Santa Clara University
Sunday Index for children ages 5-13
Using each lesson plan, directors of religious education, school teachers, and parents can:
- Use the recommended key discussion points when reading weekly messages with your children.
- Read aloud a classic picture storybook linked to the moral virtue in the weekly readings.
- Manage creative activities including arts and crafts, games, and gardening projects.
- End with a reflection activity using a case study and a prayer.
THE WORD THIS WEEK
Wisdom
Get Wisdom!
This book was designed for parents, teachers, and religious educators. Throughout the text, there are 23 lessons and activities to assist in educating the young hearts and minds about the importance of wisdom. Each of the lessons is presented in a simple format with illustrations that will capture the imagination and attention of the students. The book is absolutely Christ-centered and will be a resource that can be gone to time and again for planning purposes. Although it is written for children, it can be adapted for all ages.
SOURCE: Teaching Catholic Kids
by Larry Broding
NOTE: Photos are for illustration only and do not constitute part of the original content.
SUMMARY: Ms. Jenkins is portrayed as a beloved teacher who cares deeply about her students and is always available to lend a listening ear and offer good advice. Her popularity stems from treating each student as special.
SUMMARY: Jamie is excited to be her cousin Nancy’s flower girl but gets frustrated with the preparations. Despite the chaos, Jamie’s mother fixes her up and the wedding goes perfectly. The chapter ends with a comparison of preparing for a wedding to preparing for God’s kingdom.
Closing Question: What would happen if Jesus came to visit today? What would you do to prepare?
SOURCE: Word-Sunday.com – All materials found in word-sunday.com are the property of Larry Broding (Copyright 1999-2022). Viewers may copy any material found in these pages for their personal use or for use in any non-profit ministry. Materials may not be sold or used for personal financial gain.
The writing and character development in this novel is superb. We see this young girl, Mattie Cook, acting with heroism and charity throughout the story. Other brave organizations, such as the Free African Society, put their lives at risk to save others.
This is a gripping tale that will hold the interests of middle school students. Readers of all ages will find it compelling as well. I hope you get a chance to read this novel. It is a dramatic retelling of a panic-stricken time in the city of Philadelphia.
SOURCE: Southern Nebraska Register, Catholic Diocese of Lincoln (The image and link to the video embedded above are not part of Terrence Nollen’s review.)
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