Teaching Catholic Kids

The Peace of Summer and Beyond

We welcome the relative peace of summertime. May we use this opportunity to take a really good look at peace and consider what we can do on a daily basis to add peace to our world.

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This month on TCK

Feature Article: Prayers and quotations about peace»

Activity One: Jesus Beads»

Activity Two: Jesus' Sacred Heart burns for peace candle»

Teacher Pattern: Decorate a dove of peace»

Soul Food for Teachers: "Peace of Soul through Mary" (book excerpt by Fr. Dwight Longenecker)»

Cathechist Know-how: "Peace I Leave You" by Mary Lou Rosien»

What to do this summer? Let OSV help!

Catholic Parent Know-How: Faith-filled Summer Activites is an 8-page booklet that helps you capitalize on summer's special opportunities to combine wholesome fun and a new family holiness! Find out more here»

Prayer

Risen Lord, You have shown us how to have peace. We must live how You taught us to live – caring for one another, being kind, sharing, doing good. May my example move others to know and love You, Lord. The more we learn to love You, the sooner we will have peace in our world.

(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.)

Correction notice for 'The Big Book of Family Celebrations'

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