VIDEOS
- Sketchpad videos about the Sacraments
- Ascension Presents: videos for Catholic youth from Ascension Press feature prominent Catholic speakers such as Fr. Mike Schmitz, Matt Fradd, Jeff Cavins & more.
CRAFTS & ACTIVITIES
- Look to Him and Be Radiant: Teacher, DRE, and crafter shares ideas and resources to teach the faith for up to grade 8.
- Catholic Icing
- Sacred Art including lessons and activities from Sophia Press.
PRAYER
- Adoration for children. Includes why we should bring our children to Adoration, Adoration pointers and thoughts, complete plans, follow up plans and more.
COMBINATION SITES (lessons, videos, activities & more)
Note to catechists: You may find these resources helpful even if you are using a different textbook series.
- For Faith & Life Series: Diocese of Lincoln class plans include videos, activities and powerpoint presentations for grades 1-8
- Be My Disciples series, Catechists Resources. Explore articles, resources, and activities to discover ways in which you can help your students and their families live as disciples of Jesus
- Catechists’ Journey. Blog from the National Consultant for Faith Formation at Loyola Press. He has been involved in the catechetical ministry for over 40 years, discussing being a catechist, supports for you in your ministry as well as ideas for the classroom.
- The Religion Teacher. Plans for teaching our Catholic faith, including prayers, lesson plans, activities, teaching strategies, videos & Adoration for kids.
OTHER REFERENCES
- Catechism of the Catholic Church.
- USCCB Online Bible and Readings of the Day. (Other Church information also available through the main page)
- Diocese of Marquette curriculum standards
