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Catholicism 102 Sample Session
The follow-up sample session can be downloaded now! These sessions are designed so Catechists will make meaningful connections with tweens and teens in Catholicism 102.
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The Word is a Seed - Bible Poem
May this be a source of encouragement and inspiration in your good work!
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Reflecting on Food Ethics: Consuming with Compassion - Aspire Volume 2, Issue 3
Click here for the full issue!
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Are You Caring About What You're Wearing? - Aspire Volume 2, Issue 3
Click here for the full issue!
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Supporting Faith and Fun in the Family - Inspire Volume 2, Issue 3
Read the whole issue here!
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Pentecost and the Early Church Crossword - Inspire Volume 2, Issue 3
Read the whole issue here!
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Instruments of God's Grace
May this selection, from Let Us Remember: Stories of the Holy Presence of God encourage and inspire you in your good work! ©2018 Saint Mary's Press
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Overview of Catholic Social Teaching
If you are having trouble viewing the article, click the >> symbol at the top right corner of the window and select "download." Click here to download the full issue PDF
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Inspire Volume 2, Issue 2 - Advent/Winter 2020
If you are having trouble viewing any articles, click the >> symbol at the top right corner of the window and select "download."
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Reflecting on Human Dignity and the Issue of Racism
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5 Ways to Creatively Build Community in your Parish (even in a Pandemic)
Part of our journey joyfully is building our community during the Advent and Christmas season. What better way to reach your parish members AND your community than with these creative ideas!
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The Liturgical Year
Our goal is to make Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition relatable and understandable! This beautiful explanation of The Liturgical Year is built right into The Catholic Youth Bible®, to empower young people learn those uniquely Catholic faith traditions.
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Chapter 5 Overview The Church Is Catholic
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The Catechist - A Shift in Role
The role of catechists shifts when you enter distance learning. Maureen Provencher shares some tips for pvioting into this new role and continuing your mission of serving young people with some practical tips.
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Catholicism 101 Parent Video
Here’s a video to introduce you and your parents to Catholicism 101, with a walk-through of an eLearning module and outlining the follow-up session. Youtube: https://youtu.be/dyo7lOY7U2g For a Vimeo link: https://vimeo.com/456267201/2718557256
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Called to Mercy Content Overview
In this video Julie Mickler from The Ministry Care Team walks you through an overview of the Called to Mercy Program! Click here to watch the Toolbar Explanation video!
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Parent email template for Catholicism 101
You'll find this letter template handy to quickly customize messaging to your parents on how Catholicism 101 works. You'll also be able to add log-in information. Here’s a video to introduce you and your parents to Catholicism 101, including a …
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A Video for Parents: Discover Digital eLearning
A video to introduce parents to the Digital eLearning modules in Discover! Finding Faith in Life
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Parent Introduction to Discover! Comprehensive Overview and Distance Learning
We're thrilled that your child is going to experience Discover! This video goes over everything you need to know to successfully navigate the Discover Distance Learning modules!
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Digital eLearning Lessons: A Guide for Parents
Looking for other resources for your parents? How to unpack the lesson at home with the Family Page and The Catholic Children’s Bible How to teach the lessons from home with the free, online Home Guide
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Catholicism 101 Course Outline
In this document, you can see what is covered in each module of the online lessons for Catholicism 101.
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How to Pray Using the Psalms - Tiahna
What do you do when you want to pray, but don't even know how to express what you're feeling? Tiahna shows you how to pray with scripture using the Psalms (and the theme index in The Catholic Youth Bible). Use …
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How to Pray Using the Psalms - Jackson
What do you do when you want to pray, but don't even know how to express what you're feeling? Jackson shows you how to pray with scripture using the Psalms (and the theme index in The Catholic Youth Bible). Use …
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How to Practice Lectio Divina - Tiahna
Looking for a simple walkthrough for Lectio Divina? Tiahna shows you how to pray with scripture using steps featured in The Catholic Youth Bible. Use this guide for youth group, religious ed classes, retreats, group prayer, personal prayer, and more!
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How to Practice Lectio Divina - Jackson
Looking for a simple walkthrough for Lectio Divina? Jackson shows you how to pray with scripture using steps featured in The Catholic Youth Bible. Use this guide for youth group, religious ed classes, retreats, group prayer, personal prayer, and more!
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How the Old Testament Relates to the New Testament
Jackson uses The Catholic Youth Bible to explain how the Old Testament prepared us for the coming of Jesus, and how New Testament authors incorporated this into their writings to show how this was seen.
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How the Bible is Organized
Jackson helps explain how the Bible is organized, and what kind of books are in it using The Catholic Youth Bible from Saint Mary's Press.
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Explore with the CYB Reading Plans
Now that you're learned how to look up a Bible verse, Tiahna will show you how to dive deeper with reading plans in The Catholic Youth Bible. Explore women of the Bible, men of faith, psalm themes, verses that help …
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How to Find a Bible Verse
Learn how to look up a verse in the Bible! Tiahna shows you how easy it is to find the right passage of scripture with The Catholic Youth Bible from Saint Mary's Press.
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Five Critical Changes Needed in your Ministry as you Plan the Return To “Normal”
As you continue to explore what it means to reopen church life, it may be tempting to simply adjust calendars and schedules and move forward, doing things “the way we’ve always done them.” Instead, what might it mean for parish …
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Ask for Mary's Help
Mary had a special role in God’s plan. As faithful and holy mother to the whole Church, Mary sympathizes with our needs and concerns and brings them before God. This prayer-focused Challenge, taken from The Catholic Youth Bible, will help …
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Helpful Resources for Schools Reviewing Discover
For Principals and Teachers Please share this link with the teachers of grades 1–5. Just click on the grade level of your choice. These samples may also be printed. If you don’t have The Catholic Children’s Bible on hand, the …
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Helpful Resources for Parishes Reviewing Discover
https://pages.smp.org/parish/discover/discover-finding-faith-in-life-parish-resources
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Young People are Looking For Trusted Guides
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Luy36IHVRZ8
When guiding young people, the data suggests that it's more important to have a relationship and personal impact rather than a program alone. In this video, Dr. Josh Packard shares some insight into how to be a trusted guide in a young person's life, and why that's such a big deal.
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Social Distancing Heightens Feelings of Isolation and Loneliness in Young People
A new survey by Springtide™ Research Institute found that for many young adults, sheltering in place and social distancing evoke fear and uncertainty, leading to increased levels of isolation, loneliness, and anxiety. The survey found that the single most important …
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Reviewing Go Seek Find? Start here!
For DREs: Online Director's Manual Reconciliation and Eucharist Program Overview Confirmation Teacher Guide (includes Program Overview) Go Seek Find Catechist Instructional Video SAVE when you purchase both Go Seek Find and Discover! Digital Samplers: Reconciliation Chapter 1 Sampler Chapter 1 …
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Discover! Using the Home Guides
Home Guide instructions for families: To access your Home Guide, click the appropriate grade level: Grade 1 Home Guide Grade 2 Home Guide Grade 3 Home Guide Grade 4 Home Guide Grade 5 Home Guide Click on the DOWNLOAD PDF icon at …
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Practical ideas for checking in with young people
(beyond “Did you get your homework done?”) These resources can be used as ideas for teachers to keep in touch with students in need of home learning activities: Worksheet: Interviewing an Adult Who Has a Personal Relationship with …
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Worksheets that can be done independently
These self-directed worksheets can be used for students in need of home learning activities: Print/questionnaire: Who Is Your God? (Possible definitions of God) Print/Letter writing: A Letter to God Print/Scripture based: New Testament Images of Church Print: My Responses to …
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Kids' Liturgy
As families navigate challenges such as the closure of schools and suspension of Masses in many dioceses, we would like to offer free access to Kids’ Liturgy, our Children's Liturgy of the Word program.
Parents can log in using any internet-connected device (phone, tablet, computer) and engage children in music, a gospel reading, an active and engaging reflection, and prayer.
By presenting the Word in a format and language that children can understand, we can continue strengthen their faith and enliven the whole church community—even as we are apart. This way, children will have an authentic prayer experience that allows them to actively engage in the liturgy, while being rooted in Catholic liturgical principles and practices.
To access Kids' Liturgy:
1. Go to https://mlearn.smp.org
2. Copy/paste the following login information:
Username:
Password:
* This is a universal login. Please DO NOT change the password!
Also, ensure that the password doesn't have any extra spaces (if you run into trouble logging in).
You can also watch the free video walkthrough of a Kids’ Liturgy session here:
*** Kids’ Liturgy is consistent with the liturgical components and general principles set forth by the Congregation for Divine Worship (USCCB).
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Daily Journal Thoughts & Prompts
These ideas can be used as reflections or journal prompts for students in need of home learning activities: Printed worksheet: O Lord, You Have Searched Me and Known Me (Psalm 39) Journal questions: Journaling on Discipleship Journal Questions: Where Am …
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Reading and Essay Prompts
These articles can be used as assigned readings or essay prompts for students in need of home learning activities: What's God Like? (the many images of God) My God Is Still Working (God's mercy and promise) Names and Images of God (Reflect …
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Discover the Saints: St. Joseph
St. Joseph is the foster father of Jesus and the husband of Mary. You can share this with your families or use it in your classroom to celebrate the Solemnity of St. Joseph. You can find more resources like this …
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Prayer Bracelets
Stay connected to friends and families, those in nursing homes, or other isolated individuals by creating prayer bracelets. Select a meaning for each color of bead to make the bracelets and create a card explaining the meaning of the colors you select.
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Creative Cards
Stay connected during your time at home! Send a creative and sentimental card to the sick or those family and friends we’re separated from during this time (just be sure not to lick the envelopes! Moisten with a damp cloth to seal).
