SUPPLEMENTAL BIBLE LITERACY TEXT

Great People of the Bible by Saint Mary’s Press is a supplemental text for middle schoolers.  It has 25 easy-to-lead session for teaching salvation history and Bible literacy.  The student book has one page of information and one page of puzzles or activities per session.  The Catechist Guide is easy to follow for a one hour session.  Preview a copy at the Sidney Media Center.  Contact us at 937-498-1192 or sidneymediacenter@catholiccincinnati.org.

HELP FOR PARENTS ON THE ROMAN MISSAL

Catholic Parent Know How:  Roman Missal Changes (8 pages) for primary or intermediate grades from OSV is a tool for parents to reinforce the changes in the Roman Missal at home.  A pack of ten costs $14.95.  See a review copy at the Northern Media Center or go to https://catalog.osv.com/Catalog.aspx?SimpleDisplay=true&ProductCode=X1157.

CREATIVE WAY TO STUDY CATHOLIC VOCABULARY

Want a creative way for your students in Catholic School or Parish Religious Education to study Catholic vocabulary?  Go to http://quizlet.com for free  flashcards and games on many subjects.  Search “ACRE” to get sets of questions for working on Catholic Vocabulary Words or Terms or in preparation for taking the NCEA ACRE Assessment .   Thanks to Barb for the heads-up!

CELBRATING SAINTS AND SEASONS

Celebrating Saints and Seasons by Jeanne Hunt from St. Anthony Messenger Press contains prayers and creative activities appropriate for the family or the classroom for every month of the year.  Catechists of any age from Pre-School to Adults will find a it a valuable resources.  Reserve a copy to borrow from the Northern Media Center by contacting us at 937-498-1192 or sidneymediacenter@catholiccincinnati.org 

VOCATION LESSON PLANS

Use this packet of vocation awareness activities from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati for all aspects of life in the parish all year round.  Go to http://www.cincinnativocations.org/additional-resources/vocation-awareness-week/ to download.

TEACHING ABOUT THE CULTURAL DIFFERENCES OF CHILDREN AROUND THE WORLD

All God’s Children: 42 Short & Joyful Stories for Kids by Anne E. Neuberger introduces children (ages 3+) to life, feasts, festivals and culture of children in other countries.  Discussion questions, activities and tips are included to fill any amount of time during religious education, Children’s Liturgy of the Word, child care, family catechesis or home schooling.  Contact the Sidney Media Center at sidneymediacenter@catholiccincinnati.org to reserve a copy to borrow.

BECOMING A GREAT CATECHIST

It takes work and reading and research to become a great catechist, but any catechist can improve his/her skills.  Be an Amazing Catechists, a thirty page resource from Our Sunday Visitor, gives practical ideas and skills to enhance your teaching techniques.  It is only $2.95 and would be a great gift for parish catechists and Catholic school teachers.  See it at the Northern Media Center.  Contact us at sidneymediacenter@catholiccincinnati.org to reserve it. 

Invite to INTERACTIVE CONNECTIONS 2011

Time: January 31, 2011 at 12pm to February 3, 2011 at 6pm
Location: Doubletreet Resort Orlando – International Drive

Circle your calendars for next year to attend the 2nd Annual international faith-based educational technology conference. The committee is forming now and will be working on the conference program. Watch this network for conference and registration information. To reserve your hotel room, call 800-327-0363 and identify yourself as a participant of the INTERACTIVE CONNECTIONS 2011 Conference. Room Rate is at the special of $89.00/Room.
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AN INVITATION TO CATECHISTS AND TEACHERS!

Make Room for Scripture by James Philipps is an easy introduction to the Bible.  The author shares the stories of the Old and New Testaments, explores the parables of Jesus and the adventures of St. Paul  and offers questions for discussion.  It’s the book for you if you share scripture with your students!  Borrow it by contacting the Sidney Media Center at sidneymediacenter@catholiccincinnati.org.

MORE REVISED ROMAN MISSAL RESOURCES FROM LITURGY TRAINING PUBLICATIONS

Preparing Your Pairsh for the Revised Roman Missal from the editors of “Pastoral Liturgy” gives a preparation timeline, sample homily and pastoral letter, financial considerations and how to comunicate the changes in the liturgy to the parish.

Understanding the Revised Mass Texts (Participants and Leader’s Editions) includes plans for eight one-hour sessions for the parish on the changes in the various parts of the Mass using the individual Understanding the Revised Mass Texts pamphlets (See Oct. 2009 posts). 

www.revisedromanmissal.org contains resources (downloadable bulletin inserts, homilies, and commentator announdements in English and Spanish), articles, podcasts and news about the changes in the liturgy to come.