Teaching the Bible Articles
- Five Ways to Retell A Bible Story With Kids (Can also be found in the Downloadable Guide.)
- “Using Imaginative Retellings in Teaching the Bible.” Saint Mary’s Press.
Online Learning Center
- The Bible Project: The Bible Project creates videos, podcasts, articles, and classes to make the biblical story accessible to everyone, everywhere. They showcase the literary art of the Scriptures and trace the themes found in them from beginning to end. Rather than taking the stance of a specific tradition or denomination, they create materials to elevate the Bible for all people and draw our eyes to its unified message.
Bible Activities Online
- Scripture Activities – Saint Mary’s Press Resource Center: (Hundreds of individual activities, articles, videos, and presentations – available for free)
- Bible Learning Stations – Loyola Press:
- Bible Basics Learning Stations (Broken Link) (4 learning stations)
- Old Testament Learning Stations (Broken Link) (4 learning stations)
- New Testament Learning Stations (Broken Link) (4 learning stations)
- Devotionals, Bible Stories, Bible Study – Kid’s Corner
- Bible Activities for Kids (A Collection of Activities) – The Religion Teacher
- Bible Activities and Articles – The Catechist
- Scripture Articles and Activities – Sadlier Religion
- Children’s Bible Activities and Bible Stories – DLTK
Sunday Readings
- Sunday Connection – Loyola Press: The Sunday Connection provides useful background and activities to better understand the upcoming Sunday’s Scripture readings with activities for grades 1-3, 4-6, 7-8, and families.
- Catholic Gospel Coloring Pages and Worksheets for Sunday Mass – Catholic Mom
Lectio Divina
- Lectio Divina with Children (Broken Link) – Sadlier Publishing
- Lectio Divina (Broken Link) – Loyola Press
- Lectio Divina – U.S. Catholic Bishops
- “Lectio Divina: A Beginner’s Guide.” Elizabeth Manneh. Busted Halo, March 1, 2021
- Lectio Divina (Broken Link? Page wouldn’t load) – American Bible Society
- “The Value of Lectio Divina in Class.” Marlon de la Torre. Catechist
Prayer and Devotionals
- Bible Devotionals – Kid’s Corner
- Living Faith Daily Catholic Devotions – Creative Communications for the Parish
- Praying with Scripture (Broken Link) from Ignatian Spirituality
Recommended Bibles and Books Children’s Story Bible
- Growing in God’s Love: A Story Bible. Elizabeth F. Caldwell and Carol A. Wehrheim, editors. Westminster/John Knox Press, 2018. (Ages 4-8 years old)
- Catholic Bibles from Saint Mary’s Press
- Children: The Catholic Children’s Bible
- Middle School: Breakthrough! The Bible for Young Catholics
- High School: The Catholic Youth Bible
Activity Books
- The Catholic Children’s Bible Coloring Book – Saint Mary’s Press
- The Catholic Children’s Bible: Leader Guide – Saint Mary’s Press
- The Catholic Children’s Bible: Activity Booklet – Saint Mary’s Press
- The Catholic Children’s Bible: Strategic Reading Resource – Saint Mary’s Press
- Breakthrough! The Bible for Young Catholics: Activity Booklet – Saint Mary’s Press
- Breakthrough! The Bible for Young Catholics: Leader Guide – Saint Mary’s Press
- The Catholic Youth Teacher Guide: Old Testament – Saint Mary’s Press
- The Catholic Youth Teacher Guide: New Testament – Saint Mary’s Press
Exercise Files