Lessons, Activities and Prayers on What Makes Us Catholic

Help your learners experience and move more deeply into the rich treasury of Catholicism all the feasts, seasons, rituals, devotions, symbols, sacraments, and sacramentals that kindle the faith and help make us one family of God. In this creative and practical resource, Janet Schaeffler shows us step by step how to introduce young minds and hearts to all these wonderful ways of being Catholic. Some activities include: - A daily Advent project that invites families to appreciate the gift of the Incarnation - An exploration of Lenten symbols, prayers and liturgical objects such as ashes, palm branches, the color purple, the desert, and the Stations of the Cross - A group project to help students personalize Catholic social teaching - A Marian feast activity to build awareness of the powerful and loving role Mary plays in daily living Designed to help learners stretch creatively and theologically, each activity includes background for catechists, materials lists, reproducible blackline masters, lesson starters, instructions, prayers, and options to extend the activities. Best of all are ways to make everything relevant to daily living for children and adults of all abilities, ages, and interests. This creative and complete resource can help you send your students forth to lives of joyful discipleship, meaningful prayer, and powerful love for God.

Janet Schaeffler, OP, is the author of many books and articles, including The Spirituality of the Catechist, and The Creed: A Catechist s Guide, both from Twenty-Third Publications.