Catechists - Resources
Web Sites for Catechists (September 2011)
Finding God from Loyola Press
This is the site for our textbook series for grades PreK-5, Finding God, from Loyola Press, and it is excellent. The site can create a personal profile for you and will suggest articles of interest to catechists/parents, etc. There is a section for lesson planning, additional options/activities for each lesson, many resources and a link to a bulletin board on which you can share ideas with catechists from around the country who are using Finding God. Included on the site is a daily three-minute retreat with music and video components.
Saint Mary's Press
The website for St. Mary's Press, publisher of vast resources for young adolescents and teens, and the publisher of our current texts for grades 6-8. The site offers some "free" resources, such as prayer services by teens, background articles on various topics, activities to enrich lessons, etc. Also, this website now has FREE access to online glossaries and dictionaries: Glossary of Theological Terms, Essential Bible Dictionary, Terms & Definitions from Catholic Quick View. Additional materials for catechists teaching from The Catholic Connection Handbook are available from this site.
Fostering Faith FHC
The Catechist Formation website just for FHC catechists! Please check it out! We ask that each catechist participate in and complete one session of a course (at least) during the Program year. Currently the course on "Creed" is available, with additional courses to be available later in Fall 2011.
Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
The Catechism of the Catholic Church. Search for what you need.
Saints Faith, Hope and Charity Catholic Parish
Our parish website with RE Program information, including syllabi and calendars, among other items.
Catechist's Journey
The place to go for catechist conversations that matter….this site is the blog of Joe Paprocki. Joe has over 25 years of pastoral ministry experience and is currently an 8th-grade catechist. At this site, you can: ask other catechists questions and offer answers; share helpful insights with each other; support each other on the journey of faith.
Office for Catechesis and Youth Ministry
This is the archdiocesan Office for Catechesis site that includes the Jegen Center's on-line media catalog. Ss. FHC is a member of the center. Videos, etc. can be checked out and mailed to us. Other good information (prayers, beliefs, etc.) and links here.
At Home With Our Faith
This site is run by the same people who write the At Home with our Faith newsletter. Very nice for families. Articles, ideas for sharing faith at home, etc.
Faith First - Students
There is a "club" for each age group, to which you could direct your students if you see something that coordinates with a lesson. It's visually very interesting and the information is good. Kids can take tours, play games, see videos - all kinds of cool stuff related to Catholicism. There is also a new Saints Resource section.
Sacred Space
"Daily Prayer Sacred Space". Making it easy to pray. This site gets a very high number of daily hits – one of the most popular Catholic sites.
Children Learn to Pray
This site, titled "Little Children Learn to Pray," is run by a Passionist Father (Roman Catholic priest). It offers help for anyone who supports children in their prayers: prayers like the Sign of the Cross and the Our Father are broken in parts with meditations offered for each part. Commentaries for adults are also available. (Also see the "Everyday Prayers" section for prayers for "Going to School," "An Alphabet Poem Prayer," etc.
JClub Catholic
Interactive games for kids on various levels, saint info., Catholic-word-of-the-day, etc. Another good place to find an at-home, on-line assignment!
Creighton University - Online Ministries
Daily meditations, commentary on scripture readings of the day, a retreat for everyday life…tools to aid you in your faith life.
Catholic News Service
Catholic News Service's site – daily headlines and news briefs
U.S. Catholic
The site for U.S. Catholic magazine. Search for articles on topics of interest.
Books of the Bible
You can search the Catholic version of the Bible if you are looking for something to correlate with your lesson. Or, search by date to see the Mass readings for the day.
American Catholic
Friar Jack's E-spirations is part of this site. Nice articles and a fun Catechism Quiz every issue – with the answers explained! Most Catholic Update and Scripture from Scratch articles are available online from this site.
Catholic Resources
This comprehensive site, maintained by Professor Felix Just, SJ, of Loyola Marymount University, has incredible resources for students and teachers of Scripture. Links to articles, glossaries, lists, handouts, charts, reviews, and other Web sites are easy to find. The major categories include the four Gospels and evangelists, Paul and the epistles, and the Book of Revelation. Also on this site – an introduction to the "Order of Mass," with the full texts of all the parts spoken by the congregation, and some brief explanations to help you better understand and participate in the Eucharistic Liturgy of the Church.
Disciples Now
Another website for young adolescents and teens and those who minister to them. Great sections like "It's Catholic" and "Faith Heroes" give accurate and accessible information.
Zenit
"The world seen from Rome…" This site offers all the latest news from the Vatican, including the Pope's writings and discourses.
Catholic Extension
The Catholic Church Extension Society exists to sustain and extend the Catholic Faith in poor and remote mission areas of the United States. The website offers some information that may be interesting for upper elementary students – stories about monthly "Hidden Heroes," who are missionaries working in extraordinary circumstances around the United States.
Catechist Magazine
The website of Catechist magazine. Article archives are available and searchable. Has a "What's Your Catholic IQ?" quiz you may want to use with students and their parents.
RTJ's Creative Catechist
The RE Office subscribes to Creative Catechist, so catechists are encouraged to borrow and read monthly issues. This website offers additional "web-only" content, such as "Catholic Teachings," "Faith Activities," and others.
Sadlier Religion
Sadlier Religion (publisher) has made available articles on a wide variety of topics for Catholic catechists and parents. Check it out!
Cornerstone Media, Inc.
The main feature of Top Music Countdown is the Top 25 Review. This monthly report evaluates the values in 25 of the top songs on the charts, and gives you ways to incorporate these songs into your class. Additional articles keep you up-to-date with youth culture and give you creative and effective ways to incorporate elements of their music and culture into your program. FHC Religious Ed has a subscription to Top Music Countdown which can be share with all members of the parish. (But only our church members.) For the username and password you will need to log on, contact Susan Doubet (sdoubet@faithhope.org).
Feel free to call with questions or concerns:
Susan Doubet - Director of Religious Education
847-446-1828 x 477 or e-mail her at sdoubet@faithhope.org
