Children's Faith Formation

Children's Faith Formation is designed to be an "initial catechesis but not a fragmentary one, since it will have to reveal, although in an elementary way, all the principal mysteries of faith and their effects on the child's moral and religious life."

• Electronic Communication with Minors Policy

• Empowering God's Children for Fall 2020

• Những lời cầu nguyện cho Học sinh Mẫu giáo đến Lớp Tám (Booklet Format)

• Những lời cầu nguyện cho Học sinh Mẫu giáo đến Lớp Tám (Single Page Format)

• Oraciones para Estudiantes de Kinder Transicional a Octavo Grado (Booklet Format)

• Oraciones para Estudiantes de Kinder TransicIonal a Octavo Grado (Single Page Format)

• Prayers for Transitional Kindergarten through Eighth Grade Students (Booklet Format)

• Prayers for Transitional Kindergarten through Eighth Grade Students (Single Page Format)

• Textbooks Approved for Use in the Diocese of Davenport

Check out the section of our website on "Faith Themes."  While it remains a "Work in Progress," this is the place to visit for curated resources on a variety of Faith Themes.  

• Catholic Social Teaching

  • Life and Dignity of the Human Person

• Coronavirus (Covid-19)

• Mary

• Racial Justice

• Sacraments

  • Baptism

  • Confirmation

  • Eucharist

• Saints

  • St. Joseph

• The Holy Spirit

• The Liturgical Year

  • Advent

  • Christmas

  • Easter

  • Lent

  • Ordinary Time

  • Triduum

• The Paschal Mystery

• The Rosary

While there are some activities and materials written on a child/teen level, much of the material is on the adult level.  Parents are encouraged to preview resources and share as appropriate.  Families will benefit from talking about the topics with one another.

Catholic Teacher Resources is a non-profit organization located in the Archdiocese of San Francisco which offers resources to assist teachers in faith formation.  There are a few "free" resources and a wealth of material available for subscribing schools/parishes.

The Religion Teacher.com is the website of catechist Jared Dees.  It offers activities, lesson plans, worksheets and more on a variety of faith and catechetical topics.  Jared also has resources on his personal website:

• Take Up Your Cross - Lenten Bible Studies for Kids

• The Formation5:  Family Faith Formation

• Bible Breaks

• Formative Fiction Fridays

A Catechist's Journey is the website of catechist Joe Paprocki.  This website offers a wide variety of resources and activities, as well as catechist information.

Catholic Mom.com is a website hosted by author and speaker, Lisa Hendey, and Holy Cross Family Ministries.  It offers a wide variety of resources, insights, activities and methods for handing on the faith and living the faith.

Catholic Icing is a blog that contains activities and crafts.  It also has suggestions for homeschool lessons.

Sophia Institute for Teachers offers an Art Library, Sketchpad Videos and  lesson plans in three areas:

• Heavenly Hall of Fame

• Teaching the Liturgical Year

• Teaching the Faith with Current Events

 

Resources for Catholic Educators is the website of a catechist and educator designed to assist Catholic teachers and catechists in their role as educators of the faith by providing them with information and easy access to resources.

Sadlier Religion offers various Catechetical Resources and Liturgical Seasons lesson plans that can be beneficial for parishes and families.

 

Teaching Catholic Kids.com is a website dedicated to offering resources for children and families, sponsored by Our Sunday Visitor.  Individuals can subscribe to a weekly newsletter with formation ideas. 

Formed.org is an online platform offered by the Augustine Institute, offering videos, study programs, audio files, and e-books for adults, children and teens.  A subscription is $9.99 per month, but check with your parish to see if they have a parish-wide subscription you may use.

 

Bayard, Inc. has compiled a list of their online resources for faith formation during this time.  Check out resources from Pflaum Publishing, Creative Communications for the Parish and Twenty-Third Publications. 

Catechist Magazine offers a wide variety of online Lessons and Activities for parents and catechists to utilze.  There are many other great resources on this site.

 

The Catholic Toolbox is a blog containing links to activities, worksheets, and games.  It also contains complete lesson plans on various topics for Pre-K/K and 1st Grade On Up 

 

RCL Benziger has several resources available online for parishes and families to use in the area of faith formation.  Resources include:

• Catholic Resources

• Saints Resources

Vocation Lessons, a ministry of Vianney Vocations, offers lessons for K-12 students to learn about marriage, priesthood, and religious life. 

 

Discover Your Neighbor, an interactive education program sponsored by the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, offers lesson plans reminding us of our call to be Missionary Disciples and learn from our neighbors.

 

Dr. Joseph White, consultant for Our Sunday Visitor and their  Allelu curriculum, has begun a new series of videos entitled  The Allelu! Show.  These videos are designed for Preschool and Early Elementary students.  

The Sydney Catholic Schools have created K-6 At Home Lesson Plans, utilizing their  To Know, Worship and Love curriculum.  While not a text normally utilized within the United States, these lesson plans are available to be used during this time.

Communication Center has a series of Beatitudes Posters available for download.  They also have a wealth of faith formation resources available for purchase.

 

The Pastoral Center has a wealth of information and downloadable resources for faith formation during this time.  Visit their Coronavirus page for resources that include: 

• Sending Faith Home

• Faithfully Navigating Coronavirus with your Kids

• Navegando con fe el coronavirus con sus hijos

• Worship @ Home:  Dynamic Family Liturgy of the Word Services

Please visit the website of your textbook series or publisher for resources.

Ave Maria Press has Puzzles and Coloring Pages available on their website.

Loyola Press has Home Lessons available for its Finding God curriculum.  They also have material on Saints, Family Activities and Arts and Faith.

Our Sunday Visitor has Home Lessons available for their Alive in Christ series.   There are also Interactive Reviews and Games available.  Check out their Faith at Home Page!  The company's preschool series Allelu! has resources for home lessons and activities for 3-5 year olds.  Dr. Joseph White, contributor for Allelu has begun a series of YouTube videos entitled The Allelu Show to share the faith at this time.

Pflaum Gospel Weeklies offer a Weekly Video. They have at-home resources for their Sacrament Preparation materials for Reconcilation/Eucharist and Confirmation

RCL Benziger has online activities for their Be My Disciples series.  They have resources for their Stories of God's Love Preschool and Kindergarten series.  

Sadlier has many Catechetical Resources available on their website, including specific resources for the Liturgical Seasons.

Saint Mary's Press has a wealth of resources in their Resource Center.  They have also identified specific Elementary Resources and Middle/High School Resources for use during this time.

Sophia Institute Press has home resources available.