Now more than ever...
Your home is the domestic church and a reminder that parents are the primary teachers of the faith.
We share your desire for your children to grow fully into the person God calls each one to be. One of the greatest gifts we can give them is to pass on the gift of faith and help them know Jesus better and so live a life of faith.
2. ATTEND MASS TOGETHER
The church is where we come together as a community to praise and thank God. In the Gospels, Jesus portrayed children as ideal participants, both receiving his blessing (Matthew 19:13-15, Mark 10:13-16, Luke 18:15-17) and singing at his entry into Jerusalem. (Matthew 21:15-16)
3. LEARN TOGETHER
Break Open the Sunday Readings
Discover the meaning behind the Sunday readings. This is a wonderful way to prepare to hear the Word of God.
CREW TIME (April): Easter is new life… game show style!
CREW LESSON (MARCH): “GOD LIVES INSIDE ME” TESTIMONIES
CREW LESSON (FEBRUARY): I WILL PRAY
THOUGHTS ON SUNDAY CHILDREN’S LITURGY
Gospel Weeklies Tutorial for Parents
Crew Lesson: “Saint and Souls”
The Great Commission (3-part series) featuring The CREW!
Jesus is Alive! I Believe
Go! Go! Go! Tell the Good News!
The Great Commission
Check out these amazing Bible stories and stories of faith in action. Some even include fun activities! Visit the SJTB Children's Library in the McMullen Center to borrow these books.
"When God Made You" by Matthew Paul Turner and David Catrow
Read by Nkechi Echeruo
"Everyone Belongs" - United States Catholic Conference of Bishops
This story is about how Jesus gave us a great example of how to love one another. He asks us to love every person the way he does and showing love to each other is another way of showing how we follow Jesus.
Read by Amy Bonte
"The Donkey That No One Could Ride" by Anthony DeStefano
A beloved Bible story of Christ’s triumphant entry by introducing the young donkey who has yet to realize his important mission.
Read by Amy Bonte
"The Sheep That No One Could Find" by Anthony DeStefano
The author weaves the heart of the parable of the lost sheep into an exciting adventure story.
Storyteller: Mary-Kaye Soderlind
"The Blessings Jar: A Story about Being Thankful" and activity
Author: Colleen Coble
Activity led by Therese McHenry, SJTB Librarian
"Green Street Park" and activity
A story of how we can put our Faith in Action! Written by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
Storyteller: Amy Bonte
Activity led by Therese McHenry, SJTB Librarian
"Maddi's Fridge" and activity
Best friends Sofia and Maddi live in the same neighborhood, go to the same school, and play in the same park, but while Sofia’s fridge at home is full of nutritious food, the fridge at Maddi’s house is empty.
Author: Lois Brandt
Storyteller: Therese McHenry, SJTB Librarian