These eight Ash Wednesday prayers pair easily with Ash Wednesday Scripture readings, giving teachers a way to introduce the meaning of the day to youth.
As routines return after the holidays, Epiphany invites a quiet moment of refocus. This Epiphany prayer reflection explores Scripture and encourages every age to imagine what it means to “follow a star” in their own lives. In the reflection,...
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World Religions: A Voyage of Discovery, Fifth Edition
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With this edition, learners can dive into the richness of global faith traditions and begin to understand the world itself, across time and geography....
In his First Letter to the Thessalonians, Saint Paul tells us to “Pray without ceasing” (5:17). The Gospel of Matthew tells us, “But when you pray, go to your inner room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret” (6:6).
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In this season of joyful anticipation, we invite you to use and share this interactive Advent calendar of activities to prepare for Jesus’ birth. With prayers, projects, and reflections for every day through Epiphany, these resources...
Adolescence is a pivotal period for faith development. Catechists often witness how young people engage most deeply when faith is lived within the family, not just observed in church. Exploring three pillars—faith conversations, rituals...
Step 1: Go to Google Slides and select “Blank presentation” or “Open new Presentation.”
Step 2: Navigate to “File > Import Slides” and select the PowerPoint presentation you would like to import under “Recent,” “Upload,” “My Drive,”...
During the month of October, Pope Leo warmly invites everyone to pray the rosary each day. “I invite everyone to pray the rosary every day during the coming month—for peace—personally, with your families and in your communities,” he...
The first day of classes can be nerve-wracking. Standing in front of a group of young people for the first time is intimidating. Introductions have yet to be made, expectations have yet to be established, relationships have yet to be...
Guiding K-8 learners through a Catholic religious education means walking with them across a wide span of growth and change. From the first Bible story in kindergarten to thoughtful reflection in middle school, young people grow in faith,...
Earlier this year, Steven Ellair sat down with John Roberto, Director of National Community of Catechetical Leaders (NCCL) to co-host a webinar titled Parents and Families at the Center of Faith Formation. For those interested in watching...
Engage kids with fun and faith-filled activities from Discover! Finding Faith in Life. This Catholic activity calendar takes you through each month of the year, providing creative ways to celebrate liturgical seasons and saints, using...
This timeline from The Catholic Children’s Bible highlights important stories in the Bible. From the beginning of Genesis all the way to Jesus’ Death and Resurrection, this timeline helps understand the Bible using colorful images. Hang...
Engage kids with fun and faith-filled activities from Discover! Finding Faith in Life. This Catholic activity calendar takes you through each month of the year, providing creative ways to celebrate liturgical seasons and saints, using...
This article contains insights from the recent webinar Parents and Families at the Center of Faith Formation. The webinar offered strategies for Directors of Religious Education (DREs) and parishes to confidently and effectively involve...
It is not uncommon for classes and programs to start the year with a grounding theme or a centering idea. Start this new academic year by being intentional about inviting the children to care for God and one another. Don’t just pick...
