Seton Confirmation Prep
One of the most popular textbooks from Seton Press. Catechism question and answer format is a most valuable and effective tool for preparing students for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Contains chapter...
View ArticleSeton Religion 7
2013 edition text-workbook from Seton Press. Students will increase their knowledge of the Catholic Faith as they study the Creation of Man and the Angels, Grace and the Holy Spirit, the Ten...
View ArticleSeton Following Christ in the World
Written by Dr. Anne Carroll, an excellent senior high school apologetics text covering traditional topics, as well as issues pertinent to the modern world. Grade 12. Now with full color images....
View ArticleFree Glory Stories Entertain and Provide Faith Formation
Guest post by Caitlin Bootsma With summer fast approaching, it’s always a challenge to adjust to the new normal, whatever that means for your family. Whether it’s fewer classes or none at all, more...
View ArticleCounting on Faith
Counting on Faith by Maurice Prater Illustrated by Jason Koltuniak Bismarck, ND: Divine Providence Press, 2014 It isn’t every day that you pick up a book intended for small children and find a...
View ArticleMake your Bible study memorable with Legos
My boys love to build things. We can never have too many Legos in the house. On Monday I decided to have them build a model of Herod’s temple. We made a cardboard and clay version of Solomon’s temple...
View ArticleContemplation aboard the Dawn Treader
After a long break, I am writing another post for my series “Finding God in Children’s Literature.” The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C. S. Lewis has been one of my favorite children’s books since I...
View ArticleChime Travelers by Lisa Hendey
Lisa Hendey of CatholicMom.com fame has written two new books for children, the start of the Chime Travelers Series. When the bells chime, get ready for fun and adventure as you join Katie and Patrick...
View ArticleCatechismClass.com
CatechismClass.com provides the highest quality online learning for Catholics. Endorsed by His Holiness Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, Cardinal Dolan, Cardinal Burke, Archbishop Chaput, Bishop Vasa, Scott...
View ArticleLife is Precious – Respect for Life Month
October is officially Respect for Life Month, and although this is a very important topic, sometimes it is hard to figure out how to discuss it with little ones. Because of this, I was so thrilled to...
View ArticleExploring the Christian Symbolism in Harry Potter
How Harry Cast His Spell: The Meaning Behind the Mania for J.K. Rowling’s Bestselling Books by John Granger Carol Stream, IL: SaltRiver, 2008 Harry Potter mania has largely subsided, but many young...
View Article2016 Advent Activity Pack
Looking for something to do with your young children during Advent this year? The printable 2016 Advent Activity Pack from Life, Love, and Sacred Art offers a calendar featuring the saint’s feast days...
View ArticleWho is Jesse and Why Should We Care About His Tree?
One of the family traditions my children and I have is to put up a Jesse Tree to mark the days of Advent. Who is Jesse and why does his tree matter? Jesse was the father of King David. Jesus is...
View ArticleNew Chime Travelers: The Strangers at the Manger
The Chime Travelers series by Lisa Hendey features fun-filled, time-travel adventures with a Catholic message that takes kids to long-ago times and faraway lands. Each book features prayers and a...
View ArticleBook Review: Agnes’ Gift
Jenna, a non-practicing Catholic, is a high school junior in Boston whose life is going through some major changes. He older brother Justin disappeared shortly before his 18th birthday, her parents got...
View ArticleDigitization Project Preserving Century of Catholic Newspapers, Newsfeeds
Looking to do a research project with students on Catholic history? This could be a great resource! WASHINGTON (CNS) — Only pack rats would save copies of old newspapers. Or so you would think. But a...
View Article32 Days: A Must-Read Story of Faith and Courage
32 Days: A Story of Faith and Courage (Pauline Kids) by Ellen Lucey Prozeller is meant for children ages 9 – 11, however its story is inspiring for every Catholic no matter one’s age. In 1979,...
View ArticleTiny Thomists – Free Religion Lessons for Young Catholics
Tiny Thomists is a new project from The Dominican Institute focusing on catechesis for young Catholics. According to the website, Each bi-weekly .pdf download features a two week lesson plan designed...
View ArticleFive Lessons from Fatima for Children
One of the most fantastic aspects of Our Lady of Fatima’s message is that she entrusted it to children. Here are five lesson ideas to share and discuss with the children you know. The importance of...
View ArticleNew Allegory – In the Realm of Mist and Mercy
In the Realm of Mist and Mercy by Susan A. Howard is an engaging allegory about the Catholic life for middle-grade or older readers. Waljan is the hero of this tale, an orphan boy found in the woods...
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