Helpful Links & Resources for Catechists

Resources from Publishers
- A Blog from OSV "Family Faith on the Go!"
- Sadlier Religion Español
- Sadlier Religion English
- Catechist.com from Bayard, Inc. "Serves the catechetical needs of Catholic parishes and families."
Helpful Catholic Blogs
- Blog by Kate Bogner
  a Catholic Teacher "Educational Resources for Catholic Homes & Classrooms"
- Shower of Roses, a blog by Jessica "Helping supplement both home and school with Catholic resources."
- Blog for Catechists & Parents "Tools for the Classroom or at Home: activities, crafts, games, puzzles, worksheets, lesson plans, classroom tips, etc. for all ages."
- Blog by Lacy Lynch
  a Catholic mom "The Icing on your Catholic Cake"
Informative Links for Parents & Catechists
- Theology of the Body English & Spanish
- Listen, Teach, Send | Escucha, Enseña, Envía New USCCB Framework for Youth & Young Adults
- "The Mystery of the Eucharist in the Life of the Church 2022
- Directory of Catechesis, 2020 Info video & links to where to buy
Resources on The Most Holy Eucharist
- "The Sacrament of Eucharist" Lesson Plan from Sophia Institute for Teachers (English)
- "Dwindling Belief in the Real Presence" Lesson Plan from Sophia Institute for Teachers (English)
- Eucharist Teaching Resources For Families, Schools, Parishes from the Cardinal Newman Society
- Mass & Adoration Guides From the Diocese of Arlington (Eng & Spa)
- "My Saintly Squad"
  
  Ms. Patty Matlock (Pastoral Center, St. Thomas parishioner) created these pages for the Fall 2024 Middle School Retreat. They are a great resource to help young youth learn more about saints youth may share the same birthday, place, or interest, or who possess a virtue youth may seek to increase in self.
  My Saintly Squad
- Chaplet of Divine Mercy - Bilingual
  
  Created for the Fall 2024 High School Retreat, this bilingual document can be used in classrooms, by prayer groups, or by families seeking to learn the prayer in both languages.
  Bilingual Chaplet of Divine Mercy
- Our Lady of Guadalupe's Image
  
  The Knights of Columbus have sponsored the creation of a poster that share the "Secrets of Her Image" contained within Our Lady of Guadalupe's image on Juan Diego's tilma.
  PDF of Poster 10575 "Secrets of Her Image"
Information and Findings of Recent Research
- Building Belonging at School
  
  This blog article, from recent research among students of Catholic schools by Springtide Research Institute, may offer insight into building belonging with in parish youth ministry.
  
  Building Belonging at School:
  Religion-Focused Environments
- Developmental Assets®
  
  Through extensive research, the "Search Institute has identified 40 supports and strengths that young people need to succeed."
  
  The Developmental Assets® Framework
- What Does Gen Z Believe?
  
  An overview of recent research by Springtide Research Institute looking into what our young people of Gen Z believe.
  
  What Does Gen Z Believe?