Teach on the Christmas Novena

 Teach on the Christmas Novena

Invite your class to follow the Christmas Novena time by using a Christmas tree with nine ornaments (see handout link and explanation.) Encourage them to attend the parish novena prayers with their parents. 

Link

Explaining the Immaculate Conception

Explaining the Immaculate Conception to children - December 8th  The feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary is Dec. 8 and is a holy day of obligation. Why are we celebrating? A lot of Catholic kids (and adults) don’t actually know, so here’s a little crash course that you can share with your kids. Link

Thanksgiving Placemat Project

 

Thanksgiving Placemat Project

Set the atmosphere for a faith-filled Thanksgiving by sending children home with a Thanksgiving prayer placemat. Fun for kids of all ages (even adults!), the center of the placemat includes a child’s prayer of gratitude...see the link

LINK

Jubilee of Hope

 

Jubilee Year 2025

Prepare for the Jubilee - Read More From the Letter of Bishop Gregory: I have decided to embrace the Jubilee Year with the following Eparchialrequests of clergy, religious and laity: Read More

Up-dated and Stream-line Requirements for Catechist Certification

Franciscan At Home Catechist Training

This on-line Eparchial Certification of Catechists is an easy way to conveniently sharpen your faith knowledge, catechetical teaching skills, and it's free! 

We are now in the fourth year of utilizing this excellent program from Franciscan University, and with Bishop Gregory's permission, we are simplifying the requirements:

You may now receive Level One Certification as a catechist after viewing the 12 required one-hour workshops and only answering the last question. Please see our up-dated and stream-lined requirements here -LINK-

You are encouraged to give this formation program a try. Reach out to Mother Marla Marie if you need assistance.

Maronite Music Jeopardy

Maronite Music Jeopardy Game

Created by one of our catechists' from the parish in Boston. This fun tool will help your class to learn words of the parts of the sung Liturgy and prayers.

click here - Jeopardy

Catechetical Sunday Materials - September 15th

Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Ministry:

 

I hope you are having a very good summer. 

 

Please find attached the 2024 Catechetical Sunday packet. It is sent to you electronically, as has been the norm for the last few years. This should allow you to prepare for Catechetical Sunday which falls on September 15, this year.  Print a copy for your parish file.  Also print another copy and pass it to your Religious Education Coordinator in order to start preparing for this worthy celebration.  

 

Please check the last paragraph in the Table of Content page. You might find it helpful also if you frequent the 2024 Catechetical Sunday website of the USCCB. 

 

Should you need any assistance regarding the 2024 Catechetical Sunday Celebration or should you have any question regarding the use of the packet please do not hesitate to contact me,

 

Sincerely yours,

 

Msgr. Georges El-Khalli, Ph.D., Pastor

Our Lady of the Cedars of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church

Here is the link to the USCCB resource page for Catechetical Sunday.  

Here is a link to our Eparchy Catechetical Sunday Certificate to be presented to the parish catechists, preferably at the Divine Liturgy on September 15th or the day your pastor chooses.