Sacraments and Liturgy

• Discovering the Nearness of God -  A series on the sacraments and sacramental imagination by Joe Paprocki
• Sacraments - The Liturgical Catechist    
• Review of  all seven sacraments - Outside da Box
• A collection of resources and activities about  Baptism
• The  sacrament of baptism
• ​A video presentation on   infant baptism
• A very complete and rich resource on the mass - The Mass Explained  web site and the  Mass Explained app
• My Missal Picture app    is intended for children with developmental disabilities, but could be used well with small children, up through second grade.
• A craft that expresses the  idea of the Eucharist    and the heavenly liturgy
• A  good review on how to receive Communion - and why we do it - for the older grades.
• A 'sketchpad'  video that reviews the Eucharist
• Lesson plan about  the liturgical year
  
• How to help  kids pray in Eucharistic Adoration
• How to go to confession.  This aimed at older kids, but could also be shown to second graders.
• A good review of penance  for intermediate and middle school grades
• Powerpoints that   explain devotions and celebrations of the church year  are available here. (Pitched at intermediate grades.)
• A short YouTube about a priestly ordination, with the elements of the rite. (Please note that the videographer did not get the laying on of hands, which is essential.)
• Penance and Eucharist videos sent to families
  • ​Doing something we're ashamed of
  • Advice from Pope Francis on forgiveness
  • How to go to confession
  • Brother Francis about confession - part one
  • Brother Francis about confession - part two
  • Brother Francis about confession - part three
  • The sacrament of baptism
  • The St. Anne Gloria
  • The parable of the Prodigal Son
  • The Miracle Maker - the  Last Supper
  • The Miracle Maker - the Crucifixion
  • The Story Keepers - Easter
  • Matthew 25
  • Busted Halo - How to Receive Communion