Teaching Catholic Kids
January 2014
 
Prayer for the New Year 

As we celebrate New Year's Day, let's take some time to think about all of the blessings of the past year. What blessings from God did we receive and what challenges did we face?

 

Lord, we are grateful for the many good things this past year brought us. Thank you for the gifts of health, family and friends. Be with us as we begin this new year of 2014. As we grow closer to you, help us to learn from the difficult days and be thankful for the good days. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.

Amen.

Helpful pamphlet: How to Make a Good Confession
Inspires us to seek reconciliation with reminders of the great grace and peace we can receive when we ask for God's endless mercy.
 
Following the Star
I can't help but roll my eyes at the ever growing list of retailers who market the "twelve days of Christmas" as a countdown to December 25th. Surely you know the type. They are the same ones casting off the decorations and music as soon as Christmas passes. Untarnished by commercialism, the Feast of Epiphany and the real Twelve Days of Christmas leading up to it allow us to celebrate Jesus' birth in fresh ways. Here is a time for feasting and joy. God's long-promised king has been born! This TCK is full of ideas for keeping the season alive in your homes, classrooms, and parishes. As always, may Christ bless your homes - 20+C+B+M+14

 

- Margaret DeMatteo and the OSV staff  

 

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January at a Glance (PDF)
Grades K-5 Activity: Epiphany Board Game
Lifelong Catechesis Corner: Solemnity of the Epiphany
Saint for September: Saint Agnes
Catholic Stewardship for Kids: Postcard Evangelizing
Catechist Know-how by Mary Lou Rosien: Cooperating with God's Grace

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