Coaching Parents Coaching parents to form their own children in faith |
| The Elements of Coaching Parents From Baptism to Adulthood, Parents Guide Their Children. Diocesan Workshops on this are now being presented by Leisa Anslinger! Click here to see the current schedule. Click here to contact Leisa to schedule one in your Diocese. Generous sponsorship is available from 23rd Publications, Our Sunday Visitor Curriculum and this Web Site. |
| Baptism is where the journey of Growing Up Catholic begins both for parents and for their child. |
God's Own Child
by Bill and Patty Coleman
(all print products)
God's Own Child provides a way for you to
begin the process of growing up Catholic
in each child's life. This is an appealing, proven,
hands-on, adaptable resource to help you
coach parents as they prepare for the
baptism of their child. It works equally well
for parents who are newcomers, returning
Catholics, or regular parishioners. It is easy to
use and can be incorporated easily into existing
parish schedules. Find it here.
by Bill and Patty Coleman
(all print products)
God's Own Child provides a way for you to
begin the process of growing up Catholic
in each child's life. This is an appealing, proven,
hands-on, adaptable resource to help you
coach parents as they prepare for the
baptism of their child. It works equally well
for parents who are newcomers, returning
Catholics, or regular parishioners. It is easy to
use and can be incorporated easily into existing
parish schedules. Find it here.
Entrusted to Your Care
by Leisa Anslinger
(all reproducible E-products)
Using letters, e-mail and personal contact,
Entrusted to Your Care will help you
implement a "bridge between baptism and
early childhood." These clever resources are
aimed at busy young parents who may or may
not be active in parish life themselves.
Supported by a strong web site, this resource
will prepare both child and parents for First
Penance and First Communion.
Find it here.
by Leisa Anslinger
(all reproducible E-products)
Using letters, e-mail and personal contact,
Entrusted to Your Care will help you
implement a "bridge between baptism and
early childhood." These clever resources are
aimed at busy young parents who may or may
not be active in parish life themselves.
Supported by a strong web site, this resource
will prepare both child and parents for First
Penance and First Communion.
Find it here.
| After Baptism the process of Growing Up Catholic is in the hands of the parents or guardians. |
Growing Up Catholic
First Penance (Reconciliation)
(all reproducible E-products)
This is a complete system for coaching parents
to form their own children in preparation for
celebrating Penance for the first time. Parents
meet at the parish with their child, sharing in a
parish event with other parents-with-children.
The catechist becomes a coach, and the
resource used is just EXCELLENT!
Parents and children both love it! Find it here.
First Penance (Reconciliation)
(all reproducible E-products)
This is a complete system for coaching parents
to form their own children in preparation for
celebrating Penance for the first time. Parents
meet at the parish with their child, sharing in a
parish event with other parents-with-children.
The catechist becomes a coach, and the
resource used is just EXCELLENT!
Parents and children both love it! Find it here.
Growing Up Catholic
Confirmation in restored order
(all reproducible E-products)
If your diocese is one in which Confirmation is
celebrated before First Communion, then this
is the resource for you. Connecting
Confirmation with Eucharist, this preparation
process is hailed as the perfect way to help
parents form their own children.
Find it here
Confirmation in restored order
(all reproducible E-products)
If your diocese is one in which Confirmation is
celebrated before First Communion, then this
is the resource for you. Connecting
Confirmation with Eucharist, this preparation
process is hailed as the perfect way to help
parents form their own children.
Find it here
Growing Up Catholic
First Communion (Eucharist)
(all reproducible E-products)
Initiation is concluded when the child begins
receiving Holy Communion. Like the two
above, this process is one in which parents are
coached to form their own children for this key
moment, making it formation that lasts a
lifetime!
Find it here
First Communion (Eucharist)
(all reproducible E-products)
Initiation is concluded when the child begins
receiving Holy Communion. Like the two
above, this process is one in which parents are
coached to form their own children for this key
moment, making it formation that lasts a
lifetime!
Find it here
| After the Sacraments when we often "lose" children in our programs, this process provides a rich way to help the whole family develop as a household of faith. |
Partnering with Parents
by Leisa Anslinger
(all reproducible E-products)
Coaching parents to pass on our faith to their children is
a process of partnership between the parish and
parents, drawing on the gifts of the pastor, catechetical
leader, catechists and the parents of children of all ages.
Two types of gatherings form this process:
• Parent Learning Centers, in which parents are
given guidance in reinforcing essential themes of our
faith that children learn during parish catechetical
processes (parish catechetical program or Catholic
school).
• Whole Family Catechesis, in which parents and
children explore together key elements of our faith in a
process that takes place at the parish with other
families.
Find all these resources here.
by Leisa Anslinger
(all reproducible E-products)
Coaching parents to pass on our faith to their children is
a process of partnership between the parish and
parents, drawing on the gifts of the pastor, catechetical
leader, catechists and the parents of children of all ages.
Two types of gatherings form this process:
• Parent Learning Centers, in which parents are
given guidance in reinforcing essential themes of our
faith that children learn during parish catechetical
processes (parish catechetical program or Catholic
school).
• Whole Family Catechesis, in which parents and
children explore together key elements of our faith in a
process that takes place at the parish with other
families.
Find all these resources here.
| Sacrament Prep (all print products) On Our Way with Jesus |
On Our Way with Jesus
We Share in the Eucharist
We Prepare for Reconciliation
(all print products)
The Best Available Sacrament Preparation for Children, Families,
and Catechists!
• Beautiful and colorful contemporary new design • Easy-to-hold size for
young children (11 x 8.5) • Contemporary illustrations and photos throughout
• “What Have You Learned?” review page at the end of each theme •
Recent changes in the liturgy from the Roman Missal • “My Prayer Book” in
the child’s Eucharist book for children to cut out, assemble, and use for prayer
Click here to find this wonderful resource.
We Share in the Eucharist
We Prepare for Reconciliation
(all print products)
The Best Available Sacrament Preparation for Children, Families,
and Catechists!
• Beautiful and colorful contemporary new design • Easy-to-hold size for
young children (11 x 8.5) • Contemporary illustrations and photos throughout
• “What Have You Learned?” review page at the end of each theme •
Recent changes in the liturgy from the Roman Missal • “My Prayer Book” in
the child’s Eucharist book for children to cut out, assemble, and use for prayer
Click here to find this wonderful resource.
| Coach parents before baptism |
| Coach parents after baptism |
| Coach parents at the time of First Penance and First Communion |
| Reproducible Resources |
| Printed Book Resources |
| Coach parents during the rest of elementary religious ed |
At Home with the
Sacraments: Baptism
by Peg Bowman
This little resource packs a
wallop for parents who
want to know more about
the sacrament, and it is
especially helpful for
parents preparing their child
for baptism.
Find it here.
Sacraments: Baptism
by Peg Bowman
This little resource packs a
wallop for parents who
want to know more about
the sacrament, and it is
especially helpful for
parents preparing their child
for baptism.
Find it here.
| At Home with the Sacraments by Peg Bowman These little resources help you coach parents who want to know more about the sacraments, and they are especially helpful for parents who take a larger role to prepare their child. Find them here. |
| I Claim You for Christ A retreat-like reproducible Baptism Prep Process for parents preparing for the baptism of their child. This parish-based retreat packet includes everything you need: talk outlines, schedules, to-do lists, prayer services, handouts and more... It is especially well designed for young couples or single parents who no longer have an active practice of their faith. For this one price, you may reproduce this as needed for use within your parish. Find it here. |
| Coach parents during preparation for Confirmation Please click here |
Great Expectations: A pastoral guide
It’s no surprise that most adult Catholics remain active in their faith because they were formed by
their parents. This is the kind of faith formation that lasts a lifetime!
Study after study highlights the importance of parental example. This leads to the important
conclusion that those who work in parish ministry as volunteers or leaders must find a way to bring
parents into the learning experience of their children. They must have GREAT EXPECTATIONS of
those parents, expectations the parents will meet if WE PARTNER WITH THEM and coach them
to form their own children.
This book is your guide to all that. It's for catechists, teachers, pastors, principals, and parish
catechetical leaders. Learn to assume a secondary role (as coaches), to help parents play the primary
role (as teachers) in the faith formation of their children. Please click here to find the book.
It’s no surprise that most adult Catholics remain active in their faith because they were formed by
their parents. This is the kind of faith formation that lasts a lifetime!
Study after study highlights the importance of parental example. This leads to the important
conclusion that those who work in parish ministry as volunteers or leaders must find a way to bring
parents into the learning experience of their children. They must have GREAT EXPECTATIONS of
those parents, expectations the parents will meet if WE PARTNER WITH THEM and coach them
to form their own children.
This book is your guide to all that. It's for catechists, teachers, pastors, principals, and parish
catechetical leaders. Learn to assume a secondary role (as coaches), to help parents play the primary
role (as teachers) in the faith formation of their children. Please click here to find the book.
| FREE Parish Workshop to help you introduce coaching to your catechists and parents. Includes outlines, talking points, PowerPoint, handouts, samples, and an excellent FREE Parish Planning Guide, to help you navigate the choices you make as a parish. Please click here to find both the Workshop & Planning Guide |
| Faith on the Run! A series of inexpensive & handy guides for busy parents. You get them as PDF files. Print on 8.5 X 11" regular paper, fold and collate into small booklets. Distribute to every busy parent in your parish. Full of clever and practical hints and suggestions - from the heart of a busy mom. Including suggestions for daily life in busy households, all leading to greater attention to matters of faith – while on the run! Find them here! |
