Planning Ahead For Next Year

Now is the time to think about what you will do next year. Preparation is necessary prior to CCD starting and during the summer it is the right time for the catechist to begin. With thorough planning before hand, the catechist will have an easier time and the students will learn to their fullest potential.

What Every Catechist Needs To Know- Here are a few things that I think every catechist should know about or do

What Should Catechists Do To Teach The Faith Effectively?- Suggestions and tips to be the best catechist

What is the key to success when teaching CCD? Tips for success

What makes a good catechist?- Tips on how to be a good catechist

What do students like to do in CCD?- Here are some tips and suggestions for activities to do in the classroom that are age appropriate

Bell Work- Rules of Bell Work and What To Do For Bell Work

How To Get Your Students To Do Their Homework & Turn It In On Time- Tips and suggestions

What To Do When The Curriculum Isn’t Working- You have a curriculum and it doesn’t work with your students, what do you do?

What seemed to be the most difficult problem in your CCD class this year?- Tips & suggestions

Co-Teaching- How to be a good co-teacher



What To Do Before CCD Starts:

Planning Ahead For CCD- What should be done before CCD starts

Catechist Training- How to prepare the catechist so they will be an effective teacher and the students will want to come to CCD

Preparing Your Classroom- What to do to enhance your student’s learning

My Top Ten Must Have Items For CCD- To have a safe and educational classroom here is a list of what you need for CCD

Craft Storage Ideas- If your craft supplies are getting out of hand, here are some ideas for storing them



How To Access Student Progress:

Assessing Student Progress- Since students learn in different ways, they must be tested in different ways to find out if they have learned the information taught in class

Reading Comprehension & Assessment Activities- You gave your students a reading activity from the class textbook, but how do you know they understood the material? How do you assess your students to see if they learned the information taught in class? Most teachers give various worksheets or written tests asking questions about what they read or learned, but that can become repetitious and boring for students. So what can a catechist do to make sure their students understand the material?

How To Review Material- You just completed a chapter with your class and you need to review it to make sure your students understand it and/or get them ready for a test. What should you do? How can you make it interesting and fun and the students will learn?



Discipline:

Having a well behaved classroom is critical for proper learning. For the students to learn to their fullest potential they need an environment that is quiet, without distractions, and organized.

Discipline in the Classroom- How catechists can not lose control of their classroom

How To Keep Disruptive Behavior Down To A Minimum- Tips & suggestions

Classroom Behavior Expectations- When establishing classroom rules you should identify behavioral expectations for your classroom to promote a positive environment

Good Behavior Classroom Strategies & Games- Catechists must also use good behavior classroom strategies and games which is an approach to help manage classrooms behaviors with rewards to children for displaying appropriate on-task behaviors during instructional times

Behavior Contracts & Behavior Charts- When behaviors become a problem in a classroom an effective strategy is to implement a behavior contract



Parent Involvement:

Introductory Letter To Parents- What should be in the letter and an example of one

Classroom Newsletters- are an excellent way to keep in touch with parents and help them be a part of their child's education. Parent’s love to know what is going on in their child’s classroom and frequent and regular class newsletters enable parents to sense the feeling and momentum of the class and gain insight into what their child is learning.

Parent-Teacher Communication Forms/Letters/Templates- Communication with parents is key to having a good CCD classroom. Here are some forms/letters/templates you can use in your classroom.

Parent Involvement in CCD- How to get parents involved in the CCD program

Parent Volunteers in Your Classrooms- How to have a good volunteer program in your classroom

How To Improve Church & CCD Attendance- Here are suggestions that might be helpful



Special Needs:

What Do You Need To Do When You Have a Special Needs Student in Your Sunday School Classroom?- What preparation should you do to help this child learn to his/her fullest potential?

Staff Training for Special Needs Students- Have staff training for the special needs child BEFORE CCD starts

Special Needs Students: Information to Gather From Parents- When a special needs child is assigned to your classroom, be sure to gather information from the parents about their child before they come to class to help with the transition of their child into the classroom

Decorating & Organizing Your Classroom: Considerations For Children With Sensory Processing Disorders- Sensory Considerations When Teaching And Setting Up The Classroom

Inclusion of Special Needs Students in Your Classroom- What you as a catechist must do to enable your special needs student to participate in the classroom. You must also find out how you can best meet the student’s needs so they can learn to their fullest potential.

Social Stories for Church- to help a child with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) understand cues and actions for specific social situations

Visual Schedules- Having a chart or visual schedule displayed of what they are going to do and activities in advance can provide security and keep inappropriate behavior down to a minimum. This technique can also be used to prepare for any change in the normal routine.

Special Needs Ministry- ideas and resources

Holy Trinity

References and Lessons:

britannica.com- Trinity

newadvent.org- The Blessed Trinity

3 in 1: A Picture of God by Joanne Marxhausen (book)

christiancrafters.com- The Trinity Snowman Flannel Board Story (For ages PreK-1st)

christiancrafters.com- Trinity Muffins that the children make that three balls of dough become one.

steadfastfamily.com- “Who is God?” Preschool Bible Lessons on the Attributes of God – TRINITY

The Unity and Trinity of God- (The Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism, No. 2, Lesson 3, page 22 - 25).

christiananswers.net- How can one God be three persons?

sundayschoolnetwork.com- God In Three Persons

catholicicing.com- Teach Catholic Kids About The Trinity

sundayschoollessons.com- Holy Trinity Lesson

sundayschoollessons.com- The Holy Trinity and what it is

ncregister.com- 12 Things to Know and Share About the Holy Trinity

christiancrafters.com-The Triune God--Or, Three In One? Children Sermon and object talk.

christiancrafters.com- God In Three Persons: Children Sermon and object talk.

loyolapress.com- 3 Persons of Trinity Activity

catholicicing.com- How Are Apples Like The Trinity: An Object Lesson For Kids

sermons4kids.com- An Apple for Trinity object lesson

sermons4kids.com- Counting to Three object lesson

sermons4kids.com- The Trinity object lesson

sermons4kids.com- Three In One object lesson

sermons4kids.com- Symbols of Faith object lesson

sermons4kids.com- The Whole Picture object lesson

sermons4kids.com- The Mystery of the Trinity object lesson with group activities, coloring, puzzles, and worship bulletin

lifeteen.com- Who the heck is the Holy Spirit?

catholic-link.org- The Mystery of the Trinity: Why True Love Always Requires Three

sundayschool.works- The Trinity: Three in One Sunday School Lesson for Kids

catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com- Explaining the Holy Trinity

ahearttoknow.com- How To Explain The Trinity To Children | Free Printable

craftycatholicmoms.com- Holy Trinity Sunday, Cycle A Family Crafts, Activities and Resources

4catholiceducators.com- Gospel of John 3: 16-18 (Trinity Sunday) Year A Resources for Children's Liturgy

4catholiceducators.com- Matthew 28: 16-20 Year B Resources for Children's Liturgy

4catholiceducators.com- John 16:12-15 Trinity Sunday Year C Resources for Children's Liturgy

loyolapress.com- The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, Cycle A Background on the Gospel and activities for groups and families

loyolapress.com- The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, Cycle B Background on the Gospel and activities for groups and families

loyolapress.com- The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, Cycle C Background on the Gospel and activities for groups and families

young-catholics.com- I Am With You – A Lesson Plan on the Holy Spirit

kidssundayschool.com- Three Persons of God
After completing this three lesson series, the children will have a better understanding of the three persons of God also known as the Trinity.

creativebiblestudy.com- Bible Object Lessons: Teaching The Trinity To Children On Up!

catholiconline.school- The Holy Trinity - Grade 2 - Religious Education – Catechism

msossa.org- Holy Trinity Lesson Plan

thereligionteacher.com- Holy Trinity Lesson Plan

ecatholic.com- Matthew 28:16-20 The Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit Lesson Plan

smp.org- Introducing the Trinity: God Is Three-in-One – PowerPoint



Coloring:

supercoloring.com- Shamrock Holy Trinity Coloring Page

christianpreschoolprintables.com- 3 in 1 Shamrock Coloring Page (scroll down to this)

sermons4kids.com- Trinity Clover Coloring Page

reallifeathome.com- Holy Trinity Shamrock Coloring Page Printable

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Trinity Bible Poem Coloring Page (scroll down to this)

supercoloring.com- Shield of the Trinity Coloring Page

supercoloring.com- Holy Trinity Coloring Page

sermons4kids.com- Trinity Coloring Page



Crafts:

catholicicicing.com- Catholic Trinity Craft

sermons4kids.com- Mystery of the Trinity group activities (crafts)

orientaltrading.com- Trinity Lucky Shamrock Ornament Craft Kit

catholicinspired.com- Trinity Snowman – Printable Activity (free)

carolbrookebooks.files.wordpress.com- Holy Trinity Shamrock Craft

cpg.church- Trinity Pyramid

teacherspayteachers.com- Candy Corn Trinity Craft (free)

catechismangel.com- Holy Trinity Craft: Homemade Kaleidoscope



Games:

The Catholic Toolbox- How To Review Material (play one of these games to review today’s lesson)

brf.org.uk- Trinity Sunday Activities (scroll down to several games posted)

sermons4kids.com- Mystery of the Trinity group activities (games)


The following games are free, however they are only to be used for classroom and personal use. They may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on all activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.



Holy Trinity Ring Toss- a fun game for little ones




The Holy Trinity File Folder Games (2 Game Boards to choose from)





Directions: The objective of the game is to collect the most tokens by answering questions correctly about the Holy Trinity. Place 2 small baskets or boxes on the table to put question cards in. Put the question cards in one basket (the other basket will be for discards). Set an egg timer for a specified time. Place your marker anywhere on the board. Roll the die and move that many spaces clockwise. If a player lands on a space that says “?”, the player to their right draws a card and reads the question out loud. (If they cannot read, the teacher or someone else can read it for them). On each card is a question about the Holy Trinity. If the player answers correctly, they receive a token (you can use shamrocks, poker chips, milk caps, etc.). If they are not correct, they do not receive a token. If the player lands on “Return 1 Token”, they must return one token. If a player lands on “Take 1 Token” they may take a token from any player they choose. Players must collect as many tokens as they can as they move around the board. Note that the board is set up so you can move around it many times. The game is over when the egg timer goes off. Whoever has the most tokens, wins. Players can also play in teams so they can help each other answer the questions.


The Holy Trinity Game #1- Directions, Game Board, Question Cards, Tokens









Directions: The objective of the game is to collect the most tokens by answering questions correctly about the Holy Trinity. Place 2 small baskets or boxes on the table to put question cards in. Put the question cards in one basket (the other basket will be for discards). Set an egg timer for a specified time. Place your marker anywhere on the board. The player spins the spinner and follows the directions by moving their marker that many spaces clockwise. If a player lands on a space that says “?”, the player to their right draws a card and reads the question out loud. (If they cannot read, the teacher or someone else can read it for them). On each card is a question about the Holy Trinity. If the player answers correctly, they receive a token (you can use poker chips, milk caps, etc.) and move ahead 2. If they are not correct, they do not receive a token and stay where they are. If the player spins “Return 1 Token”, they must return one token. If a player spins “Take 1 Token” they may take a token from any player they choose. Players must collect as many tokens as they can as they move around the board. Note that the board is set up so you can move around it many times. The game is over when the egg timer goes off. Whoever has the most tokens, wins. Players can also play in teams so they can help each other answer the questions.


The Holy Trinity Game #2- Directions, Game Board, Game Cards, Spinner



Puzzles & Worksheets:

sermons4kids.com- The Mystery of the Trinity (Word Search)

wordmint.com- Blessed Trinity (Word Search)

wordmint.com- Holy Trinity 1 (Word Search)

monsterwordsearch.com- The Holy Trinity (Word Search)

wordmint.com- Trinity Sunday (Word Search)

sermons4kids.com- The Mystery of the Trinity (Decoder)

sermons4kids.com- The Mystery of the Trinity (Missing Letters)

sermons4kids.com- Trinity Sunday (Crossword)

sermons4kids.com- The Mystery of the Trinity (Crossword)

wordmint.com- The Holy Trinity (Crossword) #1


The following 3 puzzles are free, however they are only to be used for classroom and personal use. They may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on all activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.

The Catholic Toolbox- Word Search

The Catholic Toolbox- Word Scramble

The Catholic Toolbox- Crossword


web.archive.org- God So Loved the World, John 3:16-18, Trinity Year A (Word Search)

web.archive.org- God So Loved the World, John 3:16-18, Trinity Sunday Year A (Crossword)

web.archive.org- All Power, Matthew 28:16-20, Ascension Year B (Word Search)

4catholiceducators.com- Matthew 28:16-20 (Word Search)

web.archive.org- All Power, Matthew 28:16-20, Ascension Year B (Crossword)

web.archive.org- The Holy Trinity, John 16: 12-15 Year C (Word Search)

web.archive.org- The Holy Trinity, John 16:12-15 Year C (Crossword)

reformedmama.com- Trinity Worksheet (scroll down to this)

thecatholickid.com- Catholic Spelling & Vocabulary Words Trinity Worksheets (click on worksheet to print)

ministry-to-children.com- Worksheet: Learn about the Holy Spirit

littlemisscatechist.blogspot.com- Holy Trinity Worksheet

sdc.me.uk- Holy Trinity Year A

sdc.me.uk- Holy Trinity Year B

sdc.me.uk- Holy Trinity Year C

thekidsbulletin.com- Holy Trinity

smp.org- The Holy Trinity
Student handout: Activity for an unnamed section of Cath Connections Handbook (pg 35-39 ish) word puzzle

smp.org- The Holy Spirit
Find the answers to the following clues. Use the letters in the box below to spell out each answer in the spaces below the clue. Cross out each letter as you use it. Unscramble the letters that are left to spell out a fact about the Holy Spirit.

cpg.church- Trinity Worksheet

weconnect.com- The Blessed Trinity Worksheet (Fill in the Blank with Word Bank)

thereligionteacher.com- Holy Trinity Worksheets (scroll down to these)

smp.org- Mapping the Trinity



Snacks:

christiancrafters.com- Trinity Muffins that the children make that three balls of dough become one

sundayschoolnetwork.com- Trinity Bread Sticks

anitalianinmykitchen.com- Traditional Italian Easter Bread


foodandwine.com- The Religious History of Pretzels
The pretzel's legendary origins date back over 1,400 years. While The New York Times reported in 1988 that a fifth-century illuminated manuscript in the Vatican featured what may be the first likeness of a pretzel, most sources date the snack's invention a century later. It was around 610 CE when legend has it that a monk with a twisted sense of humor lived in a secluded monastery in Northern Italy or Southern France. As a reward to his students for learning their prayers, this monk handed out baked pieces of leftover bread twisted together to resemble crossed arms, which was a traditional prayer pose. He called them pretiola, which is Latin for "little rewards." What's more, the three-holed "pretiola," claimed the monk, represented the religious trinity of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

pillsbury.com- How to Make Pretzels (using Pillsbury Refrigerated Classic Pizza Crust)

pillsbury.com- Pretzels with Sweet Spicy Mustard (made with Pillsbury Original Crescent Dough Sheet)

sallysbakingaddiction.com- Easy Homemade Soft Pretzels

Activities for Pentecost

Activities:

huffingtonpost.com- How You Can Prep For Pentecost

buildfaith.org- Pentecost: Why and How to Celebrate

thebillabong.info- Ideas for Pentecost

familylife.com- 4 Ideas for Celebrating Pentecost

catholicicing.com- Ideas For Celebrating Pentecost With Kids: Crafts, Activities, And More

breadnotstones.com- Praying In Color

sadlier.com- Prayers & Activities for the Feast of Pentecost

sadlier.com- Pentecost Activities for Catholic Children & Students

umcdiscipleship.org- Explaining Pentecost and the Vocation of Our Faith Lesson

loyolapress.com- Pentecost Sunday, Cycle A

loyolapress.com- Pentecost Sunday, Cycle B

loyolapress.com- Pentecost Sunday, Cycle C

catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com- Eight Ways to Teach Ascension and Pentecost

sermons4kids.com- A New Wind Blowing object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, quizzes, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- Pentecostal Power object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, quizzes, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- Filled With The Holy Spirit object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- The Power Source object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- A Birthday Celebration object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- A Birthday Celebration object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- Filled With The Holy Spirit object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- We’ve Got The Spirit object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- Holy Spirit object lesson

sermons4kids.com- Power and Light object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- The Power Source object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- A Race You Can’t Win Alone object lesson

sermons4kids.com- He Can Hear You Now object lesson

sundayschoolnetwork.com- Pentecost Sunday Bible Lesson for Kids

lessonplans.episcopalchurch.org- The Gifts of the Holy Spirit Lesson Plan Year A

lessonplans.episcopalchurch.org- Come Holy Spirit Lesson Plan Year B

lessonplans.episcopalchurch.org- Pentecost Lesson Plan Year C

dltk-bible.com- Pentecost lesson with memory verse, teacher's guide, puzzles, take home sheet, coloring pages, crafts and activities, etc.

truewaykids.com- Pentecost (free printable lessons for under 5s, over 5s, preteens and teens)

ministry-to-children.com- Pentecost for Kids: Videos, Lessons, and Ideas

ministry-to-children.com- Lesson: The Holy Spirit at Pentecost (Acts 2:1-47)

ministry-to-children.com- Children’s Bible Lesson: The Pentecost Party (Acts 2:1-21)

ministry-to-children.com- Lesson: The Birth of the Church on Pentecost

ministry-to-children.com- Pentecost Sunday School Lesson: God Gives the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-21)

thereligionteacher.com- Pentecost Activities (crafts, games, puzzles, worksheets, etc.)

catechismangel.com- Pentecost Lesson for 5th Graders to Teach

thereligionteacher.com- The Holy Spirit Lesson Plan

thereligionteacher.com- The 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit Lesson & Worksheet

jesus-without-language.net- Pentecost Lesson
Everything you need for a lesson tailored to your kids. Beautifully presented, clear and easy to follow or adapt.

The Catholic Toolbox- Pre K – K Lesson with: Objectives, Word Wall, Bible Story with questions, Songs and/or Finger Plays, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Coloring/Puzzles, etc.

The Catholic Toolbox- Pentecost Lesson (1st Grade on Up) with: Objectives, Review, Vocabulary Words, Bible Story with questions, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Puzzles/Mazes/Worksheets, etc.



Coloring:

sermons4kids.com- Pentecost #1

sermons4kids.com- Pentecost #2

craftingthewordofgod.com- The Day of Pentecost Coloring Page

looktohimandberadiant.com- Come, Holy Spirit Pentecost Coloring Page

supercoloring.com- Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost coloring page

supercoloring.com- Day of Pentecost Coloring Page

thecatholickid.com- Pentecost Sunday Coloring Page

whatsinthebible.com- Pentecost Coloring Page

saintanneshelper.com- Pentecost Coloring Sheet

saintanneshelper.com- Pentecost Coloring Page

stushieart.com- Pentecost

drawn2bcreative.com- Pentecost Coloring Page

catholicplayground.com- Pentecost Coloring Page

byzimom.com- Decent of the Holy Spirit

stushieart.com- Pentecost Coloring Page: Transformation

drawn2bcreative.com- Gifts of the Holy Spirit Minibook (be sure it is your faith teachings)

lambsongs.co.nz- The Holy Spirit Comes Bible story mini books and one page printable Bible stories to color



Crafts:

sermons4kids.com- A New Wind Blowing group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- Pentecost Power group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- Wind in Your Socks group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- Filled with the Holy Spirit group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- The Power Source group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- A Birthday Celebration group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- Filled With The Holy Spirit group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- Power and Light group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- The Power Source group activities (crafts)

catholicplayground.com- Holy Spirit Scripture Wheel

equippingcatholicfamilies.com- Holy Spirit Spin Wheel for Pentecost

Pentecost- Bible Story Wheel (Bible Wheels to Make and Enjoy by Carmen Sorvillo, page 63 & 64.

daniellesplace.com- Pentecost Bible Crafts and Activities

jesus-without-language.net- Pentecost (Acts 2) | Craft 1

jesus-without-language.net- Pentecost (Acts 2) | Craft 2

christiancrafters.com- Pentecost Spinners

thebillabong.info- Kites for Pentecost

catholicicing.com- Holy Spirit Craft – Handprint Dove

Taking Flight- A bird that can be a dove that you make out of white paper and using the child's handprints. (From the Hands of a Child by Anthony Flores, page 41).

dltk-bible.com- Dove Crafts

enchantedlearnilng.com- Peace Dove Craft

catholicicing.com- Holy Spirit Craft (make a dove from a paper plate)

innerchildfun.com- Dove Garland

catholicicing.com- Printable Gifts Of The Holy Spirit Craft

catholicicing.com- Catholic Fruits Of The Holy Spirit Printable For Kids {7 Craft Ideas!}

artisthelpingchildren.org- Tons of dove crafts posted here

Peaceful Dove Ornament- A cute dove made out of a peanut. (Christian Crafts for Christmastime by Kathy Ross, page 44 & 45).

Big Book of Ideas for Children’s Faith Formation by McNamara, McKeever, and Robinson- The Holy Spirit moves us to do God’s will (Holy Spirit mobile) Here is a mobile that will encourage children to look further around for God’s presence n their life (page 224).

lifewithmoorebabies.com- Chihuly Glass Art for Kids Made from Plastic Bottles

sermons4kids.com- Making A Windsock

showerofrosesblog.com- A Windsock for Pentecost

catholicinspired.com- Pentecost Pin-less Pinwheel ~ Symbol of Fire and Wind

sunhatsandwellieboots.com- Paper Pentecost Candle - Celebrating with different languages

dltk-bible.com- Stained Glass Craft

christiangiftstogo.blogspot.com- Pentecost Stained Glass Suncatcher Craft



Introduce craft- What flickered around the disciple’s heads, but didn’t burn them? Fiery flames.

flamecreativekids.blogspot.com- Pentecost Play Dough Mat
Laminate printable mat and let the children use play dough to make tongues of fire coming from the heads of the disciples.

sarajcreations.com- Pentecost Stained Glass Craft

flickr.com- Kirigami Fire Spinner with directions

everythingisgodsgift.blogspot.com- Tongues of Fire Wearable Craft Activity

Tongues of Fire Headbands Craft- Use card stock paper or cardboard to cut out flame shapes. Have the children paint them with water colors or glue red and orange pieces of tissue paper on it to make it look like flames. Use a strip of paper for the headband, fitting it to each child’s head and using a stapler to secure the headband. Attach the flames to the headband using the stapler as well.


Pentecost- Bible Story Wheel (Bible Wheels to Make and Enjoy by Carmen Sorvillo, page 63 & 64.)

craftingthewordofgod.com- Day of Pentecost Suncatcher

worbla.com- Making a TranspArt Handheld Flame

siquieres-angeles.blogspot.com- Idea for the Feast of Pentecost
After telling the story of Pentecost make this fun craft remembering the value and strength that the Holy Spirit gives you. There are no directions for this craft, but you can easily figure it out.

flickr.com- Kid’s Camping Lantern
Materials:
Empty clear, plastic or glass jar
Colored tissue paper (red, orange, yellow)
Modge Podge
Scissors
One electric votive light

Directions: Cut pieces of colored tissue paper in the shape of flames. Paint the outside of the entire jar with Modge Podge. Layer paper flames on the outside of the jar. Cover the outside of the jar with a thin layer of Modge Podge. Allow jar to dry completely. Turn on the votive light and place inside the lantern and put the lid on the jar. When you want to turn off the light, just open the jar and take the votive out to switch it off.



Games:

The Catholic Toolbox- How To Review Material
Play one of these games to review today’s lesson

sermons4kids.com- New Wind Blowing group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- Pentecostal Power group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- Wind In Your Socks group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- Filled With The Holy Spirit group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- The Power Source group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- A Birthday Celebration group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- Filled With The Holy Spirit group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- Power and Light group activities (games)

jesus-without-language.net- Pentecost (Acts 2) | Games

avemariapress.com- Holy Spirit Memory Game

thereligionteacher.com- Paper Toss Game (scroll down to this)

daniellesplace.com- Wind and Fire Relay (scroll down to this)
Before class cut crepe paper into 2 feet lengths. Divide your students into teams and give them each a straw and a piece of crepe paper. Have them use the straw to blow the crepe paper across the room and back. If you don’t want them to get on the floor, have them blow the crepe across a table.

The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children’s Ministry by Group Publishing- Listen Up
This game will help kids remember to listen for the Holy Spirit (page 105).


Introduce game: What flickered around the disciple’s heads, but didn’t burn them? Fiery flames


Who Has The Fire?

Need: Orange construction paper balled up to be the fire.

Directions: The children sit in a circle close together. The child who is “It” stands away from the circle and hides their eyes while the fire is passed around. When “It” says "STOP!", the child holding the fire hides it (under their leg, up their sleeve, etc.). The child who is “It” guesses who has the fire. The child who had the fire is now “It”.






The games below are free, however they can only to be used for classroom and personal use. They may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on these activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.




The Holy Spirit File Folder Game- Work your way around the board and answer questions about the Holy Spirit. For 2nd grade on up. There are a lot of choices and possibilities for this game.








Fruits of the Holy Spirit (Catholic)- Spin the spinner and follow the directions. If you spin “Leader’s Space” you may change places with the leader and put his marker where you were. Make your way around the board answering questions about the fruits of the Holy Spirit. The first player to FINISH wins.


The Catholic Toolbox- Fruit of the Holy Spirit Bean Bag Toss (Catholic)



Snacks:

Introduce snack: Pentecost Sunday is 50 days after Easter. Jewish Pentecost was a thanksgiving feast for the first fruits of the wheat harvest and was associated with remembrance of God's gift of the Law to Moses on Mount Sinai. What is bread made out of? Let’s make some bread to celebrate Pentecost.

pillsbury.com- Carmel Sticky Buns

joyfoodsunshine.com- Best Cinnamon Rolls Recipe (Better than Cinnabon)



Puzzles, Mazes, Worksheets:

connectthedots101.com- Several dove dot-to-dot puzzles

sermons4kids.com- The Father Sends a Helper (Dot-to-Dot)

More 365 Activities for Kids
November 29- Which group of disciples is the odd one out?

craftingthewordofgod.com- Holy Spirit Puzzle

craftingthewordofgod.com- The Day of Pentecost Puzzle

sermons4kids.com- The Work of the Holy Spirit (Maze)

sermons4kids.com-Filled With The Holy Spirit (Word Search)

sermons4kids.com- The Day of Pentecost (Word Search)

sermons4kids.com-The Power Source (Word Search)

biblewise.com- Pentecost (Word Search #1)

biblewise.com- Pentecost (Word Search #2)

longwaitforisabella.com- Pentecost (Word Search)

web.archive.org- Cycle A John 20:19-23 (Word Search)

web.archive.org- Cycle B John 20:19-23 (Word Search)

web.archive.org- Cycle C John 20:19-23 (Word Search)

dltk-bible.com- Pentecost Puzzles (anagrams, crosswords, cryptogram, word searches)

sermons4kids.com- Pentecost (Jumble)

sermons4kids.com- Filled With The Holy Spirit (Jumble)

sermons4kids.com- The Day of Pentecost (Decoder)

sermons4kids.com- The Day of Pentecost (Crossword)

sermons4kids.com- Filled With The Holy Spirit (Crossword)

sermons4kids.com- The Power Source (Crossword)

web.archive.org- Cycle A John 20:19-23 (Crossword)

web.archive.org- Cycle B John 20:19-23 (Crossword)

web.archive.org- Cycle C John 20:19-23 (Crossword)

calvarycurriculum.com- The Day of Pentecost lesson #245 with memory verses, circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.

sdc.me.uk- Pentecost Sunday Worksheet Year A

sdc.me.uk- Pentecost Sunday Worksheet Year B

sdc.me.uk- Pentecost Sunday Worksheet Year C

catholicicing.com- Pentecost Notebooking Page and also a Pentecost Tracing Sheet (scroll down for these)

sermons4kids.com- Filled With The Holy Spirit (Multiple Choice)

sermons4kids.com- The Day of Pentecost (Multiple Choice)

reallifeathome.com- Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit Worksheet Printables Packet

truewaykids.com- Pentecost (free printable worksheets for under 5s, over 5s, preteens and teens)

sacraparentalcom- Pentecost Worksheet (scroll down to this and click on “their website” for pdf link)

sadlier.com- Pentecost Activities for Catholic Children & Students (worksheets posted)


The activity below is free, however it can only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on these activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.

Holy Spirit- handwriting & coloring sheet


thecatholickid.com- Learn to Count to Fifty – Pentecost Worksheet

sdc.me.uk- Pentecost Sunday Worksheet Year A

sdc.me.uk- Pentecost Sunday Worksheet Year B

sdc.me.uk- Pentecost Sunday Worksheet Year C

thekidsbulletin.com- Pentecost Sunday (type Pentecost Sunday in Search)

reallifeathome.com- Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit Worksheet Printables Packet

smp.org- Gifts of the Holy Spirit
This worksheet is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students can learn about the 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit and use their own words to describe what each gift is.

sadlier.com- Pentecost Activities for Catholic Children & Students (worksheets posted)

smp.org- Pentecost
This activity is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students can read the account of Pentecost in the Acts of the Apostles and answer questions about it.

smp.org- The Two Pentecosts
A chart used to draw parallels between the feasts of Shavuot and Christian Pentecost.

avemariapress.com- Holy Week Scripture Worksheet

Holy Week, Easter Triduum, and Easter

Activities, resources, coloring, crafts, games, lessons, puzzles, etc. for:

Holy Week

Easter Triduum

Easter

Ash Wednesday & Lent

Ash Wednesday & Lent

Ash Wednesday- activities, coloring, crafts, games, puzzles, quizzes, etc.

Lent- activities, coloring, crafts, games, puzzles, quizzes, etc.

Stations of the Cross- references, activities, coloring, crafts, games, puzzles, etc.

Advent Activities & More

Activities & Resources

usccb.org- Advent Resources

rca.org- Tons of resources listed that are available online to assist in the planning and development of programs for the Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany seasons.

loyolapress.com- Advent Activities for All

loyolapress.com- Advent Lesson Plans

catholicculuture.org- Catholic Advent Activities

thereligionteacher.com- Advent Activities

catholiceducation.org- What are the "O Antiphons"?

thereligionteacher.com- Why is the third Sunday of Advent pink? (Why is the third candle in the Advent wreath pink?)

ncea.org- Advent Resources

The Catholic Toolbox- Jesse Tree Ideas

Advent Adventure- Each class session during Advent you will reveal a different Advent activity, project, or storybook that relates to the week’s Advent theme. (Big Book of Ideas for Children’s Faith Formation by Beth Branigan McNamara, page 6).

Advent Prayer Cube- Introduce a new prayer each week during the four weeks of Advent with a prayer cube. (Big Book of Ideas for Children’s Faith Formation, by McNamara, McKeever, and Robinson, page 10).

The Catholic Toolbox- Advent Lapbooks

raisinglittlesaints.blogspot.com- Advent Activities (printables)
Just click on Advent Activities for Kids to download activities.

reallifeathome.com- Celebrate Advent with Family: Free Advent Activities Printable

stclaresatthecathedral.org- Advent In A Bag For Children

looktohimandberadiant.com- “Seeking Our Savior”
The concept is that the kids are looking for clues during Advent, leading them up to the real meaning of the season, which is to prepare our hearts for Jesus, not to celebrate Christmas starting the day after Thanksgiving. Complete with lots of little hands-on activities, but this could also be adapted to be a take home activity by just using the coloring book, or to a more classroom-friendly activity by using the coloring book as a group and looking up all of the scripture references.



Coloring

sermons4kids.com- Candle of hope

sermons4kids.com- Candle of Peace

sermons4kids.com- Candle of Joy

sermons4kids.com- Candle of Love

ministry-to-children.com- Advent Candles Coloring Pages

ministry-to-children.com- Printable Advent Coloring Pages for Kids

marymarthamama.com- Advent Coloring Pages: 24 Free Printable Pages for Kids

catholicsprouts.com- Advent Coloring Book

getcoloringpages.com- Advent Coloring Pages

childrens-ministry-deals.com- Advent Coloring Calendar

feelslikehomeblog.com- Coloring the Advent

thecatholickid.com- Advent Wreath Coloring Page

education.com- Advent Candles Coloring Page

northernpastoral.network- Advent Wreath Coloring Pages



The mini book below is free; however it may only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. *All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on this activity are not my own and they are from various internet sources.

Advent Mini Book- printable book that the children can color



Crafts

Advent Calendar- A take home Advent calendar that you make. (Big Book of Ideas for Children’s Faith Formation, by McNamara, McKeever, and Robinson, page 7 & 8).

catholicicing.com- Advent Wreath Crafts For Kids (The Ultimate List!) 15 posted!

first-school.ws- Advent Wreath craft with templates

jesus-without-language.net- Advent Craft Part 1

jesus-without-language.net- Advent Craft Part 2

jesus-without-language.net- Advent Craft Part 3

jesus-without-language.net- Advent Craft Part 4

jesus-without-language.net- Advent Craft Part 5

Advent Wreath Craft- "No Burn, Construction Paper Wreath - Made with your Child's Handprints"

christiancrafters.com- No Flame Advent Wreath

looktohimandberadiant.com- Kids' Advent Wreath- Free Printables

catholicicing.com- Advent Wreath Craft for Catholic Kids

catholicinspired.com- Easy Advent Wreath

makinglearningfun.com- Christmas Toilet Paper Tube Advent Wreath Craft

crayola.com- Advent Wreath Placemat Craft

kindercraze.com- Stained Glass Window Craft for Christmas and Advent

catholicicing.com- Advent and Christmas Crafts and Activities for Kids

blessedschool.com- Advent Flip Book

happyhomefairy.com- Bible Verse Advent Countdown for Kids – FREE Printable!

jesus-without-language.net- Counting The Days Until The Angels Sing (Advent Countdown Craft)

skiptomylou.org- Printable Nativity Advent Calendar

bigfamilyblessings.com- Adorable DIY Nativity Advent Countdown Calendar

sarajcreations.com- Free Catholic Advent Calendar

The Catholic Toolbox- Printable Advent Chain
An Advent chain that you can print out with activities written on it. Print out and make into a chain. Remove the link on that day and do the activity.

catholicplayground.com- Paper Chain Advent Calendar

activitiesforkids.com- Advent Calendar Paper Chain

happyhomefairy.com- Advent Paper Chain Countdown – FREE Printable

joyfulcatholicfamilies.com- Nativity Story Advent Chain

flandersfamily.info- Advent Christmas Chain (scripture chain)

todayscreativeideas.com- Paper Chain Advent Calendar

savingdollarsandsense.com- Names Of Jesus Advent Chain Free Printable

practicalpages.wordpress.com- Jesus’ Names Paper Chain

catholicsprouts.com- Names of Jesus Advent Countdown (scroll down to this)

thecraftyclassroom.com- Names of Jesus Advent Ornaments

morelikehome.net- Names of Jesus Advent Calendar - FREE Printable!

confessionsofahomeschooler.com- FREE Printable Advent Ornaments
Print the ornaments as directed on cardstock then cut out each triangle and laminate for durability. Use mini-clothes pins to attach ornaments to a small Christmas tree, a string of garland, or a rope hung across the mantle! Starting on December 1st, each day take one down and do whatever activity is on the back. For this you can print my activities on the backs (they are included in the download) or you can print just the ornaments and write in your own activities.



Games

flamecreativekids.blogspot.com- Advent Journey Game: Print and Play

Preparation Station- This game will help your kids understand what it means to prepare their hearts, minds, and lives for Jesus’ coming during Advent season. (The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children’s Ministry, page 156).

jeopardylabs.com- Advent Jeopardy

jeopardylabs.com- Advent Jeopardy!!!

loyolapress.com- Advent Bingo

thecraftyclassroom.com- Names of Jesus Advent Game

alphamom.com- Advent Calendar Printable Game

lehmanlane.net- Fun & Easy Kids Nativity Game For Advent & Christmas

pinterest.com- Advent Games




These games below are free, however they can only to be used for classroom and personal use. They may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on all activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.


Advent True or False Game- Read to a student a True or False question about Advent. The student has to put the clothes pin between their knees and walk to one of the containers and drop the clothes pin inside to answer the question. If they are correct, the get a point. Repeat the process several times. The student with the highest score wins. Questions provided.

The Catholic Toolbox- Advent Wreath (file folder game)- The object of the game is to color all of the Advent wreath correctly.



Lessons

The Catholic Toolbox- Advent lesson plan for Pre K – K. Lesson plan consists of: Objectives, Word Wall, Bible Story with questions, Songs and/or Finger Plays, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Coloring/Puzzles, etc.

The Catholic Toolbox- Advent lesson plan for 1st grade on up. Lesson plan consists of: Objectives, Review, Vocabulary Words, Bible Story with questions, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Puzzles/Mazes/Worksheets, etc.

loyolapress.com- Advent Lesson Plan (grades 1 – 3)

loyolapress.com- Advent Lesson Plan (grades 4 – 6)

loyolapress.com- Advent Lesson Plan (grades 7 – 8)

ministry-to-children.com- 30 Christmas Sunday School Lessons & Activities

ministry-to-children.com- 4 Advent Lessons: Teaching through the Nativity

ncea.org- Advent Lessons

young-catholics.com- What Are You Waiting For? – A Lesson Plan on Advent

smp.org- Daylong Retreat for Advent



Puzzles & Worksheets

raisinglittlesaints.blogspot.com- Advent Activities (printables)
Just click on Advent Activities for Kids to download activities.

reallifeathome.com- Word Search

cool2bkids.com- Advent Word Search Puzzles

twinkl.com- Advent Word Search

thewordsearch.com- Word Search

teacherspayteachers.com- Advent Wreath Word Search Worksheet (free)

wordmint.com- Crossword #1

wordmint.com- Crossword #2

optionc.com- Advent Crosword

chalice.ca- Advent Crossword

armoredpenguin.com- Advent Crossword

hubspot.net- Advent Crossword

stmatthewselementary.ca- Advent Crossword Junior/Intermediate

sadlier.com- Advent Worksheets (scroll down for these)

scoilnet.ie- Advent Worksheet

littlemisscatechist.blogspot.com- My Advent Promises Worksheet (scroll down for this)

blessedschool.com- Advent Scripture Reflections
Ideal as weekly Advent responses, these Advent worksheets are a great way to reflect on the message of Advent found in the scriptures

thisreadingmama.com- FREE Advent Activity Pages

mindyjonesblog.com- Printable Advent Wreath And Candles Worksheets: Fun Activity This Christmas

blessedschool.com- Advent Flip Book

twinkl.com- Preparing for Advent Worksheet

twinkl.com- Advent Y Chart Worksheet

thereligionteacher.com- The Religion Teacher’s Advent Activity Pack provides a large variety of resources to help religion teachers and catechists prepare their students for Christ’s coming into the world. The easy-to-use resources focus on important topics of Advent: the meaning of the season, Advent wreaths, the Second Coming, the names and titles of Jesus, and John the Baptist.

sdc.me.uk- 1st – 4th Sunday of Advent Year A (scroll down to these under The Advent Season)

sdc.me.uk- 1st – 4th Sunday of Advent Year B (scroll down to these under The Advent Season)

sdc.me.uk- 1st – 4th Sunday of Advent Year C (scroll down to these under The Advent Season)






The handwriting sheet below is free; however it may only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. *All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on this activity are not my own and they are from various internet sources.

Advent Handwriting Sheet- for the children to trace and color

Liturgical Year Activities

Need some Liturgical Year Activities? Here some of my favorite activities that might come in handy.


catholicculture.org- Liturgical Year Activities

thereligionteacher.com- Liturgical Year Lesson Plan and Flashcard Activity

sadlier.com- Teaching About the Liturgical Year lesson with handout

cathoicinspired.com- Learning About Priest Vestments (Free Printable and E-Book Activity)

loyolapress.com- Activities for Liturgical Year A

loyolapress.com- Cycle B Resources: The Gospel of Mark

loyolapress.com- Activities for Liturgical Year C

ourlivingwater.org- The Liturgical Year (activities)

smp.org- The Liturgical Year (this activity is intended to introduce students to the liturgical year and major seasons of the church calendar)



Coloring

looktohimandberadiant.com- The Liturgical Year Coloring Book

faithhope.org- The Liturgical Calendar

joyfulcatholicfamilies.com- 2025-2026 Liturgical Year Calendar with coloring guide (scroll down to this)

visiolectio.com- Liturgical Wheel



Crafts

showerofrosesblog.com- Teaching Children the Liturgical Colors of the Church Year (craft)

catholicicing.com- Liturgical Calendar; Printable Craft For Catholic Kids!

jesus-without-language.net- Christ the King is the last Sunday in the lectionary year and is a perfect time to be thinking of the whole year in focus. This darling little calendar can be used all year and it’s bright colors reflect the liturgical colors.



Games

jeopardylabs.com- Liturgical Calendar (Jeopardy Game)

jeopardylabs.com- Catholic Church Year (Jeopardy Game)

holyheroes.com- FeastDay! The Liturgical Year Board Game
This is a learning game based on informative trivia questions for each of the liturgical (Church) seasons. If players start on the Advent season, the start of the Church year, and progress around the board, they can in effect “play” their way through the year. There are question cards for each season along with bonus FeastDay! cards explaining about feasts and devotions.

ourlivingwater.org- Liturgical Calendar Jeopardy Game & Liturgical Year Board Game

shop.go2branches.com - Liturgical Year Board Game
Children learn best through fun experiences, and the Liturgical Year Board Game provides both: it's an exciting game that teaches about the Catholic year in an engaging way that doesn't feel like learning. The Liturgical Year Board Game is perfect for parents and relatives, Catholic school teachers, catechists and DREs of children in 3rd through 6th grade, and middle or high school youth ministers.

Sitting Duck!- Answer questions about the liturgical year as you make your way around the board. Be careful for the "Sitting Duck!" space or you might have to go all the way back to START.

Seasons of the Liturgical Year- This game is based on the Feast Day! and can be played individually or in teams. The object of the game is to collect tokens by moving around the game board by answering questions about feast days as well as important facts about the teachings of the Church that are woven through the Liturgical Year. The player with the most tokens at the end of the game, wins.



Puzzles

mycatholicsource.com- Liturgical Calendar (word search)

mycatholicsource.com- Liturgical Calendar (crossword)



Worksheets

smp.org- Sacred Time: The Liturgical Calendar (A worksheet where students are asked to fill in information on the liturgical calendar.)

smp.org- The Liturgical Year (A research assignment on the Liturgical Year: unfolding the Paschal Mystery.)

smp.org- The Liturgical Calendar
Part 1: Write the names of the liturgical seasons and the months in which they occur in the appropriate spaces on the liturgical calendar. You may refer to part 2 for a list of the names. Also color in (or legibly print the name of) the liturgical color associated with each section of the calendar. Part 2: Write a brief description of each liturgical season, liturgical celebration, or both, and place them in their proper order by numbering each, beginning with Advent as “1.” One liturgical time occurs twice on the calendar and will, therefore, have two numbers associated with it.

smp.org- Liturgical Year Match
Column 1 lists the holy days of obligation and several other feast days of the Liturgical Year. Column 2 lists the dates on which those feasts are celebrated. The task of each group is to match the holy day or feast day with its date, and then to list the days and dates in the order of the Liturgical Year in column 3.



The activity below is free; however it can only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted.

The Liturgical Year Worksheet with answers- Fill in the blanks. A word bank is provided.