Virtual VBS Program CatholicBrain introduces a Virtual VBS program in partnership with Brother Francis and Adventure Catechism Media                   Learn More - Click Here   SUMMER 2020 may look different than we originally planned, but we’re still excited to partner with parishes throughout the country to provide THE BEST VBS PROGRAM EVER!   THE INCREDIBLE SAVIOR will help kids understand the STORY OF SALVATION as they journey through the life of Jesus Christ   REGISTER YOUR PARISH     DAY 1 – WHO IS JESUS   Lesson Who is Jesus? BIBLE VERSE Simon Peter replied, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." (Mathew 16:16) VIDEO(S) OF THE DAY God with us SAINT OF THE DAY Saint Patrick MUSIC Fatima Prayer Virtue of the Day Hope   DAY 2 – The Incarnation Lesson The Incarnation BIBLE VERSE And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and truth; we have beheld his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father. (John 1:14) VIDEO(S) OF THE DAY The Birth of Jesus Christ MUSIC Savior of All SAINT OF THE DAY Saint Nicholas Virtue of the Day Humility DAY 3 – Redemption Lesson Redemption BIBLE VERSE In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace. (Ephesians 1:7) VIDEO(S) OF THE DAY The Lost Sheep, He is Risen MUSIC Sorrowful Mysteries SAINT OF THE DAY St Perpetua Virtue of the Day Fortitude     DAY 4 – The Eucharist   Lesson The Eucharist BIBLE VERSE For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes (1 Corinthians 11:26) VIDEO(S) OF THE DAY The Bread of Life, The Mass MUSIC Bread of Life SAINT OF THE DAY St Bernadette Virtue of the Day Faith, bios, and more. Use images that complement your message, and link your images to supporting resources. DAY 5 – The Catholic Church Lesson The Catholic Church BIBLE VERSE And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock, I will build my church, and the powers of death shall not prevail against it. (Mathew 16:18) VIDEO(S) OF THE DAY The Messengers, To Every Nation, Following in His Footsteps MUSIC The Apostles Creed SAINT OF THE DAY St Nicholas Virtue of the Day Charity   WHAT YOU GET? Access to CatholicBrain website & app Bible videos Jesus Stories Saint Videos Lesson videos Songs Fun quizzes, games & family activities Printable activities Lesson plans for parents Admin portal to register students, parents & catechist Extended summer program included FREE 30 DAYS ACCESS TO CATHOLICBRAIN                                                  REGISTER TODAY

Second Offering (from Holy Heroes) :
 

Summer Faith Adventure for 2020!

With our “Adventure” format, your kids can still have a Catholic VBS experience this summer…from home…for FREE!

Choose the week you want from the 3 options. There will be two options during June and one in July.

Then during the week you select, you’ll receive 5 days of emails (Monday-Friday) with a schedule of activities including videos, games, crafts, coloring pages, word-searches, mazes, and a daily yummy snack! (Yes: the kids said the highlight of every VBS = SNACKS!)

And–like in all Holy Heroes free “Adventures“: it’s our-kids-teaching-your-kids about the joy of the Faith!

The theme for Summer Faith Adventure is The New Kingdom of David: children learn about the old Kingdom of David in the Old Testament and how Jesus came to re-establish it as His New Kingdom while on earth!

Remember what the Archangel Gabriel said to the Blessed Virgin Mary about her son?

“The Lord God will give to Him the throne of His father David,
and He will reign over the house of Jacob for ever;
and of His Kingdom there will be no end.”

In this thoroughly “Catholic from the ground-up VBS” children learn that from the Bible and Church teaching, we can understand the different roles in the New Kingdom of David and to whom Jesus assigned these roles before He rose into Heaven! Children also learn about the institutions of each of the sacraments, and why they are so important! Finally, with the daily prayers, we will spend a week growing closer to God!

Want a day-by-day breakdown about what your kids will be learning during their week of Summer Faith Adventure?

Here’s the daily plan with the learning goals:

Day 1

• Learn the story of King David and the original “Kingdom of David”
• Learn who the Master of the Palace was and who that person is in today’s church!
• You will learn what a miter is and even how to make your own!
• Pray a different mystery of the Rosary every day—today pray the 1^st Joyful Mystery!
• Do you know the importance of Baptism? You will learn how Baptism makes us members of God’s family.
• Learn to pray the Angelus

Day 2

• Did you know that David was a shepherd before he was a king?
• You will learn why Jesus calls himself “The Good Shepherd”.
• Pray a different mystery of the Rosary every day—today pray the 3^rd Glorious Mystery!
• Do you know why the Bible has 73 books? You will learn how the Bible was created
• You will learn the importance of stained glass windows in the Church’s history.
• Learn why the Sacrament of Confirmation is so important
• You will learn about the Sacrament that “continues the mission of the Church until the end of time”
• Do you know why only men can become priests?
• Learn the steps for a priest to become a bishop.

Day 3

• Learn more about the Kingdom of David, and why Solomon was called “the Wise”
• Learn why Confession is such an important Sacrament
• Did you know that you are speaking directly to Christ through the priest in Confession?
• Learn how Jesus instituted the Sacrament of the Eucharist
• Learn why the Eucharist is the fulfillment of the Passover meal
• Pray a different mystery of the Rosary every day—today pray the 5^th Luminous Mystery!

Day 4

• Watch as we learn even more about the Annunciation
• Learn how David became king and how all the others after him became kings
• Pray a different mystery of the Rosary every day—today pray the 2^nd Luminous Mystery!
• You will learn about the Holy Family and how important they were to each other
• Learn how the Sacrament of Marriage is extremely important to the Church

Day 5

• Learn about Mary and the Communion of Saints in the New Kingdom of David
• Pray a different mystery of the Rosary every day—today pray the 5th Glorious Mystery!
• Learn about the “Church Triumphant, the Church Suffering, and the Church Militant”.
•  Do you know what Purgatory is and why God gives it to us?
• You will learn of the Scriptural basis for the Anointing of the Sick

Looking for a shopping list of what supplies you will need during the week of at-home camp? Most of the needs for crafts and snacks will be things around your house, but we have also created this list to help you prepare!

Also, don’t forget your Summer Faith Adventure Activity Books!

Yes, yes–you can print off everything absolutely free from the daily webpages…HOWEVER–our experience from running this in years past was that some moms, dads, catechists, and kids (!) wanted to save time every morning and $$ on printer ink.

SO: you can now get everything you need already printed and bound for you in our Summer Faith Adventure Activity Books .

The books not only contain more than 50 pages jam-packed with “The Sacraments then-and-now” coloring pages, crosswords, word searches, mazes, code-cracking, crafts, etc.–

PLUS 10 full-color classic Catholic pictures for a make-it-yourself prayer book! Your color printer at home cannot print these beautiful hi-res pictures.

Here’s a fun fact: one of these images is a sweet painting of St Therese arriving at the door to Heaven and the Child Jesus running to meet her with open arms. Our daughter, Therese, cut this picture out and sent it to my mother-in-law in a letter, and last time we visited it was still posted on her computer monitor! The images are that delightful!

And with our 3-pack bulk discount, you can now get an activity book for each child without breaking the bank! Included in the 3-pack purchase is a Leader’s Guide to help you host this Summer Faith Adventure from home!

Snag your 3-pack while supplies last!
 

Third Offering (from CatChat) :

 5 DAY MARVELOUS MYSTERY:
THE MASS COMES ALIVE  

Your At Home VBS includes:

• A daily Action Song Video kids can watch, sing and dance along to.
• A Bible Verse Music Video to help kids learn and memorize God's Word and plant seeds of faith in their hearts and minds.
• 10 VBS songs to stream from your device anywhere/anytime.
• Printable faith and craft activities.
• Snack and game activities.
• A Saint story and coloring page.
• Connection questions to spark meaningful conversations with kids.
• Plus, an opportunity for kids to enter a Summer VBS Coloring Contest and win a exciting prizes.

This online At Home VBS will be available for both individual families and parishes.

Sign up to receive more info regarding this new At Home Online VBS Experience!

CLICK HERE