September 2007

Our Feature Article this month is an article by Sister Janet Schaeffler»

Activity One is Gifts of the Holy Spirit» Use pages 13-15 of Sherry Gieser’s Opening Gifts: Confirmation to review what each gift of the Holy Spirit means and how it helps us learn.

Activity Two an activity based on St. Paul's command to encourage one another»

For our Teacher Pattern, Learning to Fly!» Use the bird pattern from Beth McNamara’s Christian Beginnings, Volume 2 to identify subjects about which you and your students love to learn. Write these subjects – anything from fish to cooking to insects to math – on the birds and hang them high to celebrate our ability to learn!

Soul Food for Teachers this month is about "Creating Gratitude"»

Catechist's Know-How is "Be Not Afraid" by Mary Lou Rosien»

Prayer

Dear Lord, You speak often about seeds planted and growing. I know I have the seed of Your ways planted in me. It’s growing, too, Lord. I’m realizing right from wrong. I care what You think of things I do and thoughts I have. I realize You want me to be a leader and stand up for what You stand up for. Show me how to keep on growing, Lord. I want to know the strength and the joy that comes from You.

(Adapted from Kelley Renz’s God Listens to Our Children: Kids’ Prayers for Every Day of the Liturgical Year, 2006. Encourage your parents to order copies for their children.)