In today’s episode of Pop-Up Catechesis, we explore how to become more familiar with the Bible and how to teach children to get to know the Bible better.
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Intermediate Grades
Session 3 (10/1/13) – Bible Boot Camp and Intro to the Rosary
For this evening’s session, I have two main things planned: complete the “Bible Basics Learning Stations” that we started last week introduce the Rosary as we begin the Month of the Holy Rosary (PowerPoint presentation) I’ve created a Mysteries of the Rosary Note-Taking Sheet for the young people to use during the PowerPoint presentation. It’s always a good idea to have students doing something so that they don’t think they are passively sitting back and being […]
Mary and the Saints
Pop-Up Catechesis: Honoring the Saints
From time to time, we Catholics find ourselves having to explain our relationship with the saints to those who are non-Catholic, especially our Protestant brothers and sisters. While all Christians honor the saints to some degree, we Catholics can be really “over-the-top” in our devotion to the saints. (And I mean that in a good way!) Our devotion to the saints is revealed in our love for icons, statues, relics, medals, litanies, prayers, novenas, and […]
Comings & Goings
Wavin' Their Bibles in South Carolina!
Here’s a pic of about 100 happy catechists and DREs in Columbia, South Carolina, proudly waving their Bibles on Saturday! I enjoyed a wonderful day with them as we focused on the Catholic approach to Scripture…something that is much needed in the Bible Belt! Thanks to all the good folks who extended their always-warm Southern hospitality! Print Friendly
AWESOME! Great way to “Educate, Inspire, Engage our youth.” Especially the very young & ‘preteens’. I wish our Mission Parish had more youth” We are”MOSTLY RETIREES IN A SMALL RURAL COMMUNITY”
Thanks for our feedback, Chris! Best wishes to call forth young disciples!