For parish leaders who want to turn their faith formation gatherings into fun and interactive teachable moments, this invaluable resource is a must-have. Its ninety-two short and easy-to-stage gospel plays can be reproduced for all parish catechetical gatherings.

I believe in Christian Theater Ministries. Nothing capture the attention, imagination, minds, and hearts like live theater. From minutes to hours, an audience or congregation goes wherever you want them to - from their own living rooms to the foot of the cross - and with every step, they become part of both story and message. I'm convinced there's no better way to excite and nurture God's people than a dramatic, theatrical event. Thankfully, these events don't have to be EVENTS! They can be as simple as flipping a light switch, or as complex as parting the Red Sea. But whatever you have time, energy and resources to produce will make a huge impact for our savior and His people. Theater Ministry helps you, step by step, to get a theater ministry going at your church or Christian school. It looks at where such a ministry has its greatest impact, and the various shapes it can take - from something simple that assists a pastor delivering his message, to an elaborate full length play or musical whose aim is to evangelize a community. Wherever God is leading your creative heart, this book will get you there.

This simple, yet indispensable book offers tips and techniques on every aspect of teaching religion. Sr. Kathleen covers every possible aspect of preparing and teaching a religion class: the role of the teacher; shaping a lesson plan; teaching a lesson; good discipline; using Scripture, prayer; stories, music, and drama in your class; writing and other activities; working with parents; and much more. For novices and veteran teachers alike.

"A how-to book for teaching Scripture that is paced with hundreds of exciting classroom ideas. It gets children "doing". From dramatization to creating scriptual art, from playing Bible games to motions in response to Scripture, from choral readings to scriptural prayer, all the activities described here are easy to carry out, involve the whole child, and nurture creativity as well as love for Scripture."--Back cover.

Nick Wagner offers a new framework for active participation in the Sunday liturgies, centered on the Triduum. An invaluable resource for any parish, particularly those implementing a whole community catechesis model of faith formation.

From accordion crafts and Advent wreaths to windsocks and yarn art, these activities can reinforce any faith lesson for any age group. There are simple crafts anyone can do in minutes, along with more advanced projects suitable for budding Rembrandts and Picassos. You'll find new twists on old crafting standbys, plus unique new ways to express faith. This go-to resource is perfect for teachers, catechists, and anyone who wants to supplement faith formation with art projects that students can enjoy and remember for years.