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Teaching Catholic Kids

November 2009

Real Role Models

Jesus and the children
How do children answer the question “Name some role models or heroes in your life?" Many will name a sports super star, an actor, a singer, and hopefully, a parent or family member.

Catechists always wish the children will include Jesus, Mary, and the saints. How do we get children to take notice of these models of faith? One way would be to feature a saint each week in your session. There are many wonderful resources in print and online to assist you.

Some examples include:

Email me at ddziena@osv.com to share your suggestions. You can also become a fan at our new page on Facebook!
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Let us ask the saints to continue to show us the way to Jesus!

May God bless you!

Dave

This month on Teaching Catholic Kids

Activity One: (Grades K-5): Thanksgiving Prayer and Activities»

Activity Two (Grade 6 and up): Read “Author distills the importance of attention” [Click the article title, then print out, from OSV Newsweekly 10/11/09 issue]. Discussion: Name some distractions in your life. Then name some ways you can eliminate or reduce them. Discuss your answers as a group.

Teacher Pattern: Saints of the Bible Illumination (PDF file)»

Soul Food for Teachers: "Patron Saints" from Doers of the Word by Archbishop Timothy Dolan»

Catechist Know-How: From Mary Lou Rosien, "Reframing the Day"»

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Email Dave Dziena, TCK editor: ddziena@osv.com.

Eternal Rest Prayer

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed, though the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

From Praying with the Saints for The Holy Souls in Purgatory, by Susan Tassone (OSV, 2009). This 144-page paperback book is just $9.95 (plus S&H). Click here for more information or to order»

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