Catechetical Resources During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Archdiocesan News
Official Archdiocesan Updates
Daily Reflection Videos by our Bishops
For Catechetical Leaders
First Communion Instruction for Parish Leaders
Safe Environment and Virtual Learning Guidelines - Archdiocese of Milwaukee
Sending Faith Home: A Guide for Catechetical Leaders amidst Coronavirus - Paul Canavese
Coronavirus Response Lesson for relieving anxiety with children– Loyola Press
Moving Faith Formation Online - John Roberto - free sign-up for guide
Lord, Bless me on this Day – Music Video – Pflaum
For Parents
Talking Points for Parents Talking with Children about Delayed First Communion
“Helping Kids Cope with the coronavirus outbreak” by Dr. Joseph White - TeachingCatholicKids.com
Faithfully Navigating Coronavirus with Your Kids – English and Spanish versions
Homeschool Tips For Non-Homeschoolers During Coronavirus School Closings
Coronavirus Response Lesson for relieving anxiety with children– Loyola Press
Seven ways to manage ‘COVID Stress Syndrome’ by Greg Popcak - OSV
Lord, Bless me on this Day – Music Video – Pflaum
Prayers
Prayer to Mary, Health of the Sick by Pope Francis
Prayer to Our Lady of Guadalupe in this Time of Need by USCCB Pres. Archbishop Gomez
Prayer during an Epidemic – printable – by OSV
World Prayer for Healing – printable – by Pope Francis
Resources for Prayer and Engagement during Coronavirus – USCCB
Lenten Activities for Families
Lenten traditions around the globe
Lent and Easter Trivia Quiz from Catechist magazine and Answer key
Meatless Meals from Around the World - CRS
Holy Week Resources for Families – by Sadlier
Teaching about and celebrating Lent with kids - Sadlier
Journey Through Lent Board Game – Catholic Toolbox
Take up Your Cross: Lenten Bible Stories for Kids - Jared Dees
Lent Resources around the Web. . . including short videos
Mass & Resources
Watch Mass Online
Watch Sunday Mass online at Heart of the Nation
National broadcast recorded at St Francis de Sales Seminary, with local priests, parish choirs
Mass at Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Milwaukee
Handouts, Videos, Worksheets or Kids and Families
The Gospel at Home handouts - Pflaum
Weekly Videos for Kids and Families – Pflaum Gospel Weeklies
Order of Mass and an Act of Spiritual Communion - RCL Benziger
Weekly Mass Resources For Kids (When Attending Mass Isn’t Possible) – Catholic Icing
Sunday Gospel worksheets, free until Easter - Jared Dees
March 29, 2020: Fifth Sunday of Lent: Gospel
April 5, 2020: Palm Sunday: Gospel
Mass and Prayers for Adults
Magnificat - free access to online Morning & Evening Prayer, daily Mass readings, more - computer or mobile
Magnificat en español - gratis
Living with Christ – Sunday Mass texts for free
Free Resources from Catechetical Publishers
In the current situation, several publishers are making their materials available online for free.
Sadlier
Sadlier is providing free eBooks of regular print programs and related videos, Spanish and English, for remainder of the school year.
Login, identify resources you want to share with families, then share the code.
• We Believe, Grades K–6 / Creemos, Grades K–6
• We Live Our Faith, Grades 7–8+
• Believe Celebrate Live, Director's Guide / Creer Celebrar Vivir, Guide
• With Jesus Always, Reconciliation Bk, Mass Book, Grades 1–3
• Our Catholic Faith, Grades 4–6 / Nuestra fe catolica, Grades 4–6
• One Faith, One Lord, Grades 7–Adult / Una sola fe, un solo Señor, Grades 7–Adult
• We Believe and Pray, Grades 4–6 / Creemos y oramos, Grades 4–6
To access your Free site license, log in to Sadlier Connect at:
Our archdiocesan rep: Colleen McQuillan, cmcquillan@sadlier.com
Tech Support: TechSupport@sadlier.com or 800-264-8060, M-F, 9-8. EDT
RCL Benziger
RCL Benziger offers free access for 60 days (5/17/20) to all digital curriculum:
- Blest Are We Faith in Action K-8
- Be My Disciples/Sean mis Discípulos 1-8
- Blest Are We Faith & Word K-8/Bendecidos 1-8
- Credo High School
- Family Life K-8
To set up free access, contact our archdiocesan rep for parishes: George Barrett, 763-498-3971, gbarrett@rclbenziger.com
Our Sunday Visitor
OSV provides free access to Alive in Christ resources and digital books for 6 weeks, through Apil 2020.
Visit www.aliveinchrist.osv.com Under Parish-Program Resources:
'For Catechists' provides age specific plans on Lent and Easter.
'For Leaders', click on Seasonals/CST for Family+Faith Lent and Easter resources. Parent Pages can be downloaded and shared.
- Temporary passcode:
- User Name: salesdemo
- PW: aiccustomer827
For Early Childhood Lent and Easter, see www.allelu.com (NO passcodes necessary)
Click on Activities and Resources, Click Home Session Plans
Free Teaching Catholic Kids weekly newsletter at: www.teachingcatholickids.com
Our archdiocesan contact: Katy Maier, 800-348-2440 ext. 6319, kmaier@osv.com
Pflaum
Pflaum offers free digital versions (English and Spanish) of Pflaum Gospel Weeklies Faith Formation Program for March-May 2020.
You can download lessons and email to parents OR give parents access using your password so they can print lessons at home.
See this Link for options how to share with families.
For free access, if not a current customer, call 800-543-4383.
See: Other free resources from Bayard Faith Resources
Ignatius Press
Catholic Faith Technologies & Ignatius Press offer free Faith and Life courses through June 2020.
Use for First Communion or students in religious education.
To enroll go to: http://faithformation.zohosites.com
Questions: info@catholicfaithtech.com
Formed - Free Subscription
Augustine Institute is offering complimentary access to FORMED for the next 40-days (4/27/2020) for any parishes that do not currently have a FORMED subscription.
For free subscription, visit: https://leaders.formed.org/milwaukee
Useful ideas for parishes: How to Use Faith at Home
First Communion
Supplemental Resources
The Making of Communion Bread for Holy Communion - video of Passionist sisters
Free Videos from Blessed First Communion Program - Dynamic Catholic (scroll to 1st Communion Access)
The Weight of a Mass - video narration of a children's book
Weekly Videos for Kids and Families – Pflaum Gospel Weeklies
For Adults preparing Children
Sacraments 101: Eucharist (how we receive) - Busted Halo
Sacraments 201: Eucharist (what we believe) - Busted Halo
The Lord’s Supper – Quizzes for adults and for kids – Catechist magazine
Safe Environment and Virtual Learning Guidelines
Archdiocese of Milwaukee Safe Environment Office and Office for Schools
Emails between students and teachers should be sent through the school/parish assigned email accounts and/or school learning management system. For parish religious education programs emails to minors should go through the parent or guardian if no learning management system is available.
Video conferencing should be conducted in groups settings whenever possible. Any 1 to 1 interaction between a teacher and student should be conducted in a public place in the home and should be for instructional purposes this would include video conferencing or a phone call.
We recommend the following guidelines for 1 to 1 interactions between an adult and student:
1) A designated time should be set for the phone call preferably when a parent or guardian or other caregiver is also available to be present either on the call or in the room.
2) We recommend the teacher receive verbal confirmation from the child’s adult caregiver that they are present.
3) A log of all such interactions should be kept by the teacher/adult.
4) An audio recording to be kept of the phone call or video conference (if possible)