Catechism Catcher

February 22, 2016 by Monica McConkey Leave a Comment

Catechism Catcher Craft Kit

PDF Downloadable: $13

This kit includes TEN different themed templates of the classic folded paper quizzing tool!

Themed templates include:

Old Testament People
New Testament People
Sins, Sorrows & Stations
Vessels & Vestments
Mysteries of the Rosary
Mysteries of Faith
Gifts & Graces
Sacraments
Classic 16 Category Catechism
Rules To Live By

Color with markers, pencil crayons or watercolor paints…or print on colored paper for instant folding and quizzing activity!

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Equipping Catholic Families Back to School {SALE}

August 18, 2015 by Monica McConkey 6 Comments

We can’t believe it’s time for the Equipping Catholic Families Back to School SALE!

We’ve been busy getting our Super Saints Cards ready for print and raising the funds to get them printed (God-Willing!) in time for the World Meeting of Families!

Filed Under: #CatholicCrafts, catechism activities, Mass, prayer, Printables, Rosary, Sacraments, Saints

Build Up Your Catholic Catechism!

July 23, 2015 by Monica McConkey Leave a Comment

Filed Under: catechism activities, Catholic Crafts, converted 2 Catholic, DIY Crafts

Back to School Craft Kit Special!

August 22, 2014 by Monica McConkey 1 Comment

Over 20 Catechism, Prayer, Saints and Sacrament Cathletics Craft Kit PDF printables to choose from…

over at the Catholic Printables Gallery

Use code backtoschool2014 to receive $10 off your purchase of Cathletics Craft Kit PDF printables!

That’s a 25% discount!

Visit the Arma Dei Shoppe for descriptions and purchasing!

what’s on YOUR wish list?

Make Ordinary Time ‘Extraordinary’!

August 20, 2014 by Monica McConkey Leave a Comment

Check out my latest article at Seton Homeschool: Living the Liturgical Year: Make Ordinary Time; ‘Extraordinary’

1. Bringing Catechism to Life

2. Inspiring Prayer in Kids

3. Get Enthused by the Saints!

Filed Under: catechism activities, Liturgical Calendar Crafts, ordinary time, prayer, Saints

Catechism Craft Kits

July 27, 2014 by Monica McConkey 2 Comments

It has been a while since we mentioned some of our Catechism Craft Kits. I thought I’d mention them as we gear up for the Catholic Marketing Network Conference this week. Is YOUR favorite Catholic Book or Gift Store attending?

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Building the Catholic Resources Directory: are you with us?

April 9, 2013 by Monica McConkey 5 Comments

Do you have a Catholic Blog with resources for Catholic families, homeschoolers and teachers?

Do you offer printables to help teach the Catholic Faith?

Do you offer Catholic craft tutorials?

Do you want to reach MORE Catholics?

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Year of Faith Tumble Tower

February 12, 2013 by Monica McConkey 3 Comments

Another Converted 2 Catholic Classic Board Game
brought to you by
Equipping Catholic Families!

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In honor of the Year of Faith, I decided to take
our family Jumbling Tower game
and convert it to Catholic!

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Review: 100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church

January 10, 2013 by Monica McConkey 3 Comments

This book contains over 100 self-contained activities, reproducible for the classroom, categorized as primary, intermediate and advanced levels of difficulty. The activities include fill in the blanks, letter puzzles and codes, chronological events, yes or no quizzes, true/false, word scrambles, drawing exercises, picture identification, scriptural reflection prompts, hymn and prayer composition and small research projects. The book offers excellent supplemental materials to teach Scripture, Commandments, Sacraments, the Life of Jesus, the Mass, Morality and Prayer.

The book includes plenty of directions, and sometimes even a script for the teacher, as needed. Answers are included in the back of the book for easy reference.

A few of the activities that got my attention were “the Attributes of God” as described in Scripture and how the first letter of the names of the Apostles…almost spell Baptism!

I like the suggested research projects, encouraging study and reference to Scripture, the dictionary and the Catechism. Simple answers are given in the back, while more descriptive definitions may require research to check.

I generally shy away from word searches, letter coded messages and letter puzzles, but these easier activities seem to be appropriately aimed at the younger primary kids, to help familiarize them with the proper terms.

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Welcome to the Year of Faith!

October 11, 2012 by Monica McConkey 3 Comments

Welcome to the Year of Faith! I’m so excited to delve into activities and crafts that celebrate our Catholic Faith! With our Arma Dei products, we have always tried to take activities and crafts that kids love to do and infuse them with Catholic Catechism, prayers, Sacrament preparation and traditions to entice the kids to learn about the Faith while having fun!

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