taught about it, when and how to pray, and difficulties in prayer. She offers a variety of prayer forms like praying with Scripture, the Eucharist, the Divine Office, Lectio Divina, meditation, praying with mantras, the rosary, the stations of the cross and much more. This is an essential and indispensable resource for all RCIA teamsa must have guide for your catechumenate program.
Catholic school leaders and teachers will love this book! It has everything-absolutely everything-they want and need to know about prayer in school. Sr. Kathleen is a veteran teacher and it's clear that she has "been there and done that" with great joy and enthusiasm. But she knows that not every teacher feels secure about praying with a class, even though they know it's important and realize that parents entrust them with this responsibility. And she also realizes that certain Catholic prayer forms are a mystery to them. On the other hand, there are those who feel very comfortable teaching prayer but are looking for fresh ideas.
For parish leaders who want to turn their faith formation gatherings into fun and interactive teachable moments, this invaluable resource is a must-have. Its ninety-two short and easy-to-stage gospel plays can be reproduced for all parish catechetical gatherings.
This remarkable collection of quotations and reflections takes its name from the dying words of Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity, a Carmelite nun who died in 1906: "I am going to Light, to Love, to Life!" Saints like Elizabeth are our heroes and members of our family, our brothers and sisters in Christ. The dying words that have been preserved offer us a treasure trove for reflection. Award-winning author and acclaimed educator, Sister Kathleen Glavich has carefully selected the words of eighty-nine saints--some popular, some little known--as the focal point for reflections on essential Christian themes, including: * Afterlife * Discernment * Forgiveness * The Importance of Little Things * Kindness * Mary's Magnificat * Our Longing for God * Positive Peer Pressure Each entry opens with a brief biography followed by the saint's last words, a reflection, and a suggestion for taking the saint's words to heart. The book also includes an appendix of select prayers, patron saints, and a liturgical calendar of feast days. Fourteen drawings by Christopher Santer bring the saints to life and are, in their own way, a source of reflection and inspiration A few of the saints in this collection: André Bessette, Andrew Kim Taegon, Bernadette, Charles Lwanga, Dominic, Elizabeth Ann Seton, Frances of Rome, Gemma Galgani, Jeanne Jugan, John Paul II, Josephine Bakhita, Julie Billiart, Kateri Tekakwitha, Mary Magdalene de Pazzi, Paul Miki, Rose of Lima, Stephen, Teresa of Calcutta, Thomas More,Vincent Ferrar, Wenceslaus MARY KATHLEEN GLAVICH, a Sister of Notre Dame and noted religious educator, is the author of more than seventy books on faith formation, including the award-winning books The Catholic Companion to Jesus and The Confirmed Catholic's Companion. She has also written a novel, The Fisherman's Wife: The Gospel According to St. Peter's Spouse. A popular speaker and retreat leader, she blogs at www.kathleenglavich.org. CHRISTOPHER SANTER has made drawings of more than one hundred different saints, bringing them to life with a realness that gives you the sense that you could encounter these holy people on the street. He is the Fine Arts Department Chair at Providence Academy in Plymouth, Minnesota, and continues to work out of his studio in St. Paul, Minnesota. His full body of work can be seen on his website: christophersanter.com.
This activity book introduces children to angels. It helps children understand the role of angels in creation, their presence in Scripture, and their interaction with us. Grades 3-6 +
The Catholic Companion to the Psalms is a treasury of methods for understanding and praying the Psalms. Chapters include: A Bit of Background, The Psalms as Poetry, Personalizing the Psalms, and Lectio Divina on Psalms.
Annunciation - Visitation - Birth of John - Birth of Jesus - The Presentation - Baptism of Jesus - First Apostles - Nicodemus - Samaritan woman - Anointing at Bethany - Martha and Mary - The Last Supper - Agony in the Garden - Resurrection - The Ascension - Jesus and Peter.
Sponsors accept a large responsibility when they agree to sponsor a child preparing for confirmation. This informative explanation of the sacrament of confirmation describes the obligations of sponsors and provides them with suggestions on how to help children as they approach their confirmation.
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