General Faith Formation at Home:

Catechesis:

• Grade K Textbook: The Blessed Trinity and the Holy Family
  • This is not the textbook we use in class, but it is very good and it is available online during the COVID-19 quarantine
• Catholic Brain
  • USE THE 30 DAY FREE TRIAL
  • An innovative faith formation solution for Pre K - 8th Grade students.
  • Catholic Brain will give you access to over 1,200 videos, games, quizzes, ebooks, Bible stories, saint stories, catechism lessons and more

Scripture:

• FREE Children's Bible Online
  • The Bible stories are beautifully illustrated AND it reads the story for your little one
  • This Children's Bible also includes pictures, games, coloring pages and more!
• Scripture Memory Cards Printable
  • FREE for subscribers, or $1 for those who don't want to subscribe

• MagnifiKid!
  • FREE online for the time being!!
  • MagnifiKid! is an attractive presentation of the Catholic faith that makes it easy for children to participate in the Mass and to live their faith throughout the liturgical year... It allows them to follow along in the Mass in a kid specific way.
• Children's Liturgy of the Word Online
  • "While we cannot gather in person, we can still come together as a community through prayer. Join us online at 10am GMT (6AM EST) on Sunday for a LIVE virtual children's liturgy of the word. We will share a Bible reading, song, reflection and prayer."
• Spiritual Communion printable spiritual pack
  • $2 to download this great resource for all ages
• FREE Printable Children's Bulletin for Mass
  • The Catholic Kids Bulletin worksheets match up to the weekly Mass readings in the Catholic Church. There are coloring pages that match the weekly Gospel reading. There are activities throughout the month, along with Psalm copy work and a word search. The liturgy of the Mass is outlined along the top of each bulletin so kids can follow along during Mass and learn the order and structure of the Mass. Each week, a Catholic Saint is also highlighted.
• Holy Heroes Sunday Mass Preparation Kit
  • This resources updates weekly to help children and parents prepare to participate in the Sacrifice of the Mass!
  • Includes: video reflection, a quiz to access your child's comprehension of what they learned, printable coloring pages and printable Sunday readings 

• Garden of the Good Shepherd
  • Based upon Tomie dePaola's The Garden of the Good Shepherd Sticker Calendar (FREE printables here) to count the fifty days of Easter, two Catholic moms have collaberated and made an interactive Easter Lesson plan. They added a reading a coordinating bible verse and meditation, a (almost) daily fun craft, activity, and prepare a snack based on the sticker symbol they place on their family's calendar each day.
• Plant a Resurrection Garden
  • My family and I are doing this for the first time this Easter!
  • We are going to create our garden on Palm Sunday (that way the planted grass seed is starting to sprout by Easter (hopefully)), on Good Friday we will bury Jesus in the tomb, and on Easter Sunday we will roll away the stone and decorate the garden with faux flowers
• Fifty Days of Easter
  • This is a post with a collection of ideas for celebrating Easter
• The Regina Caeli Mini Prayer Book
  • This is a cute mini prayer book that your little one can color in as they learn this Catholic prayer traditionally said or sung during the Easter season after night prayer, immediately before going to sleep 
• Paschal Candle Craft
  • She does a really good job helping you teach your children about the rich and deep symbolism of the Easter Candle

• The Hail Mary Prayer With Actions This is a fun way to help your child memorize the Hail Mary prayer.

General Faith Formation at Home:

Catechesis:

• Grade 1 Student Workbook: God Is Love
  • This is not the textbook we use in class, but it is very good and it is available online during the COVID-19 quarantine
• ALIVE IN CHRIST Grade 1 Student Textbook
  • Grade 1 Password: !!aicstudent!!2020g1
  • This also is not the textbook we use in class, but it too is available online during the COVID-19 quarantine AND
  • There are correlating lesson plans for each chapter
• Catholic Brain
  • USE THE 30 DAY FREE TRIAL
  • An innovative faith formation solution for Pre K - 8th Grade students.
  • Catholic Brain will give you access to over 1,200 videos, games, quizzes, ebooks, Bible stories, saint stories, catechism lessons and more

Scripture:

• FREE Children's Bible Online
  • The Bible stories are beautifully illustrated AND it reads the story for your little one
  • This Children's Bible also includes pictures, games, coloring pages and more!
• Scripture Memory Cards Printable
  • FREE for subscribers, or $1 for those who don't want to subscribe

• MagnifiKid!
  • FREE online for the time being!!
  • MagnifiKid! is an attractive presentation of the Catholic faith that makes it easy for children to participate in the Mass and to live their faith throughout the liturgical year... It allows them to follow along in the Mass in a kid specific way.
• Children's Liturgy of the Word Online
  • "While we cannot gather in person, we can still come together as a community through prayer. Join us online at 10am GMT (6AM EST) on Sunday for a LIVE virtual children's liturgy of the word. We will share a Bible reading, song, reflection and prayer."
• Spiritual Communion printable spiritual pack
  • $2 to download this great resource for all ages
• FREE Printable Children's Bulletin for Mass
  • The Catholic Kids Bulletin worksheets match up to the weekly Mass readings in the Catholic Church. There are coloring pages that match the weekly Gospel reading. There are activities throughout the month, along with Psalm copy work and a word search. The liturgy of the Mass is outlined along the top of each bulletin so kids can follow along during Mass and learn the order and structure of the Mass. Each week, a Catholic Saint is also highlighted.

Easter:

• Garden of the Good Shepherd
  • Based upon Tomie dePaola's The Garden of the Good Shepherd Sticker Calendar (FREE printables here) to count the fifty days of Easter, two Catholic moms have collaberated and made an interactive Easter Lesson plan. They added a reading a coordinating bible verse and meditation, a (almost) daily fun craft, activity, and prepare a snack based on the sticker symbol they place on their family's calendar each day.

• Plant a Resurrection Garden
  • ​​​​​​​My family and I are doing this for the first time this Easter!
  • We are going to create our garden on Palm Sunday (that way the planted grass seed is starting to sprout by Easter (hopefully)), on Good Friday we will bury Jesus in the tomb, and on Easter Sunday we will roll away the stone and decorate the garden with faux flowers
• Fifty Days of Easter
  • This is a post with a collection of ideas for celebrating Easter

• The Regina Caeli Mini Prayer Book
  • This is a cute mini prayer book that your little one can color in as they learn this Catholic prayer traditionally said or sung during the Easter season after night prayer, immediately before going to sleep

• Paschal Candle Craft
  • She does a really good job helping you teach your children about the rich and deep symbolism of the Easter Candle

• The Hail Mary Prayer With Actions This is a fun way to help your child memorize the Hail Mary prayer.

General Faith Formation at Home:

Catechesis:

• Grade 2 Student Workbook: Our Life in Jesus
  • This is not the textbook we use in class, but it is very good and it is available online during the COVID-19 quarantine
• ALIVE IN CHRIST Grade 2 Student Textbook
  • Grade 2 Password: !!aicstudent!!2020g2
  • This also is not the textbook we use in class, but it too is available online during the COVID-19 quarantine AND
  • There are correlating lesson plans for each chapter
• Catholic Brain
  • USE THE 30 DAY FREE TRIAL
  • An innovative faith formation solution for Pre K - 8th Grade students.
  • Catholic Brain will give you access to over 1,200 videos, games, quizzes, ebooks, Bible stories, saint stories, catechism lessons and more

Scripture:

• FREE Children's Bible Online
  • The Bible stories are beautifully illustrated AND it reads the story for your little one
  • This Children's Bible also includes pictures, games, coloring pages and more!
• Scripture Memory Cards Printable
  • FREE for subscribers, or $1 for those who don't want to subscribe

• MagnifiKid!
  • FREE online for the time being!!
  • MagnifiKid! is an attractive presentation of the Catholic faith that makes it easy for children to participate in the Mass and to live their faith throughout the liturgical year... It allows them to follow along in the Mass in a kid specific way.
• Children's Liturgy of the Word Online
  • "While we cannot gather in person, we can still come together as a community through prayer. Join us online at 10am GMT (6AM EST) on Sunday for a LIVE virtual children's liturgy of the word. We will share a Bible reading, song, reflection and prayer."
• Spiritual Communion printable spiritual pack
  • $2 to download this great resource for all ages
• FREE Printable Children's Bulletin for Mass
  • The Catholic Kids Bulletin worksheets match up to the weekly Mass readings in the Catholic Church. There are coloring pages that match the weekly Gospel reading. There are activities throughout the month, along with Psalm copy work and a word search. The liturgy of the Mass is outlined along the top of each bulletin so kids can follow along during Mass and learn the order and structure of the Mass. Each week, a Catholic Saint is also highlighted.
• Holy Heroes Sunday Mass Preparation Kit
  • This resources updates weekly to help children and parents prepare to participate in the Sacrifice of the Mass!
  • Includes: video reflection, a quiz to access your child's comprehension of what they learned, printable coloring pages and printable Sunday readings

• Encounter Christ Student Sacramental Preparation Book – Eucharist  
• Password: !!sacrament!!
• This too is not our textbook, but the publisher--Our Sunday Visitor--is being very kind in making it available to all during this COVID-19 quarantine
• Parent Guide-Eucharist 
  • Password: !!sacrament!!
• First Communion Preparation Supplimental Home-study Book List
  • Here is a good list of books that you can purchase to continue preparing your little one to recieve the Body and Blood of Jesus
• A First Communion Novena
  • Nine days of prayer to prepare your heart to recieve Jesus for the first time in Holy Communion
  • PLEASE NOTE, there are two different title pages: one for a girl and one for a boy

Easter:

• Garden of the Good Shepherd
  • Based upon Tomie dePaola's The Garden of the Good Shepherd Sticker Calendar (FREE printables here) to count the fifty days of Easter, two Catholic moms have collaberated and made an interactive Easter Lesson plan. They added a reading a coordinating bible verse and meditation, a (almost) daily fun craft, activity, and prepare a snack based on the sticker symbol they place on their family's calendar each day.
• Plant a Resurrection Garden
  • ​​​​​​​My family and I are doing this for the first time this Easter!
  • We are going to create our garden on Palm Sunday (that way the planted grass seed is starting to sprout by Easter (hopefully)), on Good Friday we will bury Jesus in the tomb, and on Easter Sunday we will roll away the stone and decorate the garden with faux flowers
• ​​​​​​​Passion and Resurrection Peg Doll Ideas
  • ​​​​​​​You could subsistute in toliet paper rolls, clothespins, or roll (or fold) paper so it can stand on its own in for peg dolls

• Fifty Days of Easter
  • This is a post with a collection of ideas for celebrating Easter

• The Regina Caeli Mini Prayer Book
  • This is a cute mini prayer book that your little one can color in as they learn this Catholic prayer traditionally said or sung during the Easter season after night prayer, immediately before going to sleep

• Paschal Candle Craft
  • She does a really good job helping you teach your children about the rich and deep symbolism of the Easter Candle

• The Story of Mary with coloring pages. This resource is great for you to open up the Bible with your child and they can color in the picture as you read the story. And there is a mini prayer at the bottom of each page for you to pray with your child.
• Hail Mary Scramble Game this game was developed for children to race against eachother, however, you can have your child race against the clock or race to beat their best time.
• M-A-R-Y Acrostic Poem. Help your child think of adjectives that can help them describe their Mother in Heaven -- Mary. This will help them develop and deepen their relationship with Mary our Mother.

General Faith Formation at Home:

Catechesis:

• Grade 3 Student Workbook: The Kingdom of God and the Church
  • This is not the textbook we use in class, but it is very good and it is available online during the COVID-19 quarantine
• ALIVE IN CHRIST Grade 3 Student Textbook
  • Grade 3 Password: !!aicstudent!!2020g3
  • This also is not the textbook we use in class, but it too is available online during the COVID-19 quarantine AND
  • There are correlating lesson plans for each chapter
• Catholic Brain
  • USE THE 30 DAY FREE TRIAL
  • An innovative faith formation solution for Pre K - 8th Grade students.
  • Catholic Brain will give you access to over 1,200 videos, games, quizzes, ebooks, Bible stories, saint stories, catechism lessons and more
• YOUCAT for Kids
  • The Catechism for children and parents
  • Inspiring and easy to understand, YOUCAT for Kids is an introduction to the teachings of the Catholic Church for children (8-12 years).
  • YOUCAT is working on bonus material for YOUCAT for Kids to ensure that the content can be learned in an inspiring and entertaining way (such as online videos, board games, crossword puzzles, mazes, and much more!)

• FREE Children's Bible Online
  • The Bible stories are beautifully illustrated AND it reads the story for your little one
  • This Children's Bible also includes pictures, games, coloring pages and more!
• Scripture Memory Cards Printable
  • FREE for subscribers, or $1 for those who don't want to subscribe

• MagnifiKid!
  • FREE online for the time being!!
  • MagnifiKid! is an attractive presentation of the Catholic faith that makes it easy for children to participate in the Mass and to live their faith throughout the liturgical year... It allows them to follow along in the Mass in a kid specific way.
• Children's Liturgy of the Word Online
  • "While we cannot gather in person, we can still come together as a community through prayer. Join us online at 10am GMT (6AM EST) on Sunday for a LIVE virtual children's liturgy of the word. We will share a Bible reading, song, reflection and prayer."
• Spiritual Communion printable spiritual pack
  • $2 to download this great resource for all ages
• FREE Printable Children's Bulletin for Mass
  • The Catholic Kids Bulletin worksheets match up to the weekly Mass readings in the Catholic Church. There are coloring pages that match the weekly Gospel reading. There are activities throughout the month, along with Psalm copy work and a word search. The liturgy of the Mass is outlined along the top of each bulletin so kids can follow along during Mass and learn the order and structure of the Mass. Each week, a Catholic Saint is also highlighted.
• Holy Heroes Sunday Mass Preparation Kit
  • This resources updates weekly to help children and parents prepare to participate in the Sacrifice of the Mass!
  • Includes: video reflection, a quiz to access your child's comprehension of what they learned, printable coloring pages and printable Sunday readings

Easter:

• Garden of the Good Shepherd
  • Based upon Tomie dePaola's The Garden of the Good Shepherd Sticker Calendar (FREE printables here) to count the fifty days of Easter, two Catholic moms have collaberated and made an interactive Easter Lesson plan. They added a reading a coordinating bible verse and meditation, a (almost) daily fun craft, activity, and prepare a snack based on the sticker symbol they place on their family's calendar each day.

• Plant a Resurrection Garden
  • My family and I are doing this for the first time this Easter!
  • We are going to create our garden on Palm Sunday (that way the planted grass seed is starting to sprout by Easter (hopefully)), on Good Friday we will bury Jesus in the tomb, and on Easter Sunday we will roll away the stone and decorate the garden with faux flowers
• How to draw the resurrected Jesus 
  • Just make sure to add His sigmata on His hands and feet (the artist forgot to do that)
• Fifty Days of Easter
  • This is a post with a collection of ideas for celebrating Easter

• The Regina Caeli Mini Prayer Book
  • This is a cute mini prayer book that your little one can color in as they learn this Catholic prayer traditionally said or sung during the Easter season after night prayer, immediately before going to sleep

• Paschal Candle Craft
  • She does a really good job helping you teach your children about the rich and deep symbolism of the Easter Candle

• The Story of Mary with coloring pages. This resource is great for you to open up the Bible with your child and they can color in the picture as you read the story. And there is a mini prayer at the bottom of each page for you to pray with your child.
• Hail Mary Scramble Game this game was developed for children to race against eachother, however, you can have your child race against the clock or race to beat their best time.
• Learning to Say Yes Lesson Plan. This lesson plan is very short, simple, straight forward and you can easily cater it to your child. Help your child learn how to listen to God's voice and this lesson plan can help them grow in confidence in saying, "yes" to His Will in their lives.
• M-A-R-Y Acrostic Poem. Help your child think of adjectives that can help them describe their Mother in Heaven -- Mary. This will help them develop and deepen their relationship with Mary our Mother.

General Faith Formation at Home:

Catechesis:

• Grade 4 Student Workbook: Jesus Teaches Us How to Live
  • This is not the textbook we use in class, but it is very good and it is available online during the COVID-19 quarantine
• ALIVE IN CHRIST Grade 4 Student Textbook
  • Grade 4 Password: !!aicstudent!!2020g4
  • This also is not the textbook we use in class, but it too is available online during the COVID-19 quarantine AND
  • There are correlating lesson plans for each chapter
• Catholic Brain
  • USE THE 30 DAY FREE TRIAL
  • An innovative faith formation solution for Pre K - 8th Grade students.
  • Catholic Brain will give you access to over 1,200 videos, games, quizzes, ebooks, Bible stories, saint stories, catechism lessons and more
• YOUCAT for Kids
  • The Catechism for children and parents
  • Inspiring and easy to understand, YOUCAT for Kids is an introduction to the teachings of the Catholic Church for children (8-12 years).
  • YOUCAT is working on bonus material for YOUCAT for Kids to ensure that the content can be learned in an inspiring and entertaining way (such as online videos, board games, crossword puzzles, mazes, and much more!)

Scripture:

• FREE Children's Bible Online
  • The Bible stories are beautifully illustrated AND it reads the story for your little one
  • This Children's Bible also includes pictures, games, coloring pages and more!
• Online Catholic Bible
  • "Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ" (St. Jerome)
• FREE Catholic Study Bible App
  • The entire Catholic Bible available for FREE — now packed with additional content from Lighthouse, Ignatius Press, and other Catholic Apostolates that unlock the beauty and richness of Scripture.
• Scripture Memory Cards Printable
  • FREE for subscribers, or $1 for those who don't want to subscribe

• MagnifiKid!
  • FREE online for the time being!!
  • MagnifiKid! is an attractive presentation of the Catholic faith that makes it easy for children to participate in the Mass and to live their faith throughout the liturgical year... It allows them to follow along in the Mass in a kid specific way.
• Children's Liturgy of the Word Online
  • "While we cannot gather in person, we can still come together as a community through prayer. Join us online at 10am GMT (6AM EST) on Sunday for a LIVE virtual children's liturgy of the word. We will share a Bible reading, song, reflection and prayer."
• Spiritual Communion printable spiritual pack
  • $2 to download this great resource for all ages

Easter:

• Garden of the Good Shepherd
  • Based upon Tomie dePaola's The Garden of the Good Shepherd Sticker Calendar (FREE printables here) to count the fifty days of Easter, two Catholic moms have collaberated and made an interactive Easter Lesson plan. They added a reading a coordinating bible verse and meditation, a (almost) daily fun craft, activity, and prepare a snack based on the sticker symbol they place on their family's calendar each day.
• Plant a Resurrection Garden
  • My family and I are doing this for the first time this Easter!
  • We are going to create our garden on Palm Sunday (that way the planted grass seed is starting to sprout by Easter (hopefully)), on Good Friday we will bury Jesus in the tomb, and on Easter Sunday we will roll away the stone and decorate the garden with faux flowers
• How to draw the resurrected Jesus 
  • Just make sure to add His sigmata on His hands and feet (the artist forgot to do that)

• Fifty Days of Easter
  • This is a post with a collection of ideas for celebrating Easter

• The Regina Caeli Prayer Craft
  • This is a cute mini prayer book that your little one can color in as they learn this Catholic prayer traditionally said or sung during the Easter season after night prayer, immediately before going to sleep

• Paschal Candle Craft
  • She does a really good job helping you teach your children about the rich and deep symbolism of the Easter Candle

• The Story of Mary with coloring pages. This resource is great for you to open up the Bible with your child and they can color in the picture as you read the story. And there is a mini prayer at the bottom of each page for you to pray with your child.
• Hail Mary Scramble Game this game was developed for children to race against eachother, however, you can have your child race against the clock or race to beat their best time.
• Learning to Say Yes Lesson Plan. This lesson plan is very short, simple, straight forward and you can easily cater it to your child. Help your child learn how to listen to God's voice and this lesson plan can help them grow in confidence in saying, "yes" to His Will in their lives.
• M-A-R-Y Acrostic Poem. Help your child think of adjectives that can help them describe their Mother in Heaven -- Mary. This will help them develop and deepen their relationship with Mary our Mother.

General Faith Formation at Home:
 

Catechesis:

• Grade 5 Student Workbook: The Sacraments
  • This is not the textbook we use in class, but it is very good and it is available online during the COVID-19 quarantine
• ALIVE IN CHRIST Grade 5 Student Textbook
  • Grade 5 Password: !!aicstudent!!2020g5
  • This also is not the textbook we use in class, but it too is available online during the COVID-19 quarantine AND
  • There are correlating lesson plans for each chapter
• Catholic Brain
  • USE THE 30 DAY FREE TRIAL
  • An innovative faith formation solution for Pre K - 8th Grade students.
  • Catholic Brain will give you access to over 1,200 videos, games, quizzes, ebooks, Bible stories, saint stories, catechism lessons and more
• YOUCAT for Kids
  • The Catechism for children and parents
  • Inspiring and easy to understand, YOUCAT for Kids is an introduction to the teachings of the Catholic Church for children (8-12 years).
  • YOUCAT is working on bonus material for YOUCAT for Kids to ensure that the content can be learned in an inspiring and entertaining way (such as online videos, board games, crossword puzzles, mazes, and much more!)

Scripture:

• Do You Want to Start Reading the Bible? Here’s How to Begin.
  • "All I can tell you from my own experience is that the Word of God has changed my life. It has deepened my experience of the Eucharist, both at Mass and in Adoration." (Mark Hart)
• Online Catholic Bible
  • "Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ" (St. Jerome)
• FREE Catholic Study Bible App
  • The entire Catholic Bible available for FREE — now packed with additional content from Lighthouse, Ignatius Press, and other Catholic Apostolates that unlock the beauty and richness of Scripture.
• Tip and Tricks for coloring/ journaling in your personal Bible
  • If you have your own, personal Bible and you enjoy doodling you can use your talent to adorn the Word of God with images and word art inspired by biblical people, quotes, symbols, etc.
• Scripture Memory Cards Printable
  • FREE for subscribers, or $1 for those who don't want to subscribe

• FREE Mass Journal (only shipping will need to be covered)
  • This small journal will transform your entire experience of the Mass and invigorate your spiritual life.
  • If you don't want to pay for shipping, you can help your child create their own Mass journal
• MagnifiKid!
  • FREE online for the time being!!
  • MagnifiKid! is an attractive presentation of the Catholic faith that makes it easy for children to participate in the Mass and to live their faith throughout the liturgical year... It allows them to follow along in the Mass in a kid specific way.
• Magnificat Online (this is the adult version of MagnifiKid! for students who are spiritually advanced)
  • Magnificat--a daily prayer book--is offering FREE ACCESS
  • This prayer book is full of the daily readings, the Magnificat version of the Liturgy of the Hours, a saint story for almost every day
• Children's Liturgy of the Word Online
  • "While we cannot gather in person, we can still come together as a community through prayer. Join us online at 10am GMT (6AM EST) on Sunday for a LIVE virtual children's liturgy of the word. We will share a Bible reading, song, reflection and prayer."
• Spiritual Communion printable spiritual pack
  • $2 to download this great resource for all ages

Easter:

• Plant a Resurrection Garden
  • My family and I are doing this for the first time this Easter!
  • We are going to create our garden on Palm Sunday (that way the planted grass seed is starting to sprout by Easter (hopefully)), on Good Friday we will bury Jesus in the tomb, and on Easter Sunday we will roll away the stone and decorate the garden with faux flowers
• How to draw the resurrected Jesus 
  • Just make sure to add His sigmata on His hands and feet (the artist forgot to do that)

• Fifty Days of Easter
  • This is a post with a collection of ideas for celebrating Easter

• Paschal Candle Craft
  • She does a really good job helping you teach your children about the rich and deep symbolism of the Easter Candle

• Hail Mary Scramble Game this game was developed for children to race against eachother, however, you can have your child race against the clock or race to beat their best time.
• Learning to Say Yes Lesson Plan. This lesson plan is very short, simple, straight forward and you can easily cater it to your child. Help your child learn how to listen to God's voice and this lesson plan can help them grow in confidence in saying, "yes" to His Will in their lives.
• Mary Mother of Sorrows Lesson Plan. This is very relevant for what your child is going through as we journey through the COVID-19 pandemic, because the devotion to "Our Lady of Sorrows" increased during the Black Plague. 
• M-A-R-Y Acrostic Poem. Help your child think of adjectives that can help them describe their Mother in Heaven -- Mary. This will help them develop and deepen their relationship with Mary our Mother.
• Diving into the Magnificat Prayer. Pray Mary's prayer of praise--the Magnificat--like never before as you discuss and allow the words of the prayer to resonate in your heart as you discuss it with your child.
• 3-Minute-Retreat God is Enough. WOW! This is a powerful reflection for your 3-minute-retreat. If you and your child don't know how to center yourselves in the Lord as you prepare for this mini-retreat, follow along with the first 3 minutes of this video.

General Faith Formation at Home:
 

Catechesis:

• Grade 6 Student Workbook: Sacred Scripture
  • This is not the textbook we use in class, but it is very good and it is available online during the COVID-19 quarantine
• ALIVE IN CHRIST Grade 6 Student Textbook
  • Grade 6 Password: !!aicstudent!!2020g6
  • This also is not the textbook we use in class, but it too is available online during the COVID-19 quarantine AND
  • There are correlating lesson plans for each chapter
• Catholic Brain
  • USE THE 30 DAY FREE TRIAL
  • An innovative faith formation solution for Pre K - 8th Grade students.
  • Catholic Brain will give you access to over 1,200 videos, games, quizzes, ebooks, Bible stories, saint stories, catechism lessons and more
• YOUCAT for Kids
  • The Catechism for children and parents
  • Inspiring and easy to understand, YOUCAT for Kids is an introduction to the teachings of the Catholic Church for children (8-12 years).
  • YOUCAT is working on bonus material for YOUCAT for Kids to ensure that the content can be learned in an inspiring and entertaining way (such as online videos, board games, crossword puzzles, mazes, and much more!)

Scripture:

• Do You Want to Start Reading the Bible? Here’s How to Begin.
  • "All I can tell you from my own experience is that the Word of God has changed my life. It has deepened my experience of the Eucharist, both at Mass and in Adoration." (Mark Hart)
• Comic Book Bible: The Kingstone Bible
  • This Bible was created by our Protestant brothers and sisters. Please read it alongside (or review it before your child reads), so you can discuss what they are reading in light of our Catholic Faith
  • Here is a link if you want to purchase it in hard copy format (it is so big, that they sell it broken up into multiple parts)
  • WARNING: I have not read this Bible. Also, their other books that aren't the Bible for sale don't look theologically accurate, so please spare yourself the confusion and don't purchase those (or if you're reading this because you did make the mistake of purchasing them and are now confused, please contact me or Father Karl and we can help you).
• Online Catholic Bible
  • "Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ" (St. Jerome)
• FREE Catholic Study Bible App
  • The entire Catholic Bible available for FREE — now packed with additional content from Lighthouse, Ignatius Press, and other Catholic Apostolates that unlock the beauty and richness of Scripture.
• Tip and Tricks for coloring/ journaling in your personal Bible
  • If you have your own, personal Bible and you enjoy doodling you can use your talent to adorn the Word of God with images and word art inspired by biblical people, quotes, symbols, etc.
• Scripture Memory Cards Printable
  • FREE for subscribers, or $1 for those who don't want to subscribe

• Mass during COVID-19
  • Father Mike Schmitz, will be livestreaming Sunday Mass at 9 a.m. on Ascension Presents' YouTube channel.

• FREE Mass Journal (only shipping will need to be covered)
  • This small journal will transform your entire experience of the Mass and invigorate your spiritual life.
  • If you don't want to pay for shipping, you can help your child create their own Mass journal

• Magnificat Online
  • Magnificat--a daily prayer book--is offering FREE ACCESS
  • This prayer book is full of the daily readings, the Magnificat version of the Liturgy of the Hours, a saint story for almost every day

Easter:

• Plant a Resurrection Garden
  • My family and I are doing this for the first time this Easter!
  • We are going to create our garden on Palm Sunday (that way the planted grass seed is starting to sprout by Easter (hopefully)), on Good Friday we will bury Jesus in the tomb, and on Easter Sunday we will roll away the stone and decorate the garden with faux flowers
• How to draw the resurrected Jesus 
  • Just make sure to add His sigmata on His hands and feet (the artist forgot to do that)
• Create Easter Typography Posters
  • You can use these to decorate your home in celebration of the Easter Season!
• Way of Light Adult (or Teen) Easter Bible Study
  • This is based upon the Year B Mass readings (our Mass readings have a 3 year cycle. We are in Year A), but these readings can be studied any year and at any time of year (they just won't line up with what we're reading for Sunday)

• Paschal Candle Craft
  • She does a really good job helping you teach your children about the rich and deep symbolism of the Easter Candle

• Mary Mother of Sorrows Lesson Plan. This is very relevant for what your child is going through as we journey through the COVID-19 pandemic, because the devotion to "Our Lady of Sorrows" increased during the Black Plague. 
• M-A-R-Y Acrostic Poem. Help your child think of adjectives that can help them describe their Mother in Heaven -- Mary. This will help them develop and deepen their relationship with Mary our Mother.
• Diving into the Magnificat Prayer. Pray Mary's prayer of praise--the Magnificat--like never before as you discuss and allow the words of the prayer to resonate in your heart as you discuss it with your child.
• 3-Minute-Retreat God is Enough. WOW! This is a powerful reflection for your 3-minute-retreat. If you and your child don't know how to center yourselves in the Lord as you prepare for this mini-retreat, follow along with the first 3 minutes of this video.

General Faith Formation at Home:

Catechesis:

• Grade 7 Student Workbook: Living as a Disciple of Christ
  • This is not the textbook we use in class, but it is very good and it is available online during the COVID-19 quarantine
• ALIVE IN CHRIST Grade 7 Student Textbook
  • Grade 7 Password: !!aicstudent!!2020g7
  • This also is not the textbook we use in class, but it too is available online during the COVID-19 quarantine AND
  • There are correlating lesson plans for each chapter
• Catholic Brain
  • USE THE 30 DAY FREE TRIAL
  • An innovative faith formation solution for Pre K - 8th Grade students.
  • Catholic Brain will give you access to over 1,200 videos, games, quizzes, ebooks, Bible stories, saint stories, catechism lessons and more

• Cathlic Commons Podcast
  • This podcast explores the Catholic Faith
  • "Are you a Catholic seeking to better understand your faith? Whether you are a cradle Catholic or a convert to the faith, this is a place for you to learn more about Catholicism, be inspired in your faith, and encouraged to open wide the door to Christ!"
• YOUCAT for Kids
  • The Catechism for children and parents
  • Inspiring and easy to understand, YOUCAT for Kids is an introduction to the teachings of the Catholic Church for children (8-12 years).
  • YOUCAT is working on bonus material for YOUCAT for Kids to ensure that the content can be learned in an inspiring and entertaining way (such as online videos, board games, crossword puzzles, mazes, and much more!)
• Simply Catholic
  • A great online resource for Catholic Education and Faith Formation

Scripture:

• Do You Want to Start Reading the Bible? Here’s How to Begin.
  • "All I can tell you from my own experience is that the Word of God has changed my life. It has deepened my experience of the Eucharist, both at Mass and in Adoration." (Mark Hart)
• Comic Book Bible: The Kingstone Bible
  • This Bible was created by our Protestant brothers and sisters. Please read it alongside (or review it before your child reads), so you can discuss what they are reading in light of our Catholic Faith
  • Here is a link if you want to purchase it in hard copy format (it is so big, that they sell it broken up into multiple parts)
  • WARNING: I have not read this Bible. Also, their other books that aren't the Bible for sale don't look theologically accurate, so please spare yourself the confusion and don't purchase those (or if you're reading this because you did make the mistake of purchasing them and are now confused, please contact me or Father Karl and we can help you).
• Online Catholic Bible
  • "Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ" (St. Jerome)
• FREE Catholic Study Bible App
  • The entire Catholic Bible available for FREE — now packed with additional content from Lighthouse, Ignatius Press, and other Catholic Apostolates that unlock the beauty and richness of Scripture.
• Tip and Tricks for coloring/ journaling in your personal Bible
  • If you have your own, personal Bible and you enjoy doodling you can use your talent to adorn the Word of God with images and word art inspired by biblical people, quotes, symbols, etc.
• Teen Bible Study "T3"
  • Dynamic teen presenter Mark Hart makes the Bible come alive for Catholic teens by unpacking God’s Word in a way they can relate to.
  • T3 teaches teens the Bible by showing them the “big picture” of salvation history.
  • To review this study program risk-free online, open a free Ascension Account and watch the first full session online!
• Scripture Memory Cards Printable
  • FREE for subscribers, or $1 for those who don't want to subscribe

• Mass during COVID-19
  • Father Mike Schmitz, will be livestreaming Sunday Mass at 9 a.m. on Ascension Presents' YouTube channel.​​​

• FREE Mass Journal (only shipping will need to be covered)
  • This small journal will transform your entire experience of the Mass and invigorate your spiritual life.
  • If you don't want to pay for shipping, you can help your child create their own Mass journal

• Magnificat Online
  • Magnificat--a daily prayer book--is offering FREE ACCESS
  • This prayer book is full of the daily readings, the Magnificat version of the Liturgy of the Hours, a saint story for almost every day

• Plant a Resurrection Garden
  • My family and I are doing this for the first time this Easter!
  • We are going to create our garden on Palm Sunday (that way the planted grass seed is starting to sprout by Easter (hopefully)), on Good Friday we will bury Jesus in the tomb, and on Easter Sunday we will roll away the stone and decorate the garden with faux flowers
• How to draw the resurrected Jesus (advanced version)
  • Just make sure to add His sigmata on His hands and feet (the artist forgot to do that)
• Create Easter Typography Posters
  • You can use these to decorate your home in celebration of the Easter Season!

• Way of Light Adult (or Teen) Easter Bible Study
  • This is based upon the Year B Mass readings (our Mass readings have a 3 year cycle. We are in Year A), but these readings can be studied any year and at any time of year (they just won't line up with what we're reading for Sunday)
• Paschal Candle Craft
  • She does a really good job helping you teach your children about the rich and deep symbolism of the Easter Candle

• Mary Mother of Sorrows Lesson Plan. This is very relevant for what your child is going through as we journey through the COVID-19 pandemic, because the devotion to "Our Lady of Sorrows" increased during the Black Plague. 
• M-A-R-Y Acrostic Poem. Help your child think of adjectives that can help them describe their Mother in Heaven -- Mary. This will help them develop and deepen their relationship with Mary our Mother.
• Diving into the Magnificat Prayer. Pray Mary's prayer of praise--the Magnificat--like never before as you discuss and allow the words of the prayer to resonate in your heart as you discuss it with your child.
• 3-Minute-Retreat God is Enough. WOW! This is a powerful reflection for your 3-minute-retreat. If you and your child don't know how to center yourselves in the Lord as you prepare for this mini-retreat, follow along with the first 3 minutes of this video.

General Faith Formation at Home:

Catechesis:

• FORMED.org
  • These lessons are in video series format with discussion questions you can go over with your child
  • FORMED.org is offering free accounts during the current crisis
• Grade 8 Student Workbook: The Communion of the Faithful
  • This is not the textbook we use in class, but it is very good and it is available online during the COVID-19 quarantine
• ALIVE IN CHRIST Grade 8 Student Textbook
  • Grade 8 Password: !!aicstudent!!2020g8
  • This also is not the textbook we use in class, but it too is available online during the COVID-19 quarantine AND
  • There are correlating lesson plans for each chapter
• Cathlic Commons Podcast
  • This podcast explores the Catholic Faith
  • "Are you a Catholic seeking to better understand your faith? Whether you are a cradle Catholic or a convert to the faith, this is a place for you to learn more about Catholicism, be inspired in your faith, and encouraged to open wide the door to Christ!"
• Catholic Brain
  • USE THE 30 DAY FREE TRIAL
  • An innovative faith formation solution for Pre K - 8th Grade students.
  • Catholic Brain will give you access to over 1,200 videos, games, quizzes, ebooks, Bible stories, saint stories, catechism lessons and more
• Simply Catholic
  • A great online resource for Catholic Education and Faith Formation
• The Catechism of the Catholic Church
  • This is the "flip book" style so you can read through it like an ebook, but if you want to search the Catechism I recommend using this searchable Catechism
  • If reading the Catechism sounds daunting, here are some resources:
    • Reading the Catechism 101 "Hundreds of pages. Numbers everywhere. And very few pictures. How does this book work, exactly?... [read more]"
    • Frequently Asked Questions about the Catechism of the Catholic Church
  • If you are finding the Catechism difficult to read, feel free to purchase the YOUCAT (Teaching of the church easy, attractively designed and officially approved. Free study materials. Learn more!)
     

• Do You Want to Start Reading the Bible? Here’s How to Begin.
  • "All I can tell you from my own experience is that the Word of God has changed my life. It has deepened my experience of the Eucharist, both at Mass and in Adoration." (Mark Hart)
• Online Catholic Bible
  • "Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ" (St. Jerome)
• FREE Catholic Study Bible App
  • The entire Catholic Bible available for FREE — now packed with additional content from Lighthouse, Ignatius Press, and other Catholic Apostolates that unlock the beauty and richness of Scripture.
• Comic Book Bible: The Kingstone Bible
  • This Bible was created by our Protestant brothers and sisters. Please read it alongside (or review it before your child reads), so you can discuss what they are reading in light of our Catholic Faith
  • Here is a link if you want to purchase it in hard copy format (it is so big, that they sell it broken up into multiple parts)
  • WARNING: I have not read this Bible. Also, their other books that aren't the Bible for sale don't look theologically accurate, so please spare yourself the confusion and don't purchase those (or if you're reading this because you did make the mistake of purchasing them and are now confused, please contact me or Father Karl and we can help you).
• Tip and Tricks for coloring/ journaling in your personal Bible
  • If you have your own, personal Bible and you enjoy doodling you can use your talent to adorn the Word of God with images and word art inspired by biblical people, quotes, symbols, etc.
• Teen Bible Study "T3"
  • Dynamic teen presenter Mark Hart makes the Bible come alive for Catholic teens by unpacking God’s Word in a way they can relate to.
  • T3 teaches teens the Bible by showing them the “big picture” of salvation history.
  • To review this study program risk-free online, open a free Ascension Account and watch the first full session online!
• Understanding the Scriptures Podcast
  • 30 Episodes. Genesis to Revelation. 100% FREE
• Scripture Memory Cards Printable
  • FREE for subscribers, or $1 for those who don't want to subscribe

• Mass during COVID-19
  • Father Mike Schmitz, will be livestreaming Sunday Mass at 9 a.m. on Ascension Presents' YouTube channel.
• "Opening the Word" via FORMED.org
  • Reflections, prayers, and insights on the upcoming Sunday's readings
• Magnificat Online
  • Magnificat--a daily prayer book--is offering FREE ACCESS
  • This prayer book is full of the daily readings, the Magnificat version of the Liturgy of the Hours, a saint story for almost every day

• THE EXULTET: Liturgical Treasure of the Easter Vigil
  • The Exultet is a very lengthy, yet beautiful proclamation of the resurrection of Christ, resembling Haggadah, the great proclamation in the Jewish Pascal supper.
  • The Exultet scroll: the Powerpoint of medieval Italy
  • You may listen to the exultet here 
  • If you can read music, chant intonations are very similar. Here is the exultet being sung while you can read the chant intonations.
• Plant a Resurrection Garden
  • My family and I are doing this for the first time this Easter!
  • We are going to create our garden on Palm Sunday (that way the planted grass seed is starting to sprout by Easter (hopefully)), on Good Friday we will bury Jesus in the tomb, and on Easter Sunday we will roll away the stone and decorate the garden with faux flowers
• How to draw the resurrected Jesus (advanced version)
  • Just make sure to add His sigmata on His hands and feet (the artist forgot to do that)
• Create Easter Typography Posters
  • You can use these to decorate your home in celebration of the Easter Season!
• Way of Light Adult (or Teen) Easter Bible Study
  • This is based upon the Year B Mass readings (our Mass readings have a 3 year cycle. We are in Year A), but these readings can be studied any year and at any time of year (they just won't line up with what we're reading for Sunday)
• Paschal Candle Craft
  • She does a really good job helping you teach your children about the rich and deep symbolism of the Easter Candle

• Mary Mother of Sorrows Lesson Plan. This is very relevant for what your child is going through as we journey through the COVID-19 pandemic, because the devotion to "Our Lady of Sorrows" increased during the Black Plague. 
• Diving into the Magnificat Prayer. Pray Mary's prayer of praise--the Magnificat--like never before as you discuss and allow the words of the prayer to resonate in your heart as you discuss it with your child.
• 3-Minute-Retreat God is Enough. WOW! This is a powerful reflection for your 3-minute-retreat. If you and your child don't know how to center yourselves in the Lord as you prepare for this mini-retreat, follow along with the first 3 minutes of this video.