FREE Catholic Printables
Here is a list of FREE printables that I have done over the years.
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The 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 They may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit.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 these activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.
Advent
Printable Advent Chain- Print out pattern on colored paper. Have students cut into strips. Build your paper chain stapling the strips with a stapler in the correct order. Each day you tear off a piece of the chain that corresponds to the date and do the activity. Before you know it, it will be Christmas day!
Advent- mini book for the children to color
Advent (handwriting sheet)- Manuscript tracing
Agenda Book/Student Planner
Agenda Book/Student Planner Page- Allows students to learn to become independent and turn their homework in on time. Directions posted.
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday (worksheet)- Put number one through seven on the board. Read each question and write the correct word by the number after the student has answered the question. Have the students fill in the blanks on their paper with the correct answer from the word bank.
Ash Wednesday- word search
Books of Bible
Catholic Books of the Bible Tetris Puzzle- A fun way to learn the Catholic Books of the Bible
Games
FREE Catholic Games- Free Catholic games that you can print out.
Handwriting
B Baptism of Jesus- handwriting & coloring sheet
C Christmas- handwriting & coloring sheet
C Creation- handwriting & coloring sheet
Creation: Day 1- handwriting & coloring sheet
Creation: Day 2- handwriting & coloring sheet
Creation: Day 3- handwriting & coloring sheet
Creation: Day 4- handwriting & coloring sheet
Creation: Day 5- handwriting & coloring sheet
Creation: Day 6- handwriting & coloring sheet
Creation: Day 7- handwriting & coloring sheet
F Fishers of Men- handwriting & coloring sheet
G Good Shepherd- handwriting & coloring sheet
J Jesus Loves Me- handwriting & coloring sheet
Holy Spirit- handwriting & coloring sheet
Holy Week- handwriting & coloring sheet
Horn (Joshua)- handwriting & coloring sheet
I’m sorry. I forgive you.- handwriting & coloring sheet
K King Solomon- handwriting & coloring sheet
Last Supper- handwriting & coloring sheet
L Loaves and Fishes- handwriting & coloring sheet
R Red Sea- handwriting & coloring sheet
U Uzziah- handwriting & coloring sheet
V Virtues- handwriting & coloring sheet
W Wedding at Cana- (handwriting & coloring sheet
Y Young Ruler- handwriting & coloring sheet
Holy Spirit
Holy Spirit: Fruits of the Holy Spirit- Double Puzzle (CCC 1832). Unscramble each of the clue words. Copy the letters in the numbered cells to other cells with the same number to reveal the message.
Holy Spirit: Fruits of the Holy Spirit- Word Chop (CCC 1832). The table below contains words that have been chopped in half. Find the pieces that fit together and write them in the answer area below.
Holy Spirit: Fruits of the Holy Spirit- Word Search (CCC 1832)
Holy Spirit: Gifts of the Holy Spirit- Crossword
Holy Spirit: Gifts of the Holy Spirit- Double Puzzle. Unscramble each of the clue words. Copy the letters in the numbered cells to other cells with the same number to reveal the message.
Holy Spirit: Gifts of the Holy Spirit- Word Search
Holy Trinity
Word Search
Word Scramble
Crossword
Holy Week
What Happened During Holy Week?- Label the pictures below with the correct day of Holy Week. Then color the pictures. (For younger students: Ask the students what is happening in the first picture. Discuss. Then ask them, “What day of Holy Week is it?” Write #1 on the board and Palm/Passion Sunday beside the number. Continue with pictures 2 – 4.
Holy Week Worksheet- The following days of Holy Week are in the wrong order. Number them so they are in the right order. Then draw a line to what happened on that day.
Holy Week Quiz- 20 questions with answers
Lent
All About Lent- mini coloring booklet
How Much Do You Know About Lent?- 20 true or false with answers
Liturgical Year
The Liturgical Year Worksheet with answers- Fill in the blanks. A word bank is provided.
Mass
Behavior In Mass- Draw a smile face next to the good things to do during Holy Mass. Draw a sad face next to the things not to do during Holy Mass.
The Church is God’s House (for younger students)- Ask your child the following questions about the lesson today and have them circle the answer.
Mass Etiquette Worksheet- Write True or False in the spaces provided.
Mass Booklet for Children- For you to print out. Make a cover or better yet, have your children make one to make it more personalized.
People and Liturgical Objects at Mass-
People at Church Cards- You can use these as flash cards, Memory, Go Fish, etc.
People at Mass Worksheet- Match the words in the first column to the best available answer in the second column. (Say a word from the first column and then give your child two choices to pick from in the second column).
Liturgical Objects Used at Mass Cards- You can use these as flash cards, Memory, Go Fish, etc.
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.
Easy Liturgical Quiz- Read each question and circle the correct answer.
Entering the Church-
Entering the Church (crossword)- For younger students you can do this together on the board.
Opening Procession-
Opening Procession (for younger students)- Cut out pictures and trim. With the pictures that are given, glue them in the proper order that they appear in the Opening Procession.
Opening Procession- Match the words in the first column to the best available answer in the second column.
Greeting-
Greeting Handwriting Activity- Have the students trace the letters. Then have students cut out a heart from red construction paper and glue in the center of the paper.
The Mass Begins (worksheet)- The following sentences are in the wrong order. Number them so they are in the right order.
Penitential Rite-
Penitential Act Puzzle- Print puzzle on card stock and have the students cut on the lines to make a puzzle. Have the students put the puzzle together to practice the Penitential Act. Put puzzle pieces in an envelope or Ziploc bag.
Penitential Act- Cut out strips and glue strips of the Penitential Act 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 Penitential Act. See which team can put it in the proper order the fastest.
Penitential Act Tetris Puzzle- A fun way to learn Penitential Act
Penitential Act (fill in the blanks)- Fill in the blanks with the words from below. (For younger students you can do this together on the board.)
Lord, Have Mercy (Kyrie Eleison)-
Lord, have mercy. Kyrie, eleison. Handwriting Sheet
Lord Have Mercy- Word Search
Lord Have Mercy- Crossword
Gloria-
Gloria (fill in the blanks worksheet)- Fill in the blanks with the words from below. (With younger students you can do this together on the board.)
The Gospel-
The Gospel (worksheet)- Circle the best available answer for each of the following.
Profession of Faith-
Nicene Creed- Cut out strips and glue strips of the Nicene Creed 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 Nicene Creed. See which team can put it in the proper order the fastest.
Nicene Creed (crossword)- For younger students you can do this together on the board.
General Intercessions (Prayer of the Faithful)-
Lord, hear our prayer activity sheet (for younger students)- Have the students trace the letters. Inside the heart the students will draw the needs they see around us in our community or their own personal desires.
Preparation, Prayer, Dialogue-
Preface Dialogue Matchup (worksheet)- Match what the priest says (the blue cards) to what the people say (green cards). Glue the cards next to each other in the proper order onto construction paper.
Preparation, Prayer, Dialogue (crossword)- For younger students you can do this together on the board.
Holy, Holy, Holy-
Mystery of Faith acclamation #1 Handwriting
Mystery of Faith acclamation #2 Handwriting
Mystery of Faith acclamation #3 Handwritng
The Mystery of Faith (worksheet)- Answer questions about The Mystery of Faith.
Consecration-
“Do this in memory of me.” (Craft)- Directions and template
Mystery of Faith-
Mystery of Faith acclamation #1
Mystery of Faith acclamation #2
Mystery of Faith acclamation #3
The Mystery of Faith (worksheet)- Answer questions about The Mystery of Faith.
Sign of Peace-
Lacing Heart Door/Window Craft- (directions and templates)
Sign of Peace (cryptogram puzzle)- Try to figure out the message by the letters that are given.
Sign of Peace (fallen phrases puzzle)- Use the letters above to find out what the priest says.
Lamb of God-
Lamb of God (handwriting in manuscript)- Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.
Lamb of God (worksheet)- Fill in the blanks with the correct word.
Lamb of God (word search)- Find the words that are hidden in the puzzle.
Lamb of God (tile puzzle)- Unscramble the tiles to reveal a message.
Lamb of God (double puzzle)- Unscramble each of the clue words. Copy the letters in the numbered cells to other cells with the same number.
Holy Communion-
Do This in Memory of Me- Craft with directions
Holy Communion- (word scramble)
Holy Communion (crossword)- For younger students you can do this together on the board.
Eucharist (worksheet)- Follow the directions and fill in the blanks to find out what the message says below.
Mini Books
Advent- mini book for the children to color
I Love- mini book for the children to color
King Solomon Builds A Temple- mini book for the children to color
Moses in the Desert- mini book for the children to color
The Ten Commandments (Catholic)- mini book for the children to color
Pope
Electing A Pope Matching Worksheet- Write the letter of the correct match next to the answer.
Prayers
Act of Contrition-
Act of Contrition- Cut out strips and glue strips of the Act of Contrition 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 Act of Contrition. See which team can put it in the proper order the fastest.
Act of Contrition- (word search)
Act of Contrition Tetris Puzzle- A fun way to learn Act of Contrition
Act of Contrition (worksheet)- Fill out the worksheet using the word bank.
Glory Be-
Glory Be- (crossword)
Glory Be- (letter tile puzzle)
Unscramble the tiles to reveal a message.
Glory Be Tetris Puzzle- A fun way to learn the Glory Be
Glory Be (handwriting)- Glory Be handwriting sheet to trace in manuscript.
I Know Glory Be (worksheet)- Trace the words from the other page. Then cut them out and paste them where they belong in the prayer. Say this prayer every day. Click here for word page.
Glory Be Roll A Prayer (worksheet)- Cut out prayer strips. Students roll a die to collect all the pieces to their prayer. The first one to collect all the pieces to the prayer is the winner. Students then glue in the spaces provided the prayer in the correct order.
Grace Before Meals-
Grace Before Meals Handwriting Sheet (manuscript)- 2 versions
Grace Before Meals (worksheet and/or game)- 2 versions. Cut out strips. Put prayer in order and glue on construction paper. You can also print this out on card stock for a game and see which student can put the prayer in the correct order the fastest.
Grace Before Meals Roll a Prayer (worksheet)- Cut out prayer strips. Students roll a die to collect all the pieces to their prayer. The first one to collect all the pieces to the prayer is the winner. Students then glue in the spaces provided the prayer in the correct order.
Hail Holy Queen-
Hail Holy Queen Tetris Puzzle- A fun way to learn Hail Holy Queen
Hail Mary-
Hail Mary- (crossword)
Hail Mary Puzzle #1- All you need is some heavy paper and a copy machine. Copy puzzle and have the children glue it on some heavy paper and color. Then have the children cut on the lines to make a puzzle. Have the children put the puzzle together to practice Hail Mary. Put puzzle pieces in an envelope or ziplock bag.
Hail Mary Puzzle #2- All you need is some card stock and a copy machine. Print puzzle on card stock and have the students cut on the lines to make a puzzle. Have the students put the puzzle together to practice Hail Mary. Put puzzle pieces in an envelope or Ziploc bag.
Hail Mary Puzzle Sheet- Cut out strips and glue strips of the Hail Mary 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 Hail Mary. See which team can put it in the proper order the fastest.
Hail Mary Tetris Puzzle- A fun way to learn Hail Mary
The Hail Mary Worksheet- To find out how well the students know The Hail Mary, have the students fill out the worksheet using the word bank.
Hail Mary Roll a Prayer (worksheet)- Cut out prayer strips. Students roll a die to collect all the pieces to their prayer. The first one to collect all the pieces to the prayer is the winner. Students then glue in the spaces provided the prayer in the correct order.
Nicene Creed-
Nicene Creed- Cut out strips and glue strips of the Nicene Creed 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 Nicene Creed. See which team can put it in the proper order the fastest.
Nicene Creed (crossword)- For younger students you can do this together on the board.
Our Father/Lord’s Prayer-
Our Father puzzle- All you need is some heavy paper and a copy machine. Copy the puzzle and have the children glue it on some heavy paper and color. Then have the children cut on the lines to make a puzzle. Have the children put the puzzle together to practice the Our Father. Put puzzle pieces in an envelope or ziplock bag. (Catholic version)
Our Father Tetris Puzzle- A fun way to learn Our Father
Lord’s Prayer worksheet- Fill out the worksheet with the students on the board.
The Lord’s Prayer (worksheet)- Answer the following questions about the meaning of The Lord’s Prayer.
Our Father Roll a Prayer Worksheet- Cut out prayer strips. Students roll a die to collect all the pieces to their prayer. The first one to collect all the pieces to the prayer is the winner. Students then glue in the spaces provided the prayer in the correct order.
Sign of the Cross-
Sign of the Cross- coloring
Rosary
Rosary (worksheet)- multiple choice and fill in the blanks
Sacraments
Seven Sacraments- (wordsearch)
Sacraments Double Puzzle- Unscramble each of the clue words. Copy the letters in the numbered cells to other cells with the same number.
Seven Sacraments (matching)- Match the words in the first column to the best available answer in the second column.
Sacrament of Anointing the Sick-
Anointing of the Sick (worksheet)- Follow the directions and fill in the blanks to find out what the message says below.
Sacrament of Baptism-
Baptism (worksheet)- Follow the directions and fill in the blanks below to find out what happens after you are baptized.
Sacrament of Confirmation-
Sacrament of Confirmation (worksheet)- Multiple Choice
Sacrament of Holy Orders-
Holy Orders: What does a priest wear?- 6 pictures with fill in the blanks questions.
Holy Orders: What does the bishop wear?- 9 pictures of what a bishop wears.
Holy Orders Worksheet- T or F and multiple choice questions.
Sacrament of Matrimony-
Matrimony Worksheet- Follow the directions and fill in the blanks to find out what the message says below.
Sacrament of Reconciliation-
Sacrament of Reconciliation- Word Search
Sacrament of Reconciliation- Crossword
Reconciliation Worksheet- Follow the directions and fill in the blanks to find out what the message says below.
Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist-
Do This in Memory of Me- Craft with directions
Holy Communion- (word scramble)
Holy Communion- (crossword)
For younger students you can do this together on the board.
Eucharist worksheet- Follow the directions and fill in the blanks to find out what the message says below.
Story Wheels
Story Wheels- A story wheel can be used with any lesson you are teaching. They are also a great way to supplement your Bible stories and help your students to remember the lesson. Children turn their story wheel dial to retell the Bible story they learned over and over again. (Posted are templates and some story wheels from online and ones that I made.)
Ten Commandments
10 Commandments Worksheet- (Catholic version)
Directions: Have students fold the paper in half separating the two columns with the print facing up. Students then cut on the black line through BOTH papers. Students then open paper and cut paper in half on the fold to make two tablets. Students then fill in the blanks with teacher during class discussion.
Ten Commandments crossword puzzle- Catholic
1st Commandment- You Shall Have No Other Gods Before Me
No Other Gods Before Me- Word Search
First Commandment- Word Jumble
No Other Gods Before Me- Crossword
2nd Commandment- Do Not Use the Lord’s Name in Vain
Second Commandment- Word Jumble
Do Not Use the Lord’s Name in Vain- Crossword
Do Not Use the Lord’s Name in Vain worksheet- Follow the directions and fill in the blanks to find out what the message says below.
3rd Commandment- Keep Holy the Sabbath Day
Third Commandment- Word Jumble
Keep Holy the Sabbath Day- Crossword
4th Commandment- Honor Your Father and Mother
Honor Your Father and Mother- Word Search
Fourth Commandment- Word Jumble
Honor Your Father and Mother- Crossword
Honor Your Parents Worksheet- List the top 10 reasons why you love your parents. Then list how you can help them.
5th Commandment- Do Not Kill
Fifth Commandment- Word Jumble
Do Not Kill- Letter Tiles
Do Not Kill- Crossword
6th Commandment- You Shall Not Commit Adultery
Sixth Commandment- Word Jumble
Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery- Letter Tile Puzzle
7th Commandment- You Shall Not Steal
Thou Shalt Not Steal- Word Search
Seventh Commandment- Word Jumble
Thou Shalt Not Steal- Crossword
8th Commandment- You Shall Not Bear False Witness Against Your Neighbor
Thou Shalt Not Bear False Witness Against Thy Neighbor- Word Search
Eighth Commandment- Word Jumble
Thou Shalt Not Bear False Witness Against Thy Neighbor- Crossword
Eighth Commandment (worksheet)- T or F and Fill in the Blanks
9th & 10th Commandments- You Shall Not Covet Your Neighbor's Wife
You Shall Not Covet Your Neighbor's Goods
Do Not Want What Others Have- Word Search
Ninth and Tenth Commandments- Word Jumble
Word Walls
Word Walls- Word wall templates are large flash card printables that you can hang on the wall to aid children when they are learning or using new vocabulary words. (Posted are some from online and ones that I made.)
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11 comments:
Hi, Im Catarina, I teach first communion to the children at my church. Last night i was struggling on making my own lessons and trouble making up work sheets that go with the gospel. I did a google search and up came your amazing blog! SUCH a God sent! I am using a number of your projects and worksheets! Thank you for taking the time to put this amazing blog together!!
You're welcome, Monica! If you need something, let me know. :)
Beautiful
I teach confirmation class and find your worksheets very useful. Thanks so much.
Thanks, the trainer! :)
This will be my 1st yr teaching 2nd gr church school and I am so lucky to habe found your blog...I love the activities and wish I had fkund sooner for my oldest son. These are fun and spiritually educational. Thanks
This blog is amazing. Thank you so much for the help with my lessons.
Oh this is so very, very helpful in preparing children for the Sacraments - thank you so much!
My first year teaching CCD and the puzzles and quizzes have been a godsend. The kids love them and they definitely make learning their faith fun. Can't thank you enough!
After more than 10 yrs. I still use these Catholic teaching worksheets, crafts, activities & info. So appreciative of your time and efforts in creating & sharing these tools to teach our faith to the children, and all. Just wanted to say thank you! God bless you.
Thank you, D.L. for all your kind words! You made my day! :)
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