Liturgical Catechesis

Liturgical signs & symbols

Explore Liturgical Signs and Seasons with Children

“In the course of the year, the Church unfolds the whole mystery of Jesus Christ …Thus recalling the mysteries of the redemption, she opens up to the faithful the riches of her Lord’s powers and merits, so that these are in some way made present in every age; the faithful lay hold of them and are filled with saving grace.”

– Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1263

Join a community engaged in inviting and forming children to reflect on the meaning and experience of Catholic liturgical signs, gestures, prayers and sacred spaces through the Church’s liturgical seasons and feasts to support their full, conscious, and active participation in the Eucharist in prayer and worship of God.

"Come Let Us Worship" - Faith Formation Resource

Created by Anne Heekin-Canedy, MA., this liturgical formation resource is inspired by research in the CARA survey that indicated a strong need for formation of children in understanding the liturgical signs and gestures, sacred spaces, seasons and feasts of the Catholic liturgical tradition. This resource may be used as a supplemental aid to school religion curriculum, parish religious education programs, and homeschooling programs.

We are pleased to share this liturgical catechesis resource with parents, school teachers, catechists, and pastors who seek to nurture children in worship and prayer.

Unit I - “Introduction to Sacred Space”, “Origins of Sacred Space”, “Entering Sacred Space”

Unit II - “Liturgical Elements of the Mass”, “Liturgical Colors”, “Liturgical Calendar”

Unit III - “Sign of the Cross”, “Gestures”, Postures”

Unit IV - “More Liturgical elements of the mass”, “Linens”, "Work of Human Hands"

Hispanic family resources

Hispanic Families at Worship

Join a community of those engaged in this series of liturgical formation resources that guide families – parents and children – through Catholic liturgical feasts and cultural traditions of prayer and worship celebrated in Hispanic communities and designed around the Catholic liturgical calendar.

This formation resource is designed and written by Ana Patricia Mazariegos,
MA in Catechesis, wife and mother, and catechist; and is available in English and Spanish.

Advent & Christmas

Lent & easter

Adaptive resources

Adaptive Resources for Worship

The National Catholic Partnership on Disability (NCPD) is pleased to collaborate in the creation of these adaptive resources that invite children to journey through the liturgical seasons of the Church. Join a community engaged in this resource guide for parents, catechists, liturgists and teachers who form and accompany children with special needs.