Parish School of Religion (PSR)
Catechesis for youth Kindergarten-11th grade who don't attend Catholic Schools, providing help to their parents with resources and knowledge to be effective Catechists in their homes.
Frequency: Sundays 9:30-10:40 AM September- April
FORMED.org Resources
The Eucharist for Little Children
A 20 minute video explaining the Mass, the priest's vestments, and how the communion hosts are made.
Elements of the Catholic Mass
Short 2-3 minute videos explaining why we do what we do at Mass
Resources on FORMED.org, especially good for parents of 2nd graders receiving 1st sacraments
Presence
For Sacramental preparation with extra sessions for children receiving 1st Holy Communion and their parents.
Forgiven
For Sacramental preparation with extra sessions for children making their 1st Confession and their parents.
Children’s Liturgy
At Sunday morning Masses, children pre-K through 1st grade leave Mass after opening prayer to gather in the Church conference room with a volunteer where they read and discuss the Sunday readings and then return to the Church for the offertory. Below are a few of our volunteer's favorite resources:
Adorers children’s liturgy
Sunday readings, reflections and activities for the kids.
CatholicMom Sunday Gospel activities
Sunday Gospel coloring sheet with suggestions for the family on living liturgically and celebrating Feast days.
Catholic Kids bulletin
Gospel coloring sheets for each week. Consider screening Catholic Mass to your home on Sunday and have these handy to discuss the gospel with the kiddos.
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