BY DAVID O’BRIEN Here’s a 20-question quiz on the Catechism of the Catholic Church. It contains sample questions such as: The Catechism is called “universal” because it was written for __________. True or False: The Pope wrote the Catechism. The Catechism uses the _________ to teach about Christian prayer. This quiz can help you, your …

Let's talk about teaching catechism in the household. The What, Why, and How of using catechism for the whole family to get closer to God. First you must choose a catechism to use. After that, it's just a matter of making the time each day/week to practice the questions with your kids.

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(This lesson is in accordance with the new Roman Missal that is to be implemented on November 27, 2011.) *Be sure to adjust this lesson to fit the needs of your students. (Please take in consideration that I am just a Mom and I'm providing these lessons and activities to the best of my abilities. I will try to make them as accurate as possible, but I know I will make a few mistakes and it was not intentional.) Gospel means “good news” and the reading is taken from the New Testament. During the Gospel we stand and listen to the priest read from the Book of the Gospels. If incense is used, the priest puts some into the thurible. After this, the deacon who is to proclaim the Gospel, bowing profoundly before the priest, asks for a blessing, saying in a low voice: Your blessing, Father. The priest says in a low voice: May the Lord be in your heart and on your lips that you may proclaim his Gospel worthily and well, in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. The deacon signs himself with the Sign of the Cross and replies: Amen. If, however, a deacon is not present, the priest, bowing before the altar, says quietly: Cleanse my heart and my lips, almighty God, that I may worthily proclaim your holy Gospel. The Deacon, or the Priest, then proceeds to the ambo, accompanied, if appropriate, by ministers with incense and candles. There he says: The Lord be with you. People: And with your spirit. Priest: A reading from the holy Gospel according to N. *At the same time, he makes the Sign of the Cross on the book and on his forehead, lips, and breast. The people make a fist with their right hand and with our thumb we make a small Sign of the Cross on our forehead, on our lips and over our heart and silently pray, “God be in my mind, on my lips, and in my heart.”) People: Glory to you, O Lord. Then the deacon, or the priest, incenses the book, if incense is used, and proclaims the Gospel. At the end of the Gospel, the Deacon, or the Priest, acclaims: The Gospel of the Lord. All reply: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Then he kisses the book, saying quietly: Through the words of the Gospel may our sins be wiped away. Then follows the homily, which is to be preached by a priest or deacon. The homily may even be given by a Bishop or a priest who is present at the celebration but cannot concelebrate. During the homily the people sit. This is when the priest shares special thoughts and ideas with us to help us connect the gospel to our own life experiences. After the homily a brief period of silence is appropriately observed. Questions: What does Gospel mean? (Good News) Do we stand or sit during the Gospel? (Stand) What book is the Gospel read from? (The Book of the Gospels) Is the Gospel from the Old or New Testament? (New) Who reads the Gospel? (A deacon or a priest.) Where do we cross ourselves three times? (Once on the forehead, once on our lips, and once over our heart.) When we cross ourselves three times, what do we say? (“God be in my mind, on my lips, and in my heart.”) Who does the homily? (A deacon or a priest.) Do we stand or sit during the homily? (Sit) What is a homily? (This is when the priest shares special thoughts and ideas with us to help us connect the gospel to our own life experiences.) Craft/Activity: Lesson 11: Preparing for the Gospel- Children Discover the Mass by Mary Doefler Dall An inventive way to help children learn to make the Sign of the Cross on our forehead, on our lips and over our heart and silently pray, “God be in my mind, on my lips, and in my heart.” (Craft/Activity directions pages 59 – 60). These activities below are free, however they can only to be used for classroom and personal use. They may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on these activities are not my own and are from various internet sources. Game: Stand Up, Sit Down Game Directions: Have the students stand in front of their chairs with plenty of room in front of them. Say to the students: Let’s review what you should do during the Liturgy of the Word Sequence. When I say a part of the Liturgy of the Word, you must stand or sit like you would do in Mass. During the First Reading, what are you supposed to do? (Sit) During the Responsorial Psalm (we join in a prayer that is read or sung) what do we do? (Sit) During the Second Reading, what are you supposed to do? (Sit) When we sing the Gospel Acclamation (“Alleluia”), what are you supposed to do? (Stand) During the Gospel what do you do? (Stand) What do we do during the Homily? (Sit) *If the students do well, mix up the sequence above and see how well they do. Worksheet: The Gospel- Circle the best available answer for each of the following.

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If you’ve never been to a Catholic Mass, or you have, but don’t understand the flow of it, you’ve come to the right place! No more looking around wondering if you should be standing, kneeling or sitting. Once you know what exactly is going on during the Mass, it’s easier to understand what you should […]

Word searches are fun for kids and a great learning tool for important terms. Here is a list of free Catholic Word Search Printables for kids!

Kids will enjoy looking around their parish church for the items in this eye spy scavenger hunt. Simply have them look for the items and either color or check the box once discovered. Object include: Monstrance, Tabernacle, Crucifix, Stations of the Cross, Sanctuary Lamp, Stained Glass Window, Presider’s Chair, Baptismal Font, Organ, Hymnal, Alter, Statue,… Read More »Catholic Scavenger Hunt for Kids – Free Printable

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I started this series years ago, and now I am finishing it! It is a series for Catholic moms all about what the liturgical year is, how and why to live the liturgical year at

A Catholic Church worksheet is a valuable tool that can enhance your understanding of the rich history, rituals, and beliefs associated with this ancient institution. Designed for individuals seeking a deeper connection with their faith, these worksheets provide a structured approach to explore various aspects of Catholicism, allowing you to engage with its teachings in a meaningful and enlightening way.

Well it looks like some of us are going to be home with our kids a little more than expected for the near future, so I wanted to round up some fun printable materials for

Religious education ideas for Catholic teachers, homeschoolers, and catechists- crafts, lessons, and printables on Sacraments, Scripture and Prayer.

Teaching your children the catechism is such a simple way to instruct them in the doctrine of Christianity. It's deep and profound...and easy to do!

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A Catholic Church worksheet is a valuable tool that can enhance your understanding of the rich history, rituals, and beliefs associated with this ancient institution. Designed for individuals seeking a deeper connection with their faith, these worksheets provide a structured approach to explore various aspects of Catholicism, allowing you to engage with its teachings in a meaningful and enlightening way.

Adding a visual element – even a doodle helps you process what you’re seeing or hearing, but drawing stick figures or doodles you’re “writing” what you’re learning on your brain twice – once by hearing or reading and once by drawing. This is called dual coding. This helps you process information better, you’ll recall faster and retain information longer. You can use sketchnotes for anything,

Catholic Mass Checklist for kids! If your kids are busy and squirmy during church, having something productive or meaningful for them to do can make a huge difference. Using the different parts of mass help your child stay interested by checking off each part of Mass as you do it! From the opening song, to the readings, gospel, homily, Eucharistic prayer, Communion, and more. Fun pictures for Catholic kids to learn more about Mass and stop asking "how much longer" Mass checklist. Mass activity

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I know it's so much easier to do anything if it's organized and the "stuff" I need is readily available. So, I made this simple checklist of questions and answers for myself and wanted to share with all of you! So, regardless of if you do or don't use other activities, books, or music, I

Adventure Catechism Coloring Book Vol. 4 - 5-Pack A coloring and activity book to go along with the Adventure Catechism DVD Volume 4. Topics include: What are the Sacraments? What is Baptism? What is the Eucharist? What is Confession? How to Make a Good Confession.

This big 21-page coloring download covers participating at Holy Mass From the Liturgy of the Eucharist to the Dismissal.Step-by-step: The Liturgy of the Eucharist The Offertory The Eucharistic Prayer The Sanctus The Consecration The Mystery of Faith The Communion Rite The Breaking of the Bread Invitation to Communion Holy Communion Sacred Silence The Concluding Rites The Blessing The Dismissal Find PART 1 of our Mass coloring series and follow along with the first half of the Mass HERE. For unlimited printing rights for a parish, school, co-op or other group, select the "unlimited printing" option next to the Add to Cart button...

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One of my favorite things to do with a class of kids is to take them on a "field trip" to our church. We are there regularly for Mass, Confession, and Adoration, but there is something special about an unscheduled visit to the quiet church for time in prayer. I also like to make sure we get in good church tours so that the students are familiar with the structure, decor, and items found in the church. One way to go about a church tour that is more student directed is a "Sacred Scavenger Hunt." Instead of the teacher being the expert, the students are able to show what they already know as well as discover new information. (Hint- call it a Sacred Scavenger Hunt to set the tone- we are still in God's House, we walk, we whisper, etc.) Because so much of my curriculum focuses on the Sacraments, we go on a Sacred Scavenger Hunt looking for signs and symbols relating to the seven Sacraments. Here is one recording sheet that lists items the students can try and find, as well as space for them to record other items that relate to each Sacrament: (Click on image for printable) Or, you can challenge the students to discover their own connections with this blank record sheet. (Click on image for printable) We always gather back together and share the symbols each student found. They are welcome to "borrow" their classmates ideas and record them as well. I am always amazed at the different things that each child finds, from the sacred vessels for Mass to the images in the stained glass windows. I make sure as the students are working that I take pictures of all of the items they find. You can see and use some of the images from one of our scavenger hunts in this gallery: And then, as a cross curricular project between religion and their technology class, the students create a presentation in Google Slides (or you could use Power Point) connecting their knowledge of the Sacraments with their experience in the church. Click here to view a pdf version of a sample of student work: And click here for the instructions for the technology project: How do you incorporate and use technology to strengthen your religion instruction? I'd love to hear your ideas!

This liturgical year lesson plan is meant to be an introduction to the Church year so students can understand Jesus is the reason for EVERY season.

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Graphical representation of the churches' liturgical calendar that can be turned into a dynamic wheel by adding a hand to help move through the year.

Free Catholic themed bingo card printout for kids. Please enjoy these 12 unique catholic bingo cards along with a bingo card caller square page. Cut out the squares on the caller page, flip them over and randomly draw an item from the pile. While calling out the item, kids mark their catholic bingo cards accordingly.… Read More »Printable Catholic Bingo Cards

Let's talk about teaching catechism in the household. The What, Why, and How of using catechism for the whole family to get closer to God. First you must choose a catechism to use. After that, it's just a matter of making the time each day/week to practice the questions with your kids.

Here are a few ways to introduce and model how to participate in Eucharistic Adoration with kids and and youth in Catholic schools and parish religious education programs.