Anyone called on to plan a children's school liturgy will welcome this book. It offers ideas to make the Mass come alive for the children especially by involved them. The book opens with a clear guide for how to plan children's Masses. A Mass-planning form for duplication is in the back of the book. In between are Mass plans for every set of weekday readings: the seasonal Masses, the Proper of Saints for the whole year, Commons, the Sacraments and Masses for Various Needs and Occasions including the beginning and the end of the school year. Each Mass plan is comprised of
To
read Pope John Paul II’s apostolic letter
on the rosary go to www.vatican.va
The
Rosary:
The Gospel on Beads for Children from Grades 2 to
6
The Rosary, which Mary
encouraged us to pray when she appeared at Lourdes and
Fatima, is making a comeback today. This book introduces
children to this powerful prayer. They are taught how to
pray it, when, and why. Each of the twenty mysteries
(including the new Luminous Mysteries) has a page
devoted to it. The book can be used as a workbook, or
the pages can be duplicated. At the back of the book are
flashcards for a game to remember the mysteries and
their order. The book contains a wealth of activities
that intrigue children: crossword puzzles, connect the
dots, hidden pictures, word searches, scrambled words,
coded words, and other puzzles.
Publisher
E.T. Nedder Publishing
526 E. 16th
Tucson, AZ 85749-8390
888-247-3023
FAX 800-325-9526
This
book is Sister Kathleen’s first. In 1987
the Catholic Book Awards judged it
"Best Book" in the category of
educational books. It continues to be a
staple for anyone teaching religion.
This book is jam-packed with practical suggestions for teaching Scripture. Each of the 30 chapters presents a general method, which is illustrated by abundant activities and examples. The ideas are applicable across all age levels. Some chapter titles are "Personalize Scripture," "Delve into Symbols," "Create Scriptural Art," and "Write on the Word of God."
Publisher
Twenty-Third Publications
One Montauk Avenue Suite 200
New London, CT 06321
800-321-0411
Each of the twenty-six chapters in this book presents a
prayer topic for a letter of the alphabet. The result is
a treasury of insights and ideas for teaching prayer to
students of all ages. Many practical activities are
suggested for helping students understand prayer, learn
about the forms of prayer, and actually pray. Some
chapter titles are "Biblical Prayer,"
"Centering Prayer," "Family Prayer,"
"Qualities of a Good Pray-er," and
"Universe as a Springboard for Prayer." A
29-page appendix provides material that can be
duplicated to carry out the ideas suggested.
A handbook on discipline for all teachers, this book is
a collection of concepts, strategies, and suggestions
that contribute to a well-disciplined classroom. The
ideas and examples have been gleaned from years of
personal experience in schools. Some areas covered are
the environment, preparation, variety in activities,
attitudes, rules, and respect for the students. Each
chapter ends with reflection questions for the reader.
Both new and experienced teachers profit from reading
this book.
Publisher
Twenty-Third Publications
One Montauk Avenue Suite 200
New London, CT 06321
800-321-0411
This book, part of the "Jump Starts for
Catechists" series is a condensed version of Discipline
Made Easy. The key ideas for creating and
maintaining good classroom discipline are presented in a
simple, less expensive format. It’s ideal for new
catechists.
Publisher
Twenty-Third Publications
One Montauk Avenue Suite 200
New London, CT 06321
800-321-0411
The idea for this book
came from a fifth-grade PSR class. Sister
Kathleen bribed the children to give up
their 15-minute recess in the middle of
class by letting them put on plays
instead.
People enjoy putting on plays. This book contains
reproducible playlets of events in Jesus’ life except
for miracles and parables (which are in another book).
The Leader’s Guide for each playlet contains
background notes, times for use, cast and props,
questions for before and after, and a prayer. A chart
correlates the plays with Sunday and feast day Gospels.
Publisher
Unavailable, but see Gospel Theater for the Whole
Community.
Every miracle and parable in the Gospels is presented in
this book in the form of a play that can be easily
copied and distributed to students. Acting out the
stories makes them more memorable . . . and makes
lessons more enjoyable for the children and teachers.
The plays are based on the New American Bible. The book
begins with an explanation of miracles and parables. It
ends with a Director’s Handbook that gives tips for
putting on the plays and for each story provides cast
listing, props, themes, comments, and points for
discussion.
Publisher
Twenty-Third Publications
One Montauk Avenue Suite 200
New London, CT 06321
800-321-0411
This box for grades 6 and up contains cards that tell
the story of Jesus’ life and have information about
people and things related to him. Art and photos on each
card are striking. After a clear, interesting
explanation of the card’s topic, there are suggested
related activities. Among other things, the cards cover
titles of Jesus, events in his life, his teachings and
parables, his apostles, prayers to him, and Palestine
during his time. The cards are appropriate for home-schoolers
and RCIA groups as well as for group and independent
work in classroom settings.
Publisher
Loyola Press
3441 N. Ashland Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
800-621-1008
Loyolaeducationgroup.org
ISBN
0-8294-0828-2
47 pages $3.50/$24.95
for 10
Trivia
Originally the book was
for junior high students and titled
"Handbook for Catholic Youth."
It became so popular in RCIA programs that
its title was changed to "Handbook
for Catholics."
This modest little booklet has become a bestseller. It
contains essentials of the Catholic faith: prayers, the
rosary, salvation history, church history, the
sacraments, an examination of conscience, the Holy Land
and lists of the commandments, beatitudes, works of
mercy, precepts of the church, virtues, gifts and
fruits.
Publisher
Loyola Press
3441 N. Ashland Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
800-621-1008
This text is intended for senior high students. It is a
thorough, practical overview of the states in life that
are open to them: ordained, religious, single and
married life. In connection with marriage the topics of
love, sexuality, dating, marriage preparation,
commitment, and family life are treated. The book
concludes with a chapter on faith in the workplace,
which includes choosing a career, finding a job, and
living by Christian values. Each chapter ends with
review questions and selected vocabulary. Assignments
and reflection questions are in the margins of the text.
The manual suggests teaching methods for the course. For
each chapter it has a focus statement, a brief overview
of the material, correlations with the Catechism of the
Catholic Church, a bibliography, and five lesson plans.
It suggests audiovisuals and gives helpful teacher
notes. Blackline master activities for lessons are also
in the manual.
A computer disk with the manual contains material from
the text and manual such as resource pages and a testing
program.
Publisher
Ave Maria Press
P. O. Box 428
Notre Dame, Indiana
800-282-1865
This attractive box of cards contains the lives of
Catholic heroes from the past 2,000 years. For most of
the saints of the Roman calendar there is a 6 ½"
by 9" card with a picture, a biography, and
activities related to the saint’s life. As soon as the
Saints Kit appeared, it was a hit with schools and
libraries. The cards can be used to teach about the
saints, as a reference, and to help Confirmation
candidates choose their names.
Publisher
Loyola Press
3441 N. Ashland Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
800-621-1008
Loyolaeducationgroup.org
ISBN
0-8294-1505-X
476 pages
$24.95
Trivia
An earlier version of
this book is still available for $9.95. It
doesn’t include the most recent saints,
and the activities aren’t blackline
masters.
Saints
and Feast Days:
A Resource and Activity Book
This book by Sister Kathleen and other Sisters of Notre
Dame is related to the Saints Kit. Whereas the kit is
geared to students, the book is written for adults to
use in religious education. It includes more recent
saints than the Saints Kit. At the back of the book are
blackline masters to be used for some of the suggested
activities.
Publisher
Loyola Press
3441 N. Ashland Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
800-621-1008
South
Euclid, OH 44121
