Children meet in community with their peers and buddies to grow in faith and be prepared for their Sacraments. Learning is through prayer, crafts, lessons, Bible stories, music, movement, games and service. Contact our YC Office for more information.
Click on the images below for Class #7
Bible Story
Listen to the story "Mary and Martha". This story reminds us to listen closely to Jesus.
"Make of Me an Instrument of Your Peace, Lord"
Click the image to sing along with this beautiful song of the Prayer of St. Francis.
Jesus is Risen!
Click on the picture to hear the Beginner Bible story of Jesus' Resurrection.
Click on the images below for Class #6
Bible Story
Listen to the story "The Last Supper". Jesus tells this story to remind about Holy Communion. When we go to Communion we are receiving Jesus.
God Above Me prayer
Click the slideshow for the prayer we say in Class each time.
Lenten Promise
Have a family discussion and talk about what you each can focus on during Lent, then click on the picture to write your Lenten promise.
Click on the images below for Class #5
Bible Story
Listen to the story "A Poor Widow's Gift". Jesus tells this story to remind us to give of ourselves to others. Jesus wants us to show love and care for others. us.
Sacrament of Confirmation
View a Slideshow of David, Dillon, Jack, Tommy and Lyla as they prepare for their Confirmation on February 12th.
Come Holy Spirit
Click on the picture to listen to the prayer "Come Holy Spirit".
Click on the images below for Class #4
Bible Story
Listen to the story "Jesus Teaches on a Mountain". Jesus tells this story about God's love. Jesus lets everyone know God loves us and God promises to take care of us.
Jesus Asks Us to Be Kind to Others
Make the "Helping someone in need is like helping Jesus" page. Jesus reminds us that God will take care of us, but we also need to be kind to others.
Love one Another
Click on the picture to listen to the song "LOVE ONE ANOTHER". Jesus told us to love him and to love everyone.
Click on the images below for Class #3
Bible Story
Listen to the Bible story "The Good Samaritan". This story teaches us to love our neighbor. Who is our neighbor?
The Meaning of the Advent Wreath
Click on the image of the Advent Wreath for a Slide Show to learn the meaning of the wreath, the candles and the colors.
Baby Jesus birth.
Click on the picture above to here the story of baby Jesus being born, the true meaning of Christmas.
Click on the images below for Class #2
Bible Story
Listen to the Bible story "The Lost Son". This is a story about a loving and kind father. The father is like God. God loves each of us.
We Gather for Mass
Click on the image of St. John of the Cross Church for a Slide Show of what happens at Mass.
"Thank You God" tree
Click on the picture above to help you make your own "Thank You God" tree for Thanksgiving. Use a branch from your yard and print and pages.
Click on the images below for Class #1
Bible Story
Listen to the Bible story "Jesus and the Children". The children want to get closer to Jesus so they could hear him.
Apostles' Creed
Click on the "I Do Believe" paddle for a Slide Show of the Apostles' Creed prayer.
Jesus is a Star Teacher
Click on the picture to print and color "Jesus Is a Star Teacher". Jesus teaches us about God's love. You can add words like "love", "peace", and "forgive".
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Listen to the Bible story about the Holy Spirit coming to the disciples at Pentecost.
Pentecost is the birthday of our Catholic Church. Click on the picture to make a Pentecost Birthday hat.
Click on the picture to enjoy the song Trading My Sorrows where we sing "Yes, Lord!" It's a catchy song.
Click on the images below for Class #6
Listen to the Bible story about Palm Sunday. You can wave your Palm branch and say "Hosanna!
Click on the picture for a Journey with Jesus. There are 5 stops on the Journey. You go from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday.
Click on the picture to print a picture of Jesus. Then click here to print what you can do during Lent - pray, help, say nice things and share.
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Baptism prepares us for Confirmation. The Holy Spirit Gift of Wisdom helps us to be prepared.
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The Holy Spirit guided the Good Samaritan to help "his neighbor".
Saints loved God, followed Jesus and listened to the Holy Spirit.
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The power of the Holy Spirit helped Mary say "YES" to God!
Click on the picture to print the words and make a "Countdown to Christmas" Tree.
Click on the picture to make an "Understanding God's Ways" wreath
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The Captain's faith is strong.
The Gift of the Holy Spirit makes us strong on the inside.
Puzzle: Do a puzzle of a family, working together, to plant a tree.
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The Holy Spirit helped Zacchaeus make a good choice.
The Holy Spirit is with each of us. We are on Team Holy Spirit.
Craft: click on the picture to make the Holy Trinity craft.
Adaptive Catechesis