Hey Folks- Anyone out there have experience with giving First Eucharist to a 2nd grader with a feeding tube? Her twin sister (fully functioning at a normal...
My office fielded a question similar to this. It was about gluten-free hosts. We consulted with our diocesan office for divine worship. They gave the...
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barbara shropshire
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Jan 14, 2008 4:58 pm
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I know I am asking a lot but about 6 years ago either Catechist Magazine or RTJ had an activity and prayer service to "kick off" the Lenten season about the...
... year. We had several craft stations which could be scaled down to classroom size. The stations were: Decorating a Family Rice Bowl, each family was...
I have the magazine. It was Catechist Magazine, February 2002. If you have a FAX number I'll be happy to send you the article. You might also contact...
Mary Fran
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Jan 14, 2008 9:02 pm
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Usually in January we administer ACRE - Assessment of Catechesis/Religious Education to our 5th and 8th graders in our Parish Religious Education Program. We...
I have used the Jeopardy game as a review. I make up categories and put the questions under each with points ranging from 100 to 1000. Examples category would...
... I have done Mardi Gras with junior high students, for several years, I decorate a room with the colors of Mardi Gras and simple decorations bought at a...
In your discussion of Lent, why not bury the Alleluia or burn palm, as a closing ritual? -- Frank N. Koob 3916 Van Buren St. Bellwood, IL 60104 708-544-7141 ...
Does someone have a definition of chastity which would be good for a junior high group? Mary T. Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! ...
Chastity can be explained simply as the virtue of purity in thought, word and act.? Hope this helps. ... From: Ms mary macdonell <marymacdo@...> To: DRE...
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Jan 17, 2008 9:25 pm
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Hi Folks, We are a parish of about 2200 families; 500 in our rel ed program w/700 children grades PreK-10th.? We're looking at Generations of Faith which...
Hi Linda, Sorry it's taken so long to respond- these are great questions. It sounds like you have a great foundation already which I think, if you choose to go...
Hi Linda, We are in our 5th year of Generations of Faith, and it has quickly become "the way it's always been done." Initially, we lost a few families, but...
Can someone recommend a good website on saints for my Grade 9 class? They are doing projects on various saints. Mary T. Be smarter than spam. See how smart...
Question for everyone.... and no, I'm not really asking why are you Catholic? or why Catholic?! I am asking if anyone has been involved in this program by...
Hi - just Google Why Catholic? - their website. alineandsteve <mukluk.10@...> wrote: Question for everyone.... and no, I'm not really asking why are you...
RENEW is a small faith group process which is intended to animate the faith of Catholics in a parish. It has been used by over 50% of the dioceses in this...
pries@...
Mar 6, 2008 9:17 pm
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Aline, We are considering introducing Why Catholic in our diocese. I could give you some information but I think you might gain more by contacting Greg Kremer...
Jim Kemna
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Mar 6, 2008 9:36 pm
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We launched Why Catholic? in spring 2007.? With a parish of ~1200 active families we had 200 people sign up for this small group faith sharing.? We took a...
"The single most critical factor in an effective parish catechetical program is the leadership of a professionally trained catechetical leader." NDC 54, B 5 ...
I was looking more for firsthand experience. The gal who wants to start the program has nothing but rave reviews for it. I was talking to another, local, DRE...
just an fyi, folks . . . The USCCB has published the "Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework for the Development of Catechetical Materials for Young ...
Aline, RENEW Why Catholic is being used in our diocese with mixed results. First, It's a lot of work for the coordinators. Second, the successful groups are...