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In April of 2005 the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops published the National Directory for Catechesis.  The bishops hope that this directory will be a source of inspiration for catechesis in the dioceses and parishes of the United States and an important reference point for the formation of catechists and the preparation of catechetical resources.  It has three basic purposes: To provide those fundamental theological and pastoral principles drawn form the Church's Magisterium and apply them to the pastoral activity of catechesis To offer guidelines for the application of those fundamental principles in this country To set forth the nature, purpose, object, tasks, basic content, and various methodologies of catechesis. Copies of this important Catechetical document are available through the Office of Religious Education and through  the USCCB. http://www.usccbpublishing.org/searchproducts.cfm

For a great resource on the Saints click on LIVES OF THE SAINTS and MORE

The Benedictine Sisters in Ferdinand, IN have a great website for kids.  This site is delightfully interactive, encouraging children to meet individual sisters and to e-mail questions about religious life .  The site also features information about Catholicism, prayer styles, the saints, the Bible and even has some Catholic games children will enjoy. Click here and enjoy http://www.thedome.org/kidscorner/

 Listed below are several sites that I believe will be helpful to you..  

This is a great site.  Do yourself a favor and  click on the picture for a wealth of resources	Little Children Pray - a good site for those who teach very young children.

CATHOLIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION WEBZINE-- check this out for great resources and articles 
     just click here.

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