Catechists and Teachers
These online resources make it easy to introduce the God Made Everything preschool program to parents. Use the links below to discover creative ways to lead children in prayer, encourage family prayer at home, and prepare for the Parent-Catechist Meeting. All of the Family Time features found in the Child’s Book and the crafts from the Family Activity Booklet are also available.
Additional Resources
Use the link to Church documents to learn more about the faith. Discover creative ways to lead children in prayer in the classroom and to encourage family prayer at home.
Church Documents for Catechesis
Additional Books/Books to Share
Faith Formation Resources for Parents
Using the Bible in Family Prayer
Family Prayer for the Liturgical Year
Extending the Lesson
Storybooks and Scripture can be used as a bridge between children’s experience and the faith themes presented in the classroom. Discover creative ways to lead children in prayer and encourage family prayer at home.
Prayer Articles
Choosing Storybooks for Catechesis and Prayer
Sharing Storybooks and Prayer in the Classroom
Using the Gift of Imagination to Pray
Leading Young Children in Prayer with the Bible
Encouraging Parents to Be Leaders of Family Prayer
Special Seasonal Reading
Family Time
View or download the Family Time guides to introduce this valuable resource to the families in your program. Provide additional copies of the Family Activity Booklet as needed. All the Family Time features found in the Child’s Book and the crafts from the Family Activity Booklet are also available online in Spanish.
Family Time: A Guide for Catechists
Family Time: A Guide for Parents
Age 3
God Made Me Letter to Parents: How to Use Family Time
Age 4
God Made the World Letter to Parents: How to Use Family Time
Parent-Catechist Meeting
Use the links below to prepare for the Parent-Catechist Meeting outlined in the Catechist Manual. Customize meeting publicity with dates and information specific to your preschool program. Print and share the handouts for the meeting to support parents as they nurture their child’s faith.
Age 3
God Made Me Volunteer Sign-up Charts
God Made Me Meeting Evaluation
Age 4
God Made the World Volunteer Sign-up Charts