Bundles Of Faith And Tons Of Fun

by Patricia L. Mathson

Overview

This latest book by Patricia Mathson is a resource of crafts, prayers, role plays,banners, and much more to enhance a child's walk in faith with Jesus throughout the entire year. The material in Bundles of Faith and Tons of Fun is suitable for pre-school to middle-school age.

The ideas are easy to use and adapt to any religious education setting in school, parish, or home. The materials required for specific lessons and activities are close at hand, and preparation time is minimal. This is a perfect resource to enhance and supplement any religious education curriculum and any course.

In each idea, Mathson emphasizes how Jesus is present. Children are able to recognize in their work, prayer, and sharing, how Jesus is truly with them. Prayer chains, pantomimes, giving trees, May Day crownings, and holiday adventures are all part of the creative offering which are truly tons of fun as they share bundles of faith with the children.

Iowa. She has authored several recipe books of catechetical ideas, including Seasons of Celebration and Give Thanks and Praise (both from Ave Maria Press).

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780877939429
Publisher:	Ave Maria Press
Publication date:	07/01/2000
Product dimensions:	0.23(w) x 7.00(h) x 10.00(d)

Table of Contents

	Introduction	9
1	Inviting Children to Pray	11
	Prayer Table	12
	Class Discussion on Prayer	13
	Prayer Intention Cards	14
	Scripture Verses	15
	Prayer Calendar	16
	Our Father Chain	17
	Picture Poster	18
	Morning Prayer	19
	Family Bread	20
	Prayer Plant	21
	Sticker Prayer	22
	Glory Be with Gestures	23
	Prayer Rock	24
	Blessing Ceremony	25
2	Living in Peace and Justice	27
	Walk in Peace Footsteps	28
	Peace Litany	29
	Peacemaking Actions	30
	Family Service Day	31
	Word Puzzles	32
	Peace Tree	33
	Class Poster	34
	Awareness Activity	35
	Justice Cards	36
	Justice Checklist	37
	Forgiveness Chain	38
	Making Choices	39
	Pledge of Nonviolence	40
	Prayer for Justice	41
3	Exploring the Bible	43
	Bible Tour	44
	Creation Pantomime	45
	Psalm in Parts	46
	Bible Verse Guess	47
	Book Basket	48
	Salt of the Earth Project	49
	Meditation on Loaves and Fishes	50
	What Does God Ask of Us?	51
	Jesus Pledge	52
	Blind Man Play	53
	Scripture Story Questions	54
	Thanking God	55
	Share with Others	56
	Good Shepherd Cross	57
4	Welcoming Advent and Christmas	59
	Four Weeks of Advent	60
	Advent Story	62
	Seasonal Meditation	64
	Family Packet	65
	Advent Prayer Chain	66
	Advent Poster	67
	Giving Tree	68
	Prayer for Advent	69
	Hand Shaped Ornaments	70
	Story of the Manger	71
	Christmas Promise	72
	Prayer for Christmas	73
	Wreath of Stars	74
	Star of Jesus	75
5	Walking Through Lent and Easter	77
	Prayer for Lent	78
	Action Rhyme	79
	Cross Prayer	80
	Butterfly Cross	81
	Living the Easter Season	82
	Jelly Bean Prayer	83
	Alleluia Bookmark	84
	Easter Scripture Stories	85
	Hope Banner	86
	Prayer for Easter	87
	Memory Tree	88
	Pentecost Ideas	89
	Spirit Promise	90
	Holy Spirit Chain	91
6	Celebrating Special Days	93
	Birthday Party for Mary	94
	Story of St. Therese	95
	Prayer of St. Francis	96
	Living Rosary	97
	All Saints' Day Parade	98
	Saints on the Way	99
	Models of Faith	100
	All Souls Memory Book	101
	Followers of Jesus Role Play	102
	Valentine Luncheon for Older Adults	103
	Love One Another Bookmarks	104
	Irish Blessing	105
	Mary Litany	106
	May Crowning	107
	Endnotes	109