Lent for the Little Ones
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 […]read more
Lent: A Time for Prayer
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 […]read more
How’s Your Lent Going?
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, […]read more
Let’s Learn About Lent
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 […]read more
Watch Now: Gospel Weeklies Unit 4 Webinar
© How can I make time to read the story aloud when I have only a 45-minute class? How do I pace activities for […]read more
Planning Ahead: Late Close Lessons
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 […]read more
Ash Wednesday Resources
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 […]read more
Lessons for RCIA Scrutinies
Lent is an ideal time for reflecting on the meaning of our Baptism and how well we are following Christ with our lives. In many of our parishes, we have […]read more
Lenten Q and A
It’s important that children do not simply go through the motions and rituals of Lent without understanding the meaning behind them. Even if they may not ask questions outright, children […]read more
Seasons of the Church Year
There’s always something going on in the Church, whether it’s a feast day or other celebration or we’re in the midst of a special liturgical season. Knowing where we are […]read more
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David Dziena
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David Dziena is the Publisher of Pflaum Publishing Group. He has also served as Executive Editor and […]
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Joan McKamey, project editor, joined the Gospel Weeklies editorial team in September 2016. […]
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