Thursday, September 28, 2017

Guardian Angel Prayer Activities





Teaching children prayers can be hard, but incorporating a craft or activity can make it easier and a lot of fun. Here are a few of my favorite Guardian Angel prayer activities.


Activities:

catechismangel.com- Guardian Angels Lesson Plan for 1st Grade

thereligionteacher.com- Guardian Angel Lesson Plan & Activities

catholicicing.com- Feast Day Of Guardian Angels; 10 Ways To Celebrate

loyolapress.com- Guardian Angels Feast Day October 2

catholicmom.com- Teaching Children about the Angels

catholiconline.school- Your Guardian Angel - Grade 1 - Religious Education – Catechism

destinedstmarymagdalen.org- Lesson 14: All About Angels

teacherspayteachers.com- Guardian Angel Activities



Coloring:

paperdali.blogspot.com- Feast Day of the Guardian Angels [Free Coloring Page]

drawn2bcreative.com- Guardian Angel Coloring Page

catholicinspired.com- Guardian Angel Printable Page for Kids

education.com- Guardian Angel Coloring Page

cutewallpaper.org- Guardian Angel Prayer Coloring Page

cutewallpaper.org- Angel of God my guardian dear

cutewallpaper.org- Guardian Angel Pray for us

eslprintables.com- Guardian Angel Prayer Mini Book

teacherspayteachers.com- Angel of God Prayer



Crafts:

faithandfabricdesign.com- Guardian Angel Craft and Project for Kids

thelittleways.com- Feast of the Holy Angels (scroll down to craft)

kareninmommyland.blogspot.com- Guardian Angel Craft

thekoalamom.com- Guardian Angel Doll (scroll down to this)

thekeeperofthecheerios.com- Angel Photo Ornament Keepsake

thekoalamom.com- Make Guardian Angel Prayer Cards



Games:

nashvilleras.com- More than 100 Missions Bible Memory Games and Other Activities


Write the Guardian Angel Prayer on strips of paper or card stock. Cut out strips and glue strips of the Guardian Angel Prayer in the proper order on a piece of construction paper. (For younger students you can do this together as a group activity.) You can also play this as a game by dividing the class into teams and give each team the strips of the Guardian Angel Prayer. See which team can put it in the proper order the fastest.



Worksheets:

thereligionteacher.com- Guardian Angel Worksheet (scroll down to this)



Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy Activities






Activities

thereligionteacher.com- Catholic Jubilee Year of Mercy Activities and Worksheets

looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com- Ideas for the Year of Mercy: It's Here! Crafts, bulletin boards, printables, notebooking activity, lapbook, mini shrine, coloring pages, prayer cards, saints, mini books to print, videos, door signs, books to read, etc.

looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com- Corporal Works of Mercy Teaching Tools

looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com- Spiritual Works of Mercy Teaching Tools

liturgicalyear.wordpress.com- Activities for Home and CCD classes (scroll down to this)

focus.org- 50 Corporal Works of Mercy Ideas for Your Summer Bucket List

loyolapress.com- The young people will reflect on how they can practice the Works of Mercy by doing this activity.

loyolapress.com- Teach the children the specific Works of Mercy

loyolapress.com- To investigate how the parish and the community promote the Corporal Works of Mercy

loyolapress.com- Teach children the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy with this activity

catechistjourney.loyolapress.com- Works of Mercy Prayers and Activities—Free Resource Packet Perfect for the Year of Mercy

allentowndiocese.org- Suggestions and Practicing the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy

bemerciful.co.uk- Here you will find some great ideas and resources for primary schools



Booklets

catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com- Works of Mercy Booklet

looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com- Ideas for the Year of Mercy: It's Here! (scroll down for printable mini books)



Games

fcpeace.com- Works of Mercy Game



Lessons

catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com- Mercy Mercy Mercy (lesson)

loyolapress.com- Works of Mercy Tableau

usccb.org- The Two Feet of Love in Action: Session for Teens
This facilitator’s guide can help you as you lead a group of high school age participants to learn about and reflect on living out the call to discipleship through these two distinct, but complementary, ways of responding in love to the needs of our neighbors.

smp.org- Mercy Works: The Hands-on Gospel
This activity uses a hand motif to make a connection with the corporal worksof mercy as listed in Matthew’s Gospel. The young teens are challenged to find ways to practice each of those Christian actions. A tangible end result, a wreath of hands, serves as a visible symbol of the acts of service performed by the young people.

linktoliturgy.com- Lesson - Corporal Works of Mercy

dioceseofbaker.org- The Works of Mercy and Happiness (lesson)



Puzzles

The Catholic Toolbox- Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy (word jumble)

setonmagazine.com- Works of Mercy (crossword)

mycatholicsource.com- Works of Mercy (crossword) with answers



Worksheets

Check the activities above for worksheets as well.

stjudes.org- Works of Mercy Worksheet

catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com- Read each example below and identify which Corporal Work of Mercy it describes.

printableworksheets.in- Works of Mercy Worksheets

dioceseofjoliet.org- Works of Mercy Worksheets





Thursday, September 21, 2017

How To Improve Church & CCD Attendance





Statistics show that church attendance is at its all time low. Some say it is due to difficulty in believing in the existence of God. Others say it is because of the many scandals surrounding the churches in recent years. Then there are some that just say they are just too busy and that they have more important things to do such as their job, work around the house, shopping, sports, relaxing, etc. People think even if they have nothing else to do, the weekend is their only chance to sleep in. To them the day of rest does not include getting up early to attend church.

Some congregations have dwindled because at one time a priest said something to a parishioner that they didn’t like so they never came back. Or the priest was going to transfer to another church and some parishioners leave before they even meet the new priest. Whatever the reason, how to improve church attendance is one of the biggest problems most churches face. Thousands of churches each year have to close their doors forever due to lack of attendance. Churches are frantically trying to come up with ideas and solutions to draw more people into their parish and the CCD program. How should churches proceed with this overwhelming predicament?


Here are a few suggestions that might be useful:



Church


• Advertise in the local paper about your church and the programs it provides. Welcome others to your church and how much the congregation is looking forward to meeting them. Have the advertisement be colorful and enticing to grab anyone’s attention and make them want to come to your wonderful church.

• Put door hangers on homes and leave a positive invitation so others will want to see and be part of your church. Have enlightening and pertinent informative on it that will encourage people to come to your church.

• Tell your current members to invite friends and family. New visitors can become new members and they can also invite others to come to your church.

• Have an Open House so prospective church members can attend Mass and meet the priest and the congregation. Create an uplifting atmosphere that is welcoming and engaging. Encourage members of the church to invite friends to the Open House. Make sure you advertise the event in the local paper and provide refreshments at the gathering.

• Provide food following Mass to build community and relationships. Church goers are more likely to regularly attend your parish if they feel connected to the people of the church. Create a hospitality committee to coordinate refreshments for after the service. You can also hold special fellowship luncheons or dinners once a month. You can use seasonal events, feast days, etc. as themes for your special luncheons or dinners.

• Have a church website. Research has shown that a large percentage of Internet users use the Internet to search for spiritual or religious information, including locating information on churches to visit in their local area. Make sure your church website grabs everyone's attention and informs others of pertinent information about your church and the programs it provides. If money is an issue, you can do a blog and allow several authors to post on the blog about your church and the various activities. Many Internet users visit multiple search engines when looking for a church, so it is important to submit your site to several search engines (Google, MSN, Yahoo, Bing, etc.) to find your church website easily and quickly.

ehow.com- How to Create Your Own Church Site

wikihow.com- How To Create A Church Facebook Page


• Form a Knights of Columbus council at your parish and help make your community a better place, while supporting your Church.

• Have a church meeting and/or survey to ask the people what it is they want or need from your parish. Having an accurate knowledge and understanding of their wants and needs will help guide the church council to decide what changes need to be done at their parish.





CCD

• Write about CCD in every church newsletter or bulletin. Include in it what your class has been doing, what’s coming up, what the children liked and why, perfect attendance, pictures of classroom happenings, samples of student’s work, etc. At every opportunity, remind people of WHY you are doing things a certain way, not just the fact that you're "being creative." The "why" is what is on people's mind when they think about their church. WHY should I do/go/give more.

ehow.com- How To Encourage Sunday School Attendance

What seemed to be the most difficult problem in your CCD class this year?- Tips and Suggestions

CCD Open House- Before CCD starts it is a good idea to have an Open House. The ideas posted should be helpful and allow you to have a great CCD Open House.

Parent Involvement in CCD- Since parents and guardians are the primary teachers of the Faith their involvement in CCD is vital. Without it the child will not learn to their fullest potential. Tips are posted on how to get parents involved in CCD.

Catechist Training- Most dioceses and/or parishes require some kind of catechist training before they can teach a class each year. By providing assistance and training to all catechists before CCD starts it will prepare the catechist so they can be an effective teacher and their students will want to come to CCD. Certified catechist should also participate in the training because no catechist can know everything and they could also benefit from new ideas and activities. Suggestions of what can be in the catechist training is posted.

What do students like to do in CCD?- The key to being a good catechist is knowing what your students like to do in CCD. Here are some tips and suggestions for activities to do in the classroom that are age appropriate.


*Can you think of any more ideas on how to improve attendance at church and CCD? Please leave a comment and add to the list.




Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Progress Reports





Keeping parents well informed is key for any teacher. Here are some Progress Reports that you can use in your classroom.


teachervision.fen.com- A ready-to-use form for assessment of students' class work and participation is a quick and easy way to keep your students' evaluations organized. New teachers will find this resource particularly valuable when preparing for parent-teacher conferences.

teach-nology.com- This generator creates a report that can be used to communicate a student's weekly progress with the parent/guardians. The student should be held accountable to make sure that all designated teachers sign or initial the report on a daily basis and then have it signed by a family member at the end of a week. This should save you many phone calls.

teach-nology.com- This generator can be used to create a progress report that can be sent home to parents. The document that you generate contains 20 common indicators of student performance.

freeprintablebehaviorcharts.com- Classroom Printables and Charts

sampletemplates.com- 8 Sample Progress Report Templates

a2zhomeschooling.com- Templates for Homeschool Report Cards or Progress Reports (scroll down for this)

CCD Student Monthly Progress Report- Individual student monthly progress report that will let parents know exactly how well their child is doing in class (work habits, attendance, prayers completed, etc.). 2 pages and editable. (Scroll down for this.)



Friday, September 15, 2017

Gospel for the Mass: 10/15/17- Matthew 22:1-14








*Be sure to check out Gospel for the Mass Year A page right below the header for other days that you need Gospel for the Mass activities.


Disclaimer: The posts below contain links to other websites and the content of these sites are evaluated before they are included. These websites can change without warning making links inactive and/or the content altered. We have no control over other websites and we are not responsible for the content that they post.




Matthew 22:1-14



Activities

catholicmom.com- Scroll down to the date for Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, Word Search, etc.

catholickidsbulletin.blogspot.com- Download a FREE bulletin to help your kids learn more about our Catholic Mass. Each week's bulletin contains coloring pages for a saint and activities based on the Gospel. The coloring pages may also include a maze, dot-to-dot, find the picture, and many other activities.

4catholiceducatiors.com- Resources on the Sunday Readings

sermons4kids.com- You Are Invited object lesson with coloring page, group activities, puzzles, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- Excuses! Excuses! object lesson with coloring pages, group activities, puzzles, worship bulletin

sundayschoollessons.com- A King Gives A Wedding Banquet lesson

word-sunday.com- Equal Dignity for All lesson

pinterest.com- Parable of the Great Banquet Activities

The Catholic Toolbox- What Can Teens Do For Gospel For The Mass Activities?

textweek.com- Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources



Coloring

sermons4kids.com- You Are Invited

sermons4kids.com- Matthew 22:9

supercoloring.com- Parable of the Wedding Feast

4catholiceducators.com- Clip art



Crafts

sermons4kids.com- You Are Invited (group activities) crafts

sermons4kids.com- Excuses! Excuses! (group activities) crafts


Have the children find their favorite verse in today’s Gospel and make a banner of it.

crayola.com- Mosaic Mini Banner



Games

sermons4kids.com- You Are Invited (group activities) games

sermons4kids.com- Excuses! Excuses! (group activities) games


How worthy are you to sit at the table? Play Musical chairs.



Puzzles

sermons4kids.com- Maze

sermons4kids.com- Word Search

joanyedwards.com- Word Search

sermons4kids.com- Word Shape

sermons4kids.com- Decoder

joanyedwards.com- Crossword





Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Classroom Newsletters






Classroom newsletters are an excellent way to keep in touch with parents and help them be a part of their child's education. Parent’s love to know what is going on in their child’s classroom. Frequent and regular class newsletters enable parents to sense the feeling and momentum of the class and gain insight into what their child is learning.

A weekly or monthly newsletter is a great way of keeping parents informed and it strengthens parent/teacher communication. Put together a newsletter for your students to take home to their parents. Include in it what you have covered in class in the previous few weeks, what’s coming up, and your contact information. You can also post student’s birthdays, important reminders, list of things that are needed for class projects, perfect attendance, volunteer information, missing assignments, Student of the Week/Month, homework assignments, individual student behavior, samples of student's work, classroom pictures, etc., whatever you feel that needs to be in your newsletter. Try to get the students involved in making the newsletter by having them write articles, draw pictures, etc. and be a reporter for the classroom. You could also ask the students to tell you one fun thing they did in CCD each time you prepare to write new newsletters. It's a great way to incorporate kids' opinions while at the same time sharing with parents the many fabulous things you do in the classroom that their child may not be telling about at home. You can even include a place at the bottom of the newsletter for the parents to sign saying they read the newsletter - they tear that off and return it to the teacher.

During CCD Open House ask the parents if they are interested in having the Classroom Newsletter emailed to them. Have a Class Contact List at the door for the parents to sign their name and their contact information (email address). Most parents prefer the Classroom Newsletter emailed to them. The most common comment from parents is usually "Most of the time, Johnny doesn't even get home with the newsletters!”


Tips:

corkboardconnections.blogspot.com- Why No One Reads Your Classroom Newsletter

scholastic.com- Teaching Tip: Newsletters Made Easy



Make your own newsletter template or use the ones below:

kellyskindergarten.com- Each newsletter document is designed as a template so that you can easily modify it for your classroom. Simply type your information in the boxes. You can change the "headlines" by highlighting them and then typing your own headlines. Two newsletter documents are provided for each month. You can choose to use one or both depending on how long you want your newsletters to be. The graphics used for each month coordinate so that you can use both formats together.

educationworld.com- 2 regular newsletter templates as well as a back to school, and monthly templates with themes.

readingrockets.org- Editable weekly newsletter template

k6edu.com- Monthly newsletter with: Teacher, Student's Name (to make each newsletter personal), This Month’s News, Looking Ahead, Reminders, Something Special, and Behavior Box (Respect, Effort, Attitude, Preparation. A rating scale is provided as well.)

preschoolprintables.com- Using the menu on the left you can chose between monthly, weekly and blank classroom news. We have classroom news for several holidays and seasons.

coloringcolorado.org- Create your own classroom newsletter by having the students do it. Suggestions and links provided.

worddraw.com- Editable Preschool Newsletter Template (2 provided)

2care2teach4kids.com- Several preschool templates are posted

brighthub.com- Ten Places to Find Great Microsoft Word Church Templates

amazingclassroom.com- Create your own custom classroom newsletter

templatform.com- Classroom Newsletter Template

teacherspayteachers.com- This is a set of free editable newsletter templates for use in your classroom. All documents were created with Microsoft Word and include Microsoft Office clip art.

worddraw.com- Free class newsletter templates that teachers download and use to create a classroom newsletter in micro soft word format.

doctemplates.net- Free newsletter templates

teacherspayteachers.com- FREE Editable Newsletter Templates

inewslettertemplates.com- School Templates

abcteach.com- Newsletter Forms

sampletemplates.com- 7 Sample Classroom Newsletter Templates to Download

My Monthly Newsletter- Here is my simple newsletter for my 1st grade students that I send home every month.





Sunday, September 10, 2017

Bible Memory Verse Crafts






It is important to learn verses from the Bible and apply it to our lives. One of the most important things for our children to learn are Bible verses. The verses your child memorize will help guide our children throughout their lives.

These crafts below will help your children memorize Bible verses that will teach them about God and what He expects from them.



*I add to this list when I find new activities. Be sure to check this post often.



Memory Verse Crafts

mssscrafts.com- Memory Verse Crafts

mssscrafts.com- Memory Verse Activities for the Old Testament

mssscrafts.com- Memory Verse Activities for the New Testament

mssscrafts.com- The following templates can be used for creating your own memory verse activities or mini-crafts.

truthforkids.com- Bible Verse Puzzle (to make using your own verse)

paththroughthenarrowgate.com- Pocket Bible Verse Craft

books.google.com- Bible Memory Verse Crafts by Mary Tucker (limited preview)

dedicatedteacher.com- Bible Memory Verse Crafts by Mary Tucker (sample)

orientaltrading.com- Bible Verse Crafts (scroll down for this)

pinterest.com- Bible Verse Crafts

pinterest.com- Bible Verse Craft Ideas




Banners

Make a banner saying “____” or your favorite verse from today’s lesson out of felt, construction paper or foam sheets.

crayola.com- Mosaic Mini Banner




Bookmarks & Door Hangers

Make a bookmark or doorhanger of your favorite verse.

dltk-cards.com- Make your own bookmark from your favorite passage from today’s lesson.

mssscrafts.com- Laced bookmarks with templates

meaningfulmamma.com- Bible Bookmark Craft

freekidscraft.com- Several different kinds of bookmarks to make

activitiesforkids.com- Make your own bookmarks and print them out.

dltk-cards.com- Custom printable doorknob hanger

*Or Google door knob hanger templates and use ideas from above.



Printable Bible Verse Material

kidprintables.com- Scroll down to boy cards and girl cards

hubbardscupboard.org- Free Printable Bible Verse Materials

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Bible Verse Cards

akidsheart.com- Printable Bible Verse Cards (Matthew 5:3-10)
English or Spanish

lambsongs.co.nz- Cute Bible Verses For Today’s Young Children

sundayschoolprintables.com- Bible Verse Memorization Card Maker (scroll down to this)
Make several different kinds of cards.

mcscott.org- Verse Card Maker

ministry-to-children.com- Printable “Bible Verses Memory Cards” For Kids

icanteachmychild.com- ABC Printable Scripture Cards

biblestoryprintables.com- Bible Verses for Children (theme pockets, verse visuals, etc.)

wildflowerramblings.com- 10 Best Bible Verses for Children {free printable!}

catholicicing.com- Scripture Memory Cards For Catholics- Printable

catholicicing.com- Printable ABC Scripture Cards For Catholics- FREE!





Friday, September 8, 2017

Gospel for the Mass: 10/8/17- Matthew 21:33-43








*Be sure to check out Gospel for the Mass Year A page right below the header for other days that you need Gospel for the Mass activities.


Disclaimer: The posts below contain links to other websites and the content of these sites are evaluated before they are included. These websites can change without warning making links inactive and/or the content altered. We have no control over other websites and we are not responsible for the content that they post.




Matthew 21:33-43



Activities

catholicmom.com- Scroll down to the date for Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, Word Search, etc.

catholickidsbulletin.blogspot.com- Download a FREE bulletin to help your kids learn more about our Catholic Mass. Each week's bulletin contains coloring pages for a saint and activities based on the Gospel. The coloring pages may also include a maze, dot-to-dot, find the picture, and many other activities.

loyolapress.com- Background on the Gospel and activities for groups and families

4catholiceducatiors.com- Resources on the Sunday Readings

sermons4kids.com- Last of All, He Sent His Son object lesson

calvarycurriculum.com- The Parable of the Evil Vinedresser lesson #223 with memory verses, circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.

sundayschoollessons.com- Wicked Tenants Steal from the Owner lesson

The Catholic Toolbox- What Can Teens Do For Gospel For The Mass Activities?

textweek.com- Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources



Coloring

sermons4kids.com- The Parable of the Evil Vine Dressers

sermons4kids.com- Matthew 21:33-43

theclipartwizard.com- Parable of the Tenants coloring pages



Crafts

sermons4kids.com- Last of All, He Sent His Son (group activities) crafts


Make a banner proclaiming the Lord or your favorite verse from the Gospel today out of felt, construction paper or foam sheets.

crayola.com- Mosaic Mini Banner



Games

sermons4kids.com- Last of All, He Sent His Son (group activities) games


Throw Away Your Sins Game

Need: scrap paper, pencils, trashcan, 2 chairs

Introduction: When we do something wrong, we are sorry for what we have done. If we are truly sorry for our sins we ask God to forgive us. When God forgives us, he doesn’t remember what we have done. He throws all our sins away when we ask for him to forgive us.

Directions: Discuss with the students sins that they have done in the past. Did they ask God to forgive them? How did they feel after they asked God to forgive them? Have the students write past sins down on the scrap paper or draw pictures of their sins if they cannot write and ball up each piece of paper when they are finished. Divide the class into 2 teams. Put a trashcan against a wall. Have students line up in two teams behind a chair (to keep them from getting too close to basket). Students then play Horse Basketball, but spells FORGIVE. The first team that spells FORGIVE wins.



Puzzles

sermons4kids.com- Word Search

joanyedwards.com- Word Search

sermons4kids.com- Decoder

sermons4kids.com- Crossword

4catholiceducators.com- The Stone Rejected crossword

joanyedwards.com- Crossword



Quizzes

sermons4kids.com- Matching





Friday, September 1, 2017

Liturgical Objects Used in Mass



Activities, Coloring, Crafts, & Games

catholicdeacon.org- Items Used at Mass (definitions and pictures)

holyspiritcathparish.org- Items Used at Mass

greatadventure.stpatrickork.org- Items used at Mass & Liturgies

catholicicing.com- Craft a Mass Kit

sarakcreations.com- Learning the Items from the Catholic Mass
Five different ways to teach your students the names for the items commonly found during a Catholic Mass. Great for whole group, small groups, centers and more to reach all of your learners in a religious education, Catholic classroom or homeschool setting.

Liturgical Objects Used at Mass Flashcards- Make your own flash cards by taking photos of the objects in your own church for added familiarity for the little ones. Make 4×6 prints and laminated for extra durability and keep them together with a binder ring.

quizlet.com- Liturgical objects used in a Catholic Mass or found in a Catholic church

quizlet.com- Objects of Catholic Mass

drwn2bcsreative.com- Liturgical Objects – Handwriting, coloring and match up

studystack.com- Liturgical Items Free flashcards to help memorize facts about Items used in the Mass. Other activities to help include hangman, crossword, word scramble, etc.

thecatholickid.com- Catholic Scavenger Hunt for Kids – Free Printable

teacherspayteachers.com- Catholic Mass Flashcards to print (books, objects, vestments)

teacherspayteachers.com- Catholic Mass Flashcards- Spaces & Furnishings

The Mass- Help Father get ready for Mass. Circle the things he will need. Cross out the things he will not need. (100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church by Ellen Rossini, page 18).

Things We See at Mass- Match the words with the pictures of things we see at Mass. (100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church by Ellen Rossini, page 19).

Articles Used in Worship- Match the terms on the right to the descriptions on the left. (100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church by Ellen Rossini, page 92).

Treasure Hunt- Take the students on a tour of the church and point out and discuss items found there. Divide the students into small groups. Give each group a clipboard with a list of objects. The students have to locate each item and write down where it is located in the church.




These activities below are free, however they can only to be used for classroom and personal use. They may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on all activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.



3 pages of cards


Liturgical Memory & Go Fish Card Game- Children can play Memory or Go Fish with the cards (make 2 copies) by matching the pictures of liturgical objects. (All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on this game are not my own and are from various internet sources.)


If the students need help:

*Give them a clue such as saying out loud the first syllable of the word.

*You can lay all the pictures out and ask a question from below. Have the students point to the object and say the word. Have them repeat the word after you say it if necessary.


Questions:

What is the name of the wooden bench you sit on at church? (Pew)

What is another name for the holy water fountains or fonts at the entrances of the church? (Stoup)

What is the name of the table of the Lord in the sanctuary? (Altar)

What is the name of the cup used by the priest/Eucharistic ministers for the Blood of Christ? (Chalice)

What is the name of the wine that has been consecrated by the priest at Mass? (Blood of Christ)

What is the name of the bread that has been consecrated by the priest as Mass? (Body of Christ or Blessed Sacrament)

What is the name of the cup with a lid for the Body of Christ in the Tabernacle? (Ciborium)

What are the small pitchers of water and wine for the Mass called? (Cruets)

What is the name of the podium where the lector reads the Lectionary at Mass? (Lectern)

What is the name of the large podium? (Ambo)

What is the name of the cross carried at the beginning of Mass and at the end? (Processional Cross)

What is rung during the Consecration of the Mass? (Bells)

What is the name of the ornate receptacle used to place the Body of Christ? (Tabernacle)

What is the name of the chair that the priest who presides at Mass sits in? (Presider’s Chair or Celebrant’s Chair)

What is the name of the light that burns continually when the Blessed Sacrament is present? (Sanctuary Lamp)

What is the name of the book that has the church hymns or songs in it? (Hymnal)

What is the name of the liturgical book containing all instructions and texts necessary for the celebration of Masses throughout the year? (Missal)

Which book is read during the Liturgy of the Word and read by the lector? (Lectionary)

What is the name of the book used by the priest or deacon to read the Gospel of the day during the Mass? (Book of the Gospels)

Which book does the priest pray from during the Mass at the altar? (Sacramentary)




What am I?- Have your class work together to make riddles for objects used in Mass. Then have the students take turns reading their riddles to the class. Or you can play this game using the riddles provided.




What Am I? (file folder game)- Identify objects used during Mass by description or picture.


Place your markers on START. The player rolls a die and follows the directions. If you land on a space with a description of an object used at Mass (even if you were told to go back) you read it out loud and you must say what that object is. (If they cannot read, the teacher or someone else can read it for them). If you are correct, you stay where you are. If you are not correct, you go back two spaces and read that description and say what that object is. If you are correct, you stay where you are. If you are not correct, you go back two spaces, etc. If you land on a picture of an object used at Mass you must say what that object is. Same rules apply for the picture identification as well. The first person to move around the board and land on FINISH wins.











Liturgical Bingo- (Students play regular bingo, but they answer questions about Liturgical items used at Mass.)

Liturgical Bingo Directions with Questions & Answers- The teacher asks one student at a time a question or clue from the list. The student answers the question and the class looks for the word on their bingo card. The first student who gets five in a row (up, down, across, or diagonal) on their bingo card first, wins.





Picture Liturgical Bingo- (Students play Liturgical Bingo, but with pictures.)



Puzzles

Items Used at Mass- Word Scramble



Quizzes

Easy Liturgical Quiz- Read each question and circle the correct answer.

Liturgical Quiz (harder)- Fill in the missing blanks with the correct word. Word bank provided.



Worksheets

Liturgical Chart- Fill out the definitions of each object. Cut out the picture and put in the correct box.

Liturgical Objects in Church (6 objects)- Write the name of the object in the blank. (Ideas for younger students are given).

Liturgical Objects in Church (12 objects)- Do you know what these are? (Ideas for younger students are given).

Liturgical Objects in Church (12 objects)- More Objects Used at Mass. Write what the object is in the space provided. For younger students you can use a word bank on the board.

Objects Used in Mass Handwriting Worksheet #1- chalice, ciborium, altar, stoup, pew

Objects Used in Mass Handwriting Worksheet #2- cruets, tabernacle, Body of Christ, Blood of Christ

Objects Used in Mass Manuscript Handwriting Worksheet- Body of Christ, Blood of Christ, tabernacle, bells

Objects Used in Mass Handwriting Worksheet- Book of the Gospels, ambo, lectern, Lectionary

Liturgical Objects Used at Mass- Directions: Write the correct number of the object in the blank. For younger students: Teacher will write on the board a word from the list. The teacher will then read the word and definition to the students and they will answer out loud during class the correct number. Have students write down the correct number beside the word.