Author: Nicholle Check

After the darkness of Good Friday, the lighting of the new fire at the Easter Vigil is a powerful symbol of Jesus’ Resurrection—our hope in Christ, the Light of the […]

How do we even begin to explain Lent to young children? Making Jesus Smile During Lent gives Seeds children a series of everyday situations and invites them to determine whether […]

Good News children likely know many of the prayers of the Church, including the Lord’s Prayer, the Hail Mary, and the creeds. Ask them if they know that the Sign […]

Most catechists begin each class with a gathering prayer and welcome. During Lent, you may want to add a brief check-in period to see how the children are doing—with school, […]

Take a minute to look at Lent through the eyes of a child. First, Lent feels long. Forty days whip by quickly for adults, but it is a long stretch […]

Lessons for the 2018–19 Pflaum Gospel Weeklies end this year on the Fourth Sunday of Easter. If your classes meet beyond May 12, you may choose to use any the […]

The Church celebrates Ash Wednesday on March 6 this year. Catholics receive ashes and recommit themselves to prayer, fasting, and sharing of resources. It’s a good time to review the […]