Teaching Catholic Kids
July 2014
 
Jesus Prayer 

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.

8 Ways to Live a Merciful Life
Pope Francis has awakened the world to the need for mercy, and urges each of us to "travel this path of mercy." Now your parishioners can learn eight very practical ways to become more merciful -- things like avoiding gossip, refusing to retaliate when offended, accepting mercy from others -- each including a simple reflection question.

 
 
Sowing and Reaping
Summer is in full swing this month -- BBQs, picnics, fireworks, the list goes on and on. It is easy to get distracted from faith life with all the hubbub, but let's use another familiar part of summer to get closer to God: the garden. God planted a garden for the first humans to live in. He created a perfect symphony of water, air, and sunlight interacting to sustain life; he is our master gardener. Think of the image of the garden as you hear Sunday Gospel readings this month about reaping what you sow. TCK is happy to share some activities for helping kids grow with God this July!

 

-- Margaret DeMatteo and the OSV staff  

 

Read More on Teaching Catholic Kids
July on TCK

 

July at a Glance (PDF)
Grades K-5 Activity: Pocket Garden
Lifelong Catechesis Corner: 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saint for July: St. Phocas
Catholic Stewardship for Kids

Check out books, pamphlets, and prayer cards from Our Sunday Visitor:

Family Magnet 
Strengthening Your Family: A Catholic Approach to Holiness
by Marge Fenelon
T1136
Through the Year with Pope Francis: Daily Reflections 
T1572 
 
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