CatholicMom.com » Gospel Team http://new.catholicmom.com Just another WordPress weblog Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:00:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 March 21, 2010 http://new.catholicmom.com/2010/03/17/march-21-2010/ http://new.catholicmom.com/2010/03/17/march-21-2010/#comments Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:17:56 +0000 Gospel Team http://new.catholicmom.com/?p=8971 loving_lentFifth Sunday of Lent

Check out Lisa Hendey’s new book, The Handbook for Catholic Moms: Nurturing Your Heart, Mind, Body and Soul, now available at The Catholic Company, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Aquinas and More, or a Catholic bookstore near you!

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The Story of the Cross: The Stations of the Cross for Children – The compelling story of Jesus’ life and the events leading up to His death are told in simple language that your children can understand. Each Station of the Cross is briefly explained, beautifully illustrated, and paired with a short prayer. Ages 4 and up.

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The Handbook for Catholic Moms by Lisa HendeyCheck out Lisa Hendey’s new book, The Handbook for Catholic Moms: Nurturing Your Heart, Mind, Body and Soul, now available at The Catholic Company, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Aquinas and More, or a Catholic bookstore near you!

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The Story of the Cross: The Stations of the Cross for Children – The compelling story of Jesus’ life and the events leading up to His death are told in simple language that your children can understand. Each Station of the Cross is briefly explained, beautifully illustrated, and paired with a short prayer. Ages 4 and up.


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The Handbook for Catholic Moms by Lisa HendeyCheck out Lisa Hendey’s new book, The Handbook for Catholic Moms: Nurturing Your Heart, Mind, Body and Soul, now available at The Catholic Company, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Aquinas and More, or a Catholic bookstore near you!

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Stations of the Cross for Children – Follow Jesus through fourteen stations — fourteen moments — on His journey with the cross. Rejoice as He returns to His Father in heaven and redeems us from our sins. Recognize His great love for us in His willingness to suffer and die. With moving illustrations and real-life prayers, Stations of the Cross for Children helps children ages six through twelve reflect on Jesus’ Passion and apply His courage and sacrifice to their lives.  This beautiful, ancient devotion guides children to ask for God’s strength and forgiveness, to praise and thank Jesus for giving His life for us, and, ultimately, to find great hope. Jesus, who was crucified and died, overcame death and is here with us now.  As children walk with Him in Stations of the Cross for Children, they begin to see how He walks with them at home and at school, every day.

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The Handbook for Catholic Moms by Lisa HendeyCheck out Lisa Hendey’s new book, The Handbook for Catholic Moms: Nurturing Your Heart, Mind, Body and Soul, now available at The Catholic Company, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Aquinas and More, or a Catholic bookstore near you!

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Live Lent at Home: Daily Prayers and Activities for Families – This day-by-day book for families is a perfect companion for the season of Lent. Each week begins with a Sunday Gospel reflection for parents and children to read together, followed by daily reflections, activities, and simple prayers for a meaningful, fruitful Lent. With the busy lives of today’s families in mind, Paige Byrne Shortal has created an inspirational and useful book that every family member will find enriching. View Sample Pages

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moore_coverRocking the Cradle Catholic – Raising healthy, holy, Catholic children is no easy task. Rocking the Cradle Catholic uses humor and simple, everyday examples – from how to choose a godparent, to prioritizing your vocation and other ministry work, to teaching children about war – in order to guide parents in practical imitation of the Holy Family. Recognizing parents as the primary catechists and family as the domestic church. Rocking the Cradle Catholic is meant to offer encouragement while challenging Catholic parents to be even more committed to their vocation of marriage and family life. Each chapter includes questions for contemplation and action that can be used for personal prayer or within a group setting.

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Lolek – The Boy Who Became Pope John Paul II – Lolek is a celebration of the childhood of Pope John Paul II. He was a little boy who, despite tragedy and oppression in his young life during World War II, was a shining example for his peers and adults alike. Pope John Paul II was a world class freedom fighter, campaigning for world peace as a human rights advocate and defender of the oppressed. During his combat against world poverty, he taught that every life is precious no matter one’s nationality or religious belief, whether one is rich or poor, young or old. One of Lolek’s greatest achievements was the downfall of Communism in Europe. He encouraged people to feel their own power, and the power of faith led to the freedom of half a continent. Children 4-12 years.  Read our interview with the author here.

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living_tenLiving the 10 Commandments for Children – The Ten Commandments have always played an essential role as guiding principles in the lives of adults and children alike. Their simplicity and clarity make them a wonderful tool to pass on an understanding of the Faith to our children.  Elementary-age children will appreciate the positive, real-world examples and vibrant full-color illustrations that bring the stories and pages to life.

Containing Scripture for the adult reader, alongside reverent, yet whimsical explanations designed to hold a child’s interest, this book will help families and catechists reinforce a vision of a healthy spiritual life in step with God’s plan.

An excellent preparation tool for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Living the 10 Commandments for Children contains a mini-examination of conscience appropriate for children. Free bonus: On the last page of the book, the reader is referred to www.osv.com for additional pages of “Tricky Temptations,” scenarios that children can use for their examination of conscience or parents can use as conversation starters with their children.

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    Please note: #2 Across should read: “The people were filled with ____ and were asking themselves if John might be the Christ.”
    Solution – Across: 2.  expectation;  4.  Baptism;  5.  dove;  Down:  1.  Beloved;  3.  water








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Child’s Guide to Baptism – Written in the spirit of the other bestselling titles in the Child’s Guide series, this volume explains in child-friendly language the sacrament of baptism. We meet Anthony, a young boy whose baby brother is about to be baptized. Anthony eagerly invites the reader into his church and explains the importance of this once-in-a-lifetime sacrament.  He leads readers through the baptismal ceremony step-by-step, describing the events through his own eyes. Throughout the book are interactive questions encouraging discussion between the child and parent or teacher: “Do you know why you have the name you do?”; “Do you know the name of your godparents?” When the time finally comes to baptize little James, Anthony proudly joins in the responses with the rest of the group.

Written in clear, simple language, this book:

  • has vivid full-color illustrations throughout
  • can be either read to children or used by beginning readers
  • is a meaningful gift from parents and other family members
  • is the perfect teaching tool for use in Catholic schools or parish CCD classes
]]> http://new.catholicmom.com/2010/01/04/january-10-2010/feed/ 0 Sunday, January 3, 2010 http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/12/31/sunday-january-3-2010/ http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/12/31/sunday-january-3-2010/#comments Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:22:38 +0000 Gospel Team http://new.catholicmom.com/?p=7552 epiphanyThe Epiphany of the Lord

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Magnificat Magazine 1 Year Subscription

Magnificat is a lavishly printed, visually stunning, and easy-to-read pocket-sized daily Mass companion, for use in church or at home and ideal for personal or family prayer.

At over 400 pages each month, Magnificat features the complete readings for each Sunday, weekday and feast day Mass; daily reflections on the Gospel from the church’s greatest minds past and present; a fresh take on the lives of the saints.

Each day also includes beautiful prayers for both morning and evening, drawn from the riches of the Liturgy of the Hours; and each issue concludes with a discussion—and quality reproduction—of a masterpiece of sacred art. Magnificat publishes 12 monthly issues a year, as well as two special issues for Christmas week and Holy week.

You’ll discover that its timeless rich content, daily relevance and sheer beauty make Magnificat a real treasure for every Catholic home. The magazine is a powerful resource to help you:

  • Develop your prayer life
  • Deepen your spiritual life
  • Enrich your intellectual appreciation of the faith
  • Participate at Mass with ever greater fervor
  • Grow closer to Christ

Magnificat Magazine 1 Year Subscription – Click here to order.

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The Catechist’s Toolbox: How to Thrive As a Religion Education Teacher – Each year, roughly one-third of the more than five hundred thousand volunteer catechists in Catholic parishes are new to the job; they come with little formal training for their work and are essentially students themselves, quickly needing to learn how to prepare a lesson, lead a discussion, supervise children, apply discipline, and help kids grow in their faith. The Catechist’s Toolbox by Joe Paprocki is an invaluable collection of techniques, tips, methodologies, and advice for all catechists who must learn on the job. Paprocki shares the wisdom he has gleaned in two decades as a catechist, high school teacher, and religious educator. Employing the metaphor of a homeowner’s toolbox, Paprocki explains how a catechist is like a do-it-yourself builder who needs the right collection of tools to do the job; throughout the book, Paprocki explains what the tools are, what they can do, and how to use them skillfully and effectively. The Catechist’s Toolbox will help first-time catechists feel at home in their new role and will empower catechists at all levels of experience to thrive as educators of the faith.

The Catechist’s Toolbox: How to Thrive As a Religion Education Teacher – Click here to order

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Magnificat Magazine 1 Year Subscription

Magnificat is a lavishly printed, visually stunning, and easy-to-read pocket-sized daily Mass companion, for use in church or at home and ideal for personal or family prayer.

At over 400 pages each month, Magnificat features the complete readings for each Sunday, weekday and feast day Mass; daily reflections on the Gospel from the church’s greatest minds past and present; a fresh take on the lives of the saints.

Each day also includes beautiful prayers for both morning and evening, drawn from the riches of the Liturgy of the Hours; and each issue concludes with a discussion—and quality reproduction—of a masterpiece of sacred art. Magnificat publishes 12 monthly issues a year, as well as two special issues for Christmas week and Holy week.

You’ll discover that its timeless rich content, daily relevance and sheer beauty make Magnificat a real treasure for every Catholic home. The magazine is a powerful resource to help you:

  • Develop your prayer life
  • Deepen your spiritual life
  • Enrich your intellectual appreciation of the faith
  • Participate at Mass with ever greater fervor
  • Grow closer to Christ

Magnificat Magazine 1 Year Subscription – Click here to order.

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26 Piece Magnetic Advent Calendar – 26 piece set magnetic advent calender and storage bag. Made in Italy by Fontanini. 5.5″ H X 9.5″ W. Wood/paper. Gift Box. I purchased this wonderful item for my nephews last year and it was a huge hit!  Watch the nativity scene come together before your eyes as you count down the days to Christmas.   A new take on a traditional favorite!

]]> http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/12/01/sunday-december-6-2009/feed/ 2 Sunday, November 29, 2009 http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/11/22/sunday-november-29-2009/ http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/11/22/sunday-november-29-2009/#comments Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:11:43 +0000 Gospel Team http://new.catholicmom.com/?p=6966 advent1The First Sunday of Advent

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My Catholic Advent And Christmas Book – Jennifer Galvin’s activity books for children have been enormously popular because, unlike other activity books, these are designed specifically to teach children about their Catholic faith. And her latest one does just that. She has put together entertaining word finds, crossword puzzles, color-by-number puzzles, and crack-the-code puzzles that will teach children about Advent and Christmas, all the while emphasizing the real meaning of the holiday. An added advantage is that the activities are tied to the lectionary for all three cycles. The activities are clever and challenging and are illustrated with charming, inviting art work. The sheets themselves are reproducible and are aimed at children from kindergarten through third grade.  Highlights:  an attractive, reasonably priced book;  reproducible pages;  perfect for home, school, or church use;  tied to all three cycles of the lectionary

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Advent, Christmas Epiphany in the Domestic Church – Great activities to celebrate these important liturgical seasons with our families, students, and parishes.

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Jotham’s Journey: A Storybook for Advent – In this widely popular, exciting story for the advent season, readers follow ten-year-old Jotham across Israel as he searches for his family. Though he faces thieves, robbers, and kidnappers, Jotham also encounters the wise men, shepherds, and innkeepers until at last he finds his way to the Savior born in Bethlehem.

]]> http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/11/03/sunday-november-15-2009/feed/ 1 Sunday, November 8, 2009 http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/10/29/sunday-november-8-2009/ http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/10/29/sunday-november-8-2009/#comments Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:14 +0000 Gospel Team http://new.catholicmom.com/?p=6501 a_gift_that_pleased_jesusThirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time

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    Solution:  Across:  2.  widow;  3.  treasury;  4.  condemnation  Down:  1.  scribes;  3.  two
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  • Christianopoly File Folder Game: Gospel Matthew 22:15-21 Do you think paying bills and taxes is easy? Here is a game to see how well you can handle the responsibility of good financial stewardship; making the right decisions about the money we have and managing it wisely. This includes being able to pay necessary bills at home, putting aside for the things you want, and taking care of your family. Not only do you have bills to pay, mortgages, insurance, etc. you must pay taxes, make donations and do tithing as well.
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The Catholic Kid’s Guide to Stewardship – Kids are amazing! Show them real need, appeal to their generous hearts, and they will surprise you with their creativity and perseverance in doing good for others. The Catholic Kid’s Guide to Stewardship is based on the seven corporal works of mercy on the belief that even the youngest child can make a difference. The author has collected here some memorable and touching true stories of what kids have accomplished — and are still accomplishing! She centers each chapter on Scripture and the teachings of Jesus, offering passages kids can read on their own or with their families. Also included are idea starters that suggest ways kids can be stewards, depending on their age, gifts, and inclination. Each chapter also contains a Note to Parents and Catechists, emphasizing practical points to watch for or to discuss with children, plus a Stewardship Prayer. The book concludes with a chapter on stewardship resources. Written for ages 9 to 12, The Catholic Kid’s Guide to Stewardship provides inspiration not only for children but for adults as well. An invaluable resource for religious educators and parents!

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  • Introduce games: Jesus says things that are the opposite of what the world teaches. He turns the ways of the world upside-down. He makes statements that begin “Blessed are…” and then surprises us. Blessed are you who are poor, who hunger now, who weep now, who are hated because you follow Jesus. You are blessed! Jesus teaches that God will lift up the humble, the last shall be first, the merciful will receive mercy. He moves us beyond strict rules and teaches us that the heart of the law is to have mercy. He teaches us to love one another.
    • Random Acts of Kindness File Folder Game - The Gospel of John presents Jesus as saying: “Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood you have no life within you … whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me and I in him.” John 6:53-56. So how does Jesus want us to live? He wants us to treat each other with kindness.
      • Directions – Print out Directions, cut it out, and glue on front of file folder.
      • Game Board – Print out Game Board, trim, and glue on the inside of the file folder. Make sure the directions are on the front of the file folder. Laminate or cover file folder with clear contact paper to make it last.
      • Tokens - Use these tokens or make your own. Print out several pages of tokens out on card stock. Cut out and laminate or cover with clear contact paper to make them last.
    • WWJD? File Folder Game – Whoever has my commandments and observes them is the one who loves me. And whoever loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and reveal myself to him. John 14:21. Jesus loves us no matter what. He does not put any conditions on his love. He wants us to love others that way also. Directions – Print out Directions and cut it out. Game Board – Print out Game Board, trim, and glue on the inside of the file folder. Make sure the directions are on the front of the file folder. Laminate or cover file folder with clear contact paper to make it last.
      Game Cards - Use these or make your own. Print Game Cards out on card stock. Cut out Game Cards. Laminate or cover with clear contact paper to make them last. Spinner – Make spinner according to the directions.
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Loyola Kids Book of Saints – Who are the saints, why are they important, and what can today’s children learn from them? In Loyola Kids Book of Saints, the first book in the Loyola Kids series, author Amy Welborn answers these questions with exciting and inspiring stories, real-life applications, and important information about these heroes of the church. This delightful collection of saints’ lives, written in a storybook style for children eight to twelve, explains how saints becomes saints, why we honor them, and how they help us even today.  Divided thematically, the book features more than sixty saints from all over the world and from all across time, including our newest saints, such as St. Katharine Drexel; popular saints, such as St. Anthony of Padua; and Blesseds, such as Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha. Each story tells about a saint and encourages readers to consider how they might apply what they learn from the story to their everyday lives.

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Saints: Our Friends & Teachers: Fun & Easy Activities – The saints are real people and their example can have a lifelong impact on your children. This unique and creative resource offers delightful stories about the saints as well as patterns and simple instructions for making figures of the saints using a soft and flexible foam material. Each chapter includes:
• reasons why a particular saint can positively influence the children;
• objectives for each lesson;
• symbols for each saint;
• suggestions for presenting the material and creating the characters;
• the story/dialogue, which can be read or performed;
• vocabulary words and a prayer. Choose the material that best fits into your regular lesson plan. Or use the stories and characters during your seasonal or inter generational assemblies. Saints are God’s gift to all of us. Their lives show us and our children that we are all called to holiness. They are truly our friends and teachers. Every catechist and religion teacher will want Saints, Our Friends and Teachers on their resource shelf.

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matheson_patricia70 Sacrament Starters for Children…And Those Who Teach Them – Patricia Mathson believes that children learn best by doing. We can teach them about their faith, and in this case about the sacraments, she says, but a hands-on approach works even better because it involves the whole child. These simple, beautiful, and indispensable activities from an experienced DRE offer ten creative ways to celebrate and learn about each of the seven sacraments. They can be used by any catechist, beginners as well as veterans, but also by parents because they offer a great way to teach about the sacraments at home. The activities include visits to the church, prayers, crafts, Scripture readings, stories about the saints, sacrament discussions, and outreach suggestions. What a great gift book for catechists and parents!

Sunday, October 18, 2009: Liturgy Reflection from JP Catholic University on Vimeo.

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thompson_katieThe Liturgy of the Word with Children: A Complete Three-Year Program Following the Lectionary – Katie Thompson offers this perfectly delightful and all-inclusive resource covers Years A, B, and C of the liturgical cycle. It is perfect for parishes who schedule a children s Liturgy of the Word as well as for those who simply want materials to prepare children for the weekly liturgy. It is geared to ages 5-8 and for each week of the lectionary cycle there are creative hand-out activity sheets that involve children in the scriptural message. Best of all, it offers informative background notes and directions for liturgy leaders, parents, catechists, and all who work with parish children. This is a must-have resource for every parish.

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Sunday, October 11, 2009: Liturgy Reflection from JP Catholic University on Vimeo.

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