May 2015 Sunday Gospel Activities
Please note that all missing activities will be added as soon as they are available.
May 3, 2015 – 5th Sunday of Easter
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- Sunday’s Gospel
- USCCB Gospel Video Reflection
- Coloring Page
- Lesson Plan
- Mass Worksheets – 7-10, 11-14
- Word Search – Puzzle, Solution
- Crossword – Puzzle, Solution
- Catholic Kids Bulletin & Boletin de Ninos Catolicos
- May: The Month of Mary – A downloadable resource from myUSCCB.org – Empowering Catholic Ministry. myUSCCB is an online, mobile platform designed by The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Download documents, discover timely resources and connect with experts.
- Monthly Activities for Catholic Families Printable
- Children’s Activities for Mary’s Month
- Mary, Queen of Heaven Printable activity
- Extra activities:
- Children’s Activities for Mary’s Month
- WWJD? File Folder Game – Introduction- Listen to what Jesus said, “I am the vine and you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 If we keep our life connected to Jesus, we will grow. Our life will produce beautiful leaves and delicious fruit. But if we are separated from Jesus, our leaves will wither and die and we will never put forth any fruit. So how does Jesus want us to live? Directions – Print out Directions and cut it out. Game Board – Print out Game Board, trim, and glue on the inside of the file folder. Make sure the directions are on the front of the file folder. Laminate or cover file folder with clear contact paper to make it last. Game Cards – Use these or make your own. Print Game Cards out on card stock. Cut out Game Cards. Laminate or cover with clear contact paper to make them last. Spinner – Make spinner according to the directions.
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May 10, 2015 – Sixth Sunday of Easter
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- Sunday’s Gospel
- USCCB Gospel Video Reflection
- Coloring Page
- Lesson Plan
- Mass Worksheets – 7-10, 11-14
- Word Search – Puzzle, Solution
- Crossword – Puzzle, Solution
- Catholic Kids Bulletin & Boletin de Ninos Catolicos
- Children’s Activities for Mary’s Month
- Monthly Activities for Catholic Families Printable
- “Like” CatholicMom.com on Facebook for more activities and conversation
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May 17, 2015 – Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, Seventh Sunday of Easter
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- Sunday’s Gospel
- USCCB Gospel Video Reflection
- Coloring Page
- Lesson Plan
- Mass Worksheets – 7-10, 11-14
- Word Search – Puzzle, Solution
- Crossword – Puzzle, Solution
- Catholic Kids Bulletin & Boletin de Ninos Catolicos
- Children’s Activities for Mary’s Month
- Monthly Activities for Catholic Families Printable
- Coming Soon – A downloadable resource from myUSCCB.org – Empowering Catholic Ministry
- “Like” CatholicMom.com on Facebook for more activities and conversation
- Purchase “The Grace of Yes” by Lisa Hendey and support CatholicMom.com
May 24, 2015 – Pentecost Sunday
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- Sunday’s Gospel
- USCCB Gospel Video Reflection
- Coloring Page
- Lesson Plan
- Mass Worksheets – 7-10, 11-14
- Word Search – Puzzle, Solution
- Crossword – Puzzle, Solution
- Special Feature: Children’s Liturgy of the Word Planning Tool
- Catholic Kids Bulletin & Boletin de Ninos Catolicos
- Children’s Activities for Mary’s Month
- Monthly Activities for Catholic Families Printable
- Coming Soon – A downloadable resource from myUSCCB.org – Empowering Catholic Ministry
- Purchase “The Grace of Yes” by Lisa Hendey and support CatholicMom.com
- “Like” CatholicMom.com on Facebook for more activities and conversation
May 31, 2015 – The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Click on the links below to download each item
- Sunday’s Gospel
- USCCB Gospel Video Reflection
- Coloring Page
- Lesson Plan
- Mass Worksheets – 7-10, 11-14
- Word Search – Puzzle, Solution
- Crossword – Puzzle, Puzzle
- Extra Activities for Holy Trinity:
- Holy Trinity Lesson Plan
- Holy Trinity Game – Holy Trinity Ring Toss
- Holy Trinity Crossword
- Holy Trinity Word Jumble
- Holy Trinity Word Search
- The Holy Trinity file folder game
- Directions – Print out Directions, cut it out, and glue on front of file folder.
- Game Board – Print out Game Board, trim, and glue on the inside of the file folder. Make sure the directions are on the front of the file folder. Laminate or cover file folder with clear contact paper to make it last. (2 Game Boards to choose from – Game Board 1, Game Board 2).
- Question Cards – Print Question Cards out on card stock. Cut out Question Cards. Laminate or cover with clear contact paper to make them last. Use only the cards that reflect your student’s abilities.
- Shamrock Tokens – (Use these tokens or make your own). Print out several pages of Shamrock Tokens on card stock. Cut out Shamrock Tokens. Laminate or cover with clear contact paper to make them last.
- Spinner – Make spinner according to the directions. Keep inside file folder.
- Catholic Kids Bulletin & Boletin de Ninos Catolicos
- Monthly Activities for Catholic Families Printable
- Coming Soon – A downloadable resource from myUSCCB.org – Empowering Catholic Ministry
- Purchase “The Grace of Yes” by Lisa Hendey and support CatholicMom.com
- “Like” CatholicMom.com on Facebook for more activities and conversation
Extra Activities & Resources:
- “Like” CatholicMom.com on Facebook
- Current CatholicMom.com Contests
- Religious Education Articles by Laura Grace
- Homeschooling Resources
- Puppet/skit scripts at CatholicMom.com
- Children’s Reflections for Pope’s Monthly Intentions – Apostleship of Prayer
- Missionary Childhood Association Resources and Activities for Children
- Catholic Kids Bulletin
- Faith Filled Freebies
- Resources for Catholic Educators
- Teaching Catholic Kids (Our Sunday Visitor)
- The Catholic Toolbox
- The Liturgical Catechist
- Catechist Resources For Roman Missal, 3rd Edition
- Children’s Liturgy of the Word Planning Tool
- Set a Table for God Placemat Craft
- Catholic Quiz of the Week Questions and Solutions
- Celebrating the Mass Lesson Plans
- Magnifikid free resource for Roman Missal, 3rd Edition
- We Believe and Share Blog (Sadlier)
- Dress to God’s word / “Liturgical Dress”: daily readings with related reflections, music, art, Pope Francis homilies and more
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