The children are fully immersed in preparation for their First Communion. As catechists, our main goal: To help our children develop a relationship with Jesus Christ present in the Eucharist; and, to live Eucharist in their daily lives. WE ARE SENT into our WORLD to live the promises of the Resurrected Jesus – I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS! It is
Read moreThis week marked the beginning of Lent. We’re quite familiar with the routine, 40 days of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. On Ash Wednesday, our foreheads were signed with the cross, that powdery residue from burnt palms. Lent is one of my favorite liturgical seasons; it’s that time of year when I need to shake off the doldrums of winter. The
Read moreSunday’s class ignited our religious imagination as we gathered in the cafeteria with the 5th graders, several teens, and adults of the parish community. The “assembly” numbered close to 60; and our call, to help our youngest children create their Body of Christ mobile. In the beginning was a little skew of yarn circulating from one person to the next.
Read moreThe children are immersed in the study and practice of Sunday Mass. This particular lesson focused on the Liturgy of the Word, the first main part of the Mass. Each Sunday at class, we begin the lesson with a reading from the Life of Jesus of Nazareth for Children. The book is written for kids, complete with illustrations and 40 Gospel stories
Read moreGod enters deeply into our human experience with such profound simplicity in ways that catch us by surprise. Often, I marvel at the insights children share of their understanding of God’s Word. Our conversations of “breaking open” the Scriptures have provided many teachable moments of God’s presence in our lives. Whether it’s in the SCORE classroom, in the car driving
Read moreWe continue our “mini-series” fostering active participation with our children at Mass. When you enter the gathering space, find a seat where your child can see what is going on at Mass. The Gathering Rite . Singing calls us to worship. After the song number is announced, share the song book with your child, and sing together. Have you ever thought
Read moreWK 4 This week the children were sent forth from class wearing a colorful “I am a disciple of Jesus” card. I hope you were able to catch some of the enthusiasm they generated in class. We were engaged in a lively discussion as the children shared with one another what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. There
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