Start your Faith Formation Year Here!

Are you a New Catechist?

​Get a good start here!
CLICK HERE for the lots of background and ideas on the "New Catechists" page on Catechist Cafe. 
CLICK HERE for a link to the Loyola Press "Becoming a Catechist" page. 


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Decorate your Room

with some of these Pinterest ideas!
https://www.pinterest.com/esl52/decorating-the-sunday-school-room/

Back to School
Blessings & Prayers

CLICK HERE for 6 great tips for a Blessing of Backpacks at your parish. 

CLICK HERE for opening day reflection starters reminding children of their encounters with God over the summer. 

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We're here to help parents!

CLICK HERE for "Starting the Catechetical Year: Ways to Meet and Greet Parents," from Loyola Press. 

CLICK HERE for "Family Prayer for the Start of a New Year," with a printable PDF to give to families from Loyola Press.

CLICK HERE for "Prayer: Helping Children and Families to Pray, " from Sadlier.  

"Getting to know you" activities for all ages!
Find them here: https://www.superteacherworksheets.com/beginning-of-year.html

"First Day" activity for primary grades
"It's All About Me Tee" Poster.  Create your template and then run it through a photocopier on large size paper.  Have children draw and color their info, share their creations with the group, and then hang around the room.  You can even customize with a section on "Favorite Saints," "Favorite Things God Created," "Favorite Bible Quote."