We are open until 11 AM on Good Friday, March 29, reopening with normal business hours as of April 1. 

Video

The Life of Pope Francis

A fun cartoon detailing the life of Pope Francis.

Video

The Day of the Dead

The video "The Day of the Dead," available on YouTube (3:49), offers a good overview of the Mexican celebration for the "Day of the Dead" activity on day 4.

Video

C4: Ignite Your Catholic Faith—What are the Marks of the Church?

The video "C4: Ignite Your Catholic Faith—What Are the Marks of the Church?" is available on YouTube (3:32), and is used for the "On Your Marks" activity on day 1.

Video

Introduction to the Liturgy of the Eucharist

The video "Introduction to the Liturgy of the Eucharist," by dioceseofstpete, available on YouTube (1:50), offers an overview of material presented in the Handbook. It is especially helpful for day 1, but would be effective on any day.

Video

Precepts of the Church

The video "Precepts of the Church," by Saint Mary’s Press, available on YouTube (0:51), is an option for day 4.

Document

My Key Relationships

This handout provides a chart for students to list key relationships that are from their church, community, family, and friends.

Document

The Nicene Creed and Commentary

This handout breaks down the Nicene Creed line-by-line and gives each a brief explanation and commentary.

Document

The Ideal Church: Romans, Chapter 12

This handout lists 26 objectives of the ideal church as presented in Romans, Chapter 12

Video

Catholicism is Universal

A personal story about discovering how Catholicism is truly universal.

Document

Chapter 23 Activity: How Much Do You Know about the Church?

The descriptions below relate to the Church, present and past. Write the word or name from the box that matches each description. Some words will be used more than once.

Video

The Wise Old Man on the Porch

A personal story about seeing the Church as a wise elder sitting on a porch.

Document

Chapter 14 Activities

Activities for Chapter 14 The Organization of the Catholic Church, including a core activity, core activity extension, and additional activities.

Document

The Holy Trinity

Descriptions of each person of the trinity.

Document

Lesson 14 Summary

The lesson learning objectives and content summary for Lesson 14, The Organization of The Catholic Church

Document

Lesson 13 Summary

The lesson learning objectives and content summary for Lesson 13, The Mission of the Catholic Church.

Document

Lesson 3 Summary

The lesson learning objectives and content summary for Lesson 3, The Bible’s Big Picture.

Document

Lesson 2 Summary

The lesson learning objectives and content summary for Lesson 2, Knowing God: Reason and Revelation.

Document

Beliefs Practices and Attitudes

The beliefs, practices, and attitudes of the Catholic faith.

Document

Lesson 1 Summary

The lesson learning objectives and content summary for Lesson 1.

Document

What Do Sisters Do?

An article that discusses the roles and responsibilities of religious sisters.

Document

“To Brother”: A Personal Story

An article written by Br. Armand Alcazar FSC, who discusses his view of his vocation as a verb, “to brother”, or “brothering” in teaching and community life.

Video

Who is Pope Francis?

A brief video on Pope Francis.

Video

Video: The Famous Verse

A short explanation of John 3:16, discussing justification by faith versus salvation as a gift.

Video

The Green Verse

A video on the order of the universe.

Related Products