Resource for Catechetical Ministry
Resources are organized according to topic and contain PDF documents as well as direct links to resources and information from other sites. If there is a particular resource that you are looking for an unable to find, or if you would like to recommend a resource for inclusion, please email [email protected].
Access & Inclusion
Documents and Pastoral Statements
- Guidelines for the Celebration of Sacrament with Persons with Disabilities (USCCB)
- Partners if Faith Formation: Youth with Autism and Developmental Disabilities
- Pastoral Statement of US Catholic Bishops on Persons with Disabilities
- Welcome and Justice for Persons with Disabilities
Parish Advocate
Parish Advocates act on behalf of persons with disabilities to assist the pastor in his role of inviting people to full membership and to share fully in the life of the Parish. Each contact is appointed by the Pastor to serve as a liaison and advocate with persons with disabilities and their parish and between the parish and the Archdiocesan Office for Persons with Disabilities.
PREP Resources
- Adaptive Learning Resources for PREP (Provided by St. Isidore Parish)
- National Catholic Partnership on Disability PREP Resources
- PREP Child Information Form Fillable
- PREP Child Information Form in Spanish Fillable
- Resources for Parish Religious Education
- Resources for Inclusion
- Theological Perspective for Inclusion in PREP
- Tips for Parents Article
- Video 1:Teaching Children How to Pray in American Sign Language
- Video 2: Teaching the Our Father in American Sign Language
- Video: Imitating Mary – A Special Needs Journey (with captions)
- Web Links for Inclusive Religious Education – Annotated
- Workshop Booklet for DRE & Catechists
Sacramental Celebration & Participation
- Guidelines for the Celebration of the Sacraments with Persons with Disabilities
- Guidelines for the Use of Low Gluten Hosts
- Information for Ministers of Holy Communion Related to Persons with Disabilities
- Reconciliation – Parent tips for non-verbal youth
- Reconciliation – Priest tips for non-verbal youth
- Sample Bulletin Announcement Regarding Liturgical Celebrations with Persons with Disabilities
- Sample Intentions to Promote Full Inclusion
Catholic Homeschoolers
Full Curricula Resources (Catholic Faith is intertwined through all subjects)
- Catholic Heritage Curricula
- Catholic Schoolhouse
- Classical Liberal Arts Academy
- Homeschool Connections
- Kolbe Homeschool Academy
- Mater Amabilis
- Mother of Divine Grace
- Our Lady of the Rosary School
- Our Lady of Victory Homeschool
- Queen of All Saints Academy
- Seton Home Study School
Supplemental Resources Recommended by Catholic Homeschoolers
- Ascension Press
- Chosen (Confirmation prep)
- Theology of the Body for Middle School or High School
- Friendly Defender Cards
- The New St. Joseph Baltimore Catechisms (First Communion level, No.1, 2, and 3)
- Into the Deep (full catechesis program)
- Blessed First Communion & Reconciliation Experience by Dynamic Catholic
- Bethlehem Books
- Building Blocks of Faith Series by Kevin and Mary O’Neill
- Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (Montessori program. Note: This program requires CGS Certified Catechists and atriums and is better suited for use in co-ops)
- Catechism of the Seven Sacraments by Kevin and Mary O’Neill
- Catholic Icing (liturgical living ideas)
- Catholic Sprouts
- Chastity Project
- Claritas Studios
- Faith and Life Series
- Holy Heroes
- Home School Connections
- Life of Our Lord for Children by Marigold Hunt
- Masterpiece Donut Shop (Rob Evans Donut Man videos) – You Tube
- My Path to Heaven by Geoffrey Bliss
- Preparing to Receive Jesus Series (Catholic Heritage Curricula)
- Raising Wild Saints
- The Read Aloud Revival with Sarah McKenzie
- The Ruah Woods Institute
- Take it to the Queen by Josephine Nobisso
- Tan Books
- The Apostolate for Family Consecration Family Catechism (2 volume set)
- The Weight of the Mass by Josephine Nobisso
- This Is the Church by Katie Warner
Guidelines, Forms, & Policies
Liturgy
- Children’s Liturgy of the Word Guidelines
- Guidelines for the Composition of the Universal Prayer
- Liturgical Plan for May Processions
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Parish Religious Education
- Attendance Register 8.5x14
- Basic Catechetical Certification Policy
- Certificate of Appreciation
- Faithful Attendance Award
- Home-Based Catechesis Guidelines
- KidTalk Acknowledgement/Opt Out Form: English | Spanish (for Virtual & Home-Based Catechesis Learners)
- KidTalk Opt Out Letter: English | Spanish
- Master Catechetical Certification Policy
- Parish Religious Education Guidelines: English | Spanish
- Perfect Attendance Award
- Permanent Record Card 8.5x5.5
- Permanent Record Card 8.5x11
- Permission Form for Synchronous Learning
- Sample PREP Registration Form: English| Spanish | Bilingual
- St. John Neumann Catechetical Award
Sacraments
- Christian Initiation FAQ
- Guidance on Conditional Baptism
- Guidance for the Implementation of the Revised Order of Penance in an Educational Setting
- Guidance for Preparing for the Sacramental Initiation of School Aged Children
- Guidelines for the Celebration of Sacraments with Persons with Disabilities (USCCB 2017)
- Guidelines for the Reception of Holy Communion
- Guidelines for Sponsors for Baptism & Confirmation
- Policy Statement on the Place for Celebration of Confirmation
- Policy Statement on the Place for Celebration First Penance and First Holy Communion
- Recording the Baptism of Adopted Children
PREP Curriculum
Policies
- Archdiocese of Philadelphia Approved Texts
- USCCB Conformity List
- Policy on Religious Enrichment for Parish, Regional, and Merged Catholic Elementary Schools
AoP Scope & Sequence Charts
- Level 1: English | Spanish
- Level 2: English | Spanish
- Level 3: English | Spanish
- Level 4: English | Spanish
- Level 5: English | Spanish
- Level 6: English | Spanish
- Level 7: English | Spanish
AoP Confirmation Doctrinal Framework
A doctrinal framework was created by the Office for Divine Worship in conjunction with the Office for Catechetical Formation and approved by the Archbishop in 2018. This framework establishes the curricula for the sacrament of Confirmation.
AoP PREP Assessment Study Guides
Study guides for the Archdiocesan mid-year and year-end assessments are provided below in both English and Spanish. Directors of Religious Education seeking copies of the actual Archdiocesan PREP Assessments should email [email protected].
MID-YEAR ASSESSMENTS
- Level 1: English | Spanish
- Level 2: English | Spanish
- Level 3: English | Spanish
- Level 4: English | Spanish
- Level 5: English | Spanish
- Level 6: English | Spanish
YEAR-END ASSESSMENTS
- Level 1: English | Spanish
- Level 2: English | Spanish
- Level 3: English | Spanish
- Level 4: English | Spanish
- Level 5: English | Spanish
- Level 6: English | Spanish
Publisher Correlations to AoP Confirmation Doctrinal Framework
- Loyola Press - Confirmed in the Spirit (2014)
- Loyola Press - Called to be Catholic
- Pflaum - Gifted with the Spirit (2018)
- RCL Benzinger - Confirmation (2009)
- Sadlier - We Live Our Faith, Junior High (2016)
- Sadlier - Believe, Celebrate, Live Confirmation (2018)
- Sophia Institute - Sealed in Fire (2018)
Publisher Correlations to AoP Scope & Sequence Charts
- Loyola Press - Finding God (2021)
- Pflaum - Gospel Weeklies: Promise | Good News | Venture | Visions
- RCL/Benzinger - Be My Disciples (2013)
- Sadlier - We Believe (2011)
- OSV - Alive in Christ (2014): Grades 1 - 6 | Grades 7 & 8
Religion Guidelines
In-depth outlines covering the required content for every grade level.