Religious education

I am always looking for new ways to encourage kids to pray, especially to get them out of the rut of talking/asking/praising about the same things. I am just as guilty of this- I tend to remember to pray for the people I care most about, immediate situations, and my needs. The bigger picture and people I don't interact with are likely to be forgotten in typical daily prayer. Then I remembered this neat technique we used in a Christian club I was in during high school. It is about using your…

There are be more than 20 different bingo games specifically designed to provide information and intruction about the Catholic faith. What a wonderful teaching tool to use in class, Sunday School, a church event, or a family game night. Not enough...

Fun and frugal way to Teach the Sign of the Cross. Easy craft for kids to learn proper way to do this special prayer. Great way to practice!

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.

Take Your Child or CCD Class on a Tour of Your Church. Children love to learn about their church. A simple tour could easily be arranged with your sacristan or priest. Many CCD or Religious Education programs offer this once a year to children as well. After you arrange for your tour, print out …

Free matching game for some of the items commonly found in the Catholic mass. Perfect for children to learn the proper names.

School has been back in swing for...three months now, and I am just now getting around to some of the back-to-school posts in my draft folder. I guess that goes to model what a teacher's fall usually looks like. I gave you a peek inside my classroom back in this post, and mentioned my faith corner, promising more details later. Well, it is later, so here are some ideas for creating a holy space in your Classroom/CCD Room/Youth Room/etc. (FYI- I know that not all CCD teachers are blessed to…

Catholic Prayers Lapbook is great for helping kids to pray and and memorize prayers.

Description Our Father Prayer worksheet for CCD, Sunday School, and Catechism teachers, grades K, 1, 2, and 3 by Little Miss Catechist