Practice vocabulary related to the Catholic Mass with a crossword puzzle and word search. The word search includes words related to the Order of the Mass, and the crossword puzzle invites exploration of what we see and what is happening when we go to Mass. The puzzles are available as printable worksheets and as online games. Use them in sacramental preparation classes or as a review in faith formation sessions across grade levels.
Joe Paprocki, DMin, is National Consultant for Faith Formation at Loyola Press, where, in addition to his traveling/speaking responsibilities, he works on the development team for faith formation curriculum resources including Finding God: Our Response to God’s Gifts and God’s Gift: Reconciliation and Eucharist. Joe has more than 35 years of experience in ministry and has presented keynotes, presentations, and workshops in more than 100 dioceses in North America. Joe is a frequent presenter at national conferences including the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress, the Mid-Atlantic Congress, and the National Conference for Catechetical Leadership. He is the author of numerous books, including the best seller The Catechist’s Toolbox, A Church on the Move, Under the Influence of Jesus, and Called to Be Catholic—a bilingual, foundational supplemental program that helps young people know their faith and grow in their relationship with God. Joe is also the series editor for the Effective Catechetical Leader and blogs about his experiences in faith formation at www.catechistsjourney.com.
I am conducting a training program for Child Lectors and I want to immerse them in the various parts of the mass; the Ten Commandments; The Sacraments and other important catechetical topics that will enhance both their interest and learning by giving them crossword puzzles, word search, and other similar worksheets to test their comprehension and appreciation of our Catholic Faith.
I am conducting a training program for Child Lectors and I want to immerse them in the various parts of the mass; the Ten Commandments; The Sacraments and other important catechetical topics that will enhance both their interest and learning by giving them crossword puzzles, word search, and other similar worksheets to test their comprehension and appreciation of our Catholic Faith.
How wonderful, Cathy! What age group are you child lectors? What kinds of resources are you using or are you looking for more resources?
I love your crossword puzzle and word search on the parts of the Mass. We hope to get more of those for teaching our Jr Lectors!