Beatitales

Author : Jared Dees
Publisher : Formative Fiction
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2019-07-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1733204806

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Beatitales by Jared Dees Pdf

Help children understand the meaning of each of the Beatitudes through the power of story. The eighty fables and parables in this short story collection for kids will give young people a greater appreciation for the ways they can live out the teachings of Jesus from the Bible. Children will encounter stories told in the classic tradition of Aesop's fables with knights, kings, bears, birds, dogs, wolves, ants, worms, trees, flowers, pencils, household appliances, and more. The collection also features modern day parables with both children and adults living out the Beatitudes. Parents can read stories to their children before bed or give their kids the chance to experience the stories themselves in their private reading time. Likewise, religious educators can share them with their students to help guide them in their faith formation. Popular author, keynote speaker, and founder of The Religion Teacher, Jared Dees, makes his debut in children's fiction with these delightful and inspiring tales that kids and adults alike will cherish and enjoy.

Author : Kathy DellaTorre O'Keefe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0809167565

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Child's Guide to the Beatitudes by Kathy DellaTorre O'Keefe Pdf

An introduction to the Catholic doctrine of the Beatitudes.

Author : Jared Dees
Publisher : Ave Maria Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2013-05-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781594713859

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31 Days to Becoming a Better Religious Educator by Jared Dees Pdf

Creator of the popular website The Religion Teacher, Jared Dees shares practical, easy-to-use teaching strategies and exercises for spiritual growth in his book 31 Days to Becoming a Better Religious Educator. These components are designed to improve the effectiveness of any busy religious educator. Volunteer catechists and professional religion teachers are responsible for two unique and challenging tasks: sharing (and assessing) information and the spiritual formation of their students. This succinct, practical resource helps busy catechists and religion teachers with both tasks and is designed for use either over consecutive days in one month, or by specific themes that encourage personal improvement in areas of discipleship, service, leadership, and overall teaching. Each of the thirty-one days includes a clear title that gives the lesson theme, a quotation from Scripture, an introduction to the exercise, step-by-step actions to take for the day, and spiritual enrichment ideas for the educator.

Author : Nikki Moustaki
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2015-02-10
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780805096521

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The Bird Market of Paris by Nikki Moustaki Pdf

"This may be the most original cross-species love story I've ever read. Part travelogue, part recovery memoir, and one hundred percent compelling." —Gwen Cooper, author of the New York Times bestselling Homer's Odyssey: A Fearless Feline Tale, or How I Learned About Love and Life with a Blind Wonder Cat "[An] epiphany-provoking gem of a story, skillfully crafted, vivid and rich with feeling." —Richard Blanco, Presidential Inaugural Poet and author of The Prince of los Cocuyos: A Miami Childhood "A stunning, exceptional memoir from a woman who truly understands and appreciates birds . . . A captivating, heart-warming tale and a delightful, inspiring read." —Joanna Burger, author of The Parrot Who Owns Me: The Story of a Relationship An avian expert and poet shares a true story of beloved birds, a remarkable grandfather, a bad-girl youth—and an astonishing redemption Nikki Moustaki, author of The Bird Market of Paris, grew up in 1980s Miami, the only child of parents who worked, played, and traveled for luxury sports car dealerships. At home, her doting grandmother cooked for and fed her, but it was her grandfather—an evening-gown designer, riveting storyteller, and bird expert—who was her mentor and dearest companion. Like her grandfather, Nikki fell hard for birds. "Birds filled my childhood," she writes, "as blue filled the sky." Her grandfather showed her how to hypnotize chickens, sneak up on pigeons, and handle baby birds. He gave her a white dove to release for luck on each birthday. And he urged her to, someday, visit the bird market of Paris. But by the time Nikki graduated from college and moved to New York City, she was succumbing to alcohol and increasingly unable to care for her flock. When her grandfather died, guilt-ridden Nikki drank even more. In a last-ditch effort to honor her grandfather, she flew to France hoping to visit the bird market of Paris to release a white dove. Instead, something astonishing happened there that saved Nikki's life.

Author : Jared Dees
Publisher : Ave Maria Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2016-03-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781594716201

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To Heal, Proclaim, and Teach by Jared Dees Pdf

Popular author, catechist, and creator of The Religion Teacher website Jared Dees learned a valuable lesson from his students: teaching is not the same as evangelization. He found instead—as in Jesus’ own ministry—if you focus first on healing the wounded, then proclaiming the Word of God, and finally teaching, you can bring people of all ages to Christ. Using examples from his own teaching, stories from the Bible, and the lives of the saints, Dees offers a fresh and engaging approach and practical ideas for following the ministry of Jesus in your own work. Jesus had a threefold ministry on Earth: to heal the sick and wounded, proclaim the Good News, and teach those who became his disciples. It’s an approach imitated by the saints throughout history and continues to be the cornerstone of successful ministry in parishes, Catholic schools, and other vibrant programs today. Jared Dees—author of 31 Days to Becoming a Better Religious Educator—will help you understand how Jesus’ ministry transformed lives through biblical examples such as Paul, Bartimaeus, the centurion’s servant, and the woman at the well. He shares the importance of healing through the ministries of saints, such as Mother Teresa, Br. André Bessette, Ignatius of Loyola, and Fr. Damien of Molokai. In To Heal, Proclaim, and Teach, Dees offers practical examples of how to apply Jesus’ threefold ministry to everyday life: allow yourself to be constantly evangelized; learn to help others through both good and bad times; and root yourself in community. He also suggests examples of ministries that are effectively reaching the faithful of all ages today, including Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Life Teen, Teens Encounter Christ, Theology on Tap, FOCUS, and Christ Renews His Parish. Dees will guide you with practical ways to imitate Jesus’ ministry in your own classrooms and faith formation programs at all levels. To Heal, Proclaim, and Teach was a 2017 winner of the Association of Catholic Publishers Excellence in Publishing Award: Resources for Ministry (Third Place) and the Catholic Press Association Book Award: Pastoral Ministry (Third Place).

Author : Jared Dees
Publisher : Ave Maria Press
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2017-03-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781594716744

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Praying the Angelus by Jared Dees Pdf

The Angelus is a centuries-old Catholic devotion that recalls the annunciation of Christ’s birth by the Angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary. In Praying the Angelus, popular author and speaker Jared Dees reinvigorates the devotion, shares intimately from his own experience of it, shows us how to get started, and enriches the practice with original meditations to reflect on the words of both the Angelus and the Regina Caeli. Jared Dees was twenty-seven and in his fourth year of teaching religion in a Catholic school when he first experienced the Angelus. The creator of The Religion Teacher website allows the devotion to anchor his prayer life and challenge him to daily conversion of heart and will. Dees introduces the Angelus devotion and explores its rich history and significance for the Church. As spiritual companion and guide, he offers meditations on the words and images of both the Angelus and the Regina Caeli, which is prayed during the Easter season. We find lessons about the power of repetitive prayer, the humility of being a disciple, the importance of admitting time belongs to God, the wisdom of taking time with discernment, and the joy of resting in the Lord’s presence. He shares personal stories of the life-change power of the Angelus and guides both newcomers and those already familiar with the prayer to contemplate the mysteries of salvation that lie at the heart of the devotion—the Annunciation, Incarnation, and Resurrection. Named for the opening words of the devotion's first prayer in Latin, "The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary," the Angelus is typically prayed at 6:00 a.m., noon, and 6:00 p.m. each day. Likewise the Regina Caeli is named for the opening lines of its prayer, "Queen of heaven, rejoice, alleluia." Praying the Angelus is supported by Dees’s website, TheAngelusPrayer.com, where people can gather online to participate in and share this devotion with others.

Author : Jared Dees
Publisher : Ave Maria Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2018-09-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781594718625

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Christ in the Classroom by Jared Dees Pdf

If the goal of catechesis is to cultivate an encounter with Christ, why do religious educators spend so much time focused almost exclusively on ideas and not experiences? The reason is that many have never been shown a method that inspires the heart while also instructing the mind. Jared Dees, creator of the popular website The Religion Teacher, shows how applying the steps of lectio divina to teaching can reorient religious education toward encountering the person of Christ rather than merely sharing information about him. In Christ in the Classroom, Catholic author and speaker Jared Dees applies the five steps of lectio divina—reading/learning, meditation, prayer, contemplation, and action—to the ministry of catechesis. He offers teachers and catechists a practical framework for preparing lessons that broaden the focus of teaching from mostly intellectual learning to also encountering Christ in prayer, reflection, and action. Using this method, students and catechists come to know intimately the person of Christ at the same time that they are learning the tenets and traditions of the Church. Dees shares stories of success and failure from his own teaching experience and he offers dozens of field-tested strategies, tactics, and teaching methods to effectively integrate the steps of lectio divina into the classroom or other catechetical setting. Outfitted with these tools, both experienced and new religious educators will feel confident in their ability to teach effectively and lead their students to a life-changing encounter with Jesus.

Author : Jared Dees
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2020-05-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1733204849

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Do Not Be Afraid by Jared Dees Pdf

Discover dozens of Bible stories your kids need to hear in these trying times. Give your children the gift of hope by sharing this collection of Bible stories from the Old and New Testament. We all go through challenging days and fear-filled times. The stories contained in this book offer God's hope within the darkness. You and your kids will read stories of hope in the lives of Old Testament heroes like Noah, Sarah, Moses, Ruth, David, Elijah, and Isaiah. You will reflect on the life and resurrection of Jesus and the many healing miracles he performed as well as the hope-filled parables he told. Jared Dees, founder of TheReligionTeacher.com and author of Beatitales, uses his experience as a religious educator and father of young children to offer this collection of heart-felt stories of hope for young people. Each short Bible story in this book includes a brief introduction, an easy-to-read retelling of events, and reflection questions to share with children. Reading these stories will open up new ways for children to strengthen their relationship with God.

Author : Jared Dees
Publisher : Formative Fiction
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2019-12-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1733204822

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Tales of the Ten Commandments by Jared Dees Pdf

Help children learn to live out the Ten Commandments through the power of story. The fifty fables and parables in this short story collection for kids will inspire young people to grow closer to God through a deeper understanding and appreciation for the commandments given to Moses in the Bible. Children will encounter stories told in the classic tradition of Aesop's fables with birds, dogs, rabbits, lions, trees, flowers, and more. The collection also features modern parables with both children and adults who learn to live the Ten Commandments. Parents can read stories to their children before bed or give their kids the chance to experience the stories themselves in their private reading time. Likewise, religious educators can share them with their students to help guide them in their faith formation.From Jared Dees, founder of TheReligionTeacher.com and author of Beatitales, comes this collection of fables to help children strengthen their Christian faith and grow in their relationship with God.

Author : Lisa M. Hendey
Publisher : Paraclete Press (MA)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1640601627

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I Am God's Storyteller by Lisa M. Hendey Pdf

I Am God's Storyteller invites children to use their gifts and asks them to be "God's storytellers," helping them to understand that our world needs them now more than ever to shine God's light.

Author : Carey Wallace
Publisher : Workman Publishing Company
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-31
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781523503940

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Stories of the Saints by Carey Wallace Pdf

Performing Miracles. Facing Wild Lions. Confronting Demons. Transforming the World. From Augustine to Mother Teresa, officially canonized as St. Teresa of Calcutta, discover seventy of the best-known and best-loved saints and read their riveting stories. Meet Joan of Arc, whose transcendent faith compelled her to lead an army when the king’s courage failed. Francis of Assisi, whose gentleness tamed a man-eating wolf. Valentine, a bishop in the time of ancient Rome, who spoke so often of Christ’s love that his saint’s day, February 12, has been associated with courtly love since the Middle Ages. St. Thomas Aquinas, the great teacher. Peter Claver, who cared for hundreds of thousands of people on slave ships after their voyage as captives. And Bernadette, whose vision of Mary instructed her to dig the spring that became the healing waters of Lourdes. Each saint is illustrated in a dramatic and stylized full-color portrait, and included in every entry are the saint’s dates, location, emblems, feast days, and patronage. Taken together, these stories create a rich, inspiring, and entertaining history of faith and courage. For kids age 10 and up. A perfect gift for Confirmation.

Author : Jared Dees
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2021-11-22
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1954135041

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Advent with the Angels by Jared Dees Pdf

Invite your children on a journey through Advent and Christmas with the angels by their side. The days leading up to Christmas are filled with anticipation. It is an exciting time of year. It can also be a time for everyone, even kids, to easily forget that Jesus is the real reason for the season. This book of daily devotions will fill the hearts and minds of children with faith and hope during Advent and Christmas. On each day of the Advent season, kids and families will pray with the words spoken by the angels in the New Testament to Zechariah, Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds. The goal is to imagine the angels speaking these words directly to us. With each of the Bible verses comes a reflection question, a short meditation, and a simple prayer for the day. At the end of Advent, kids can continue to reflect on the words of the angels on Christmas Day and then through the first week of Christmas.

Author : Katherine Bogner
Publisher : Emmaus Road Publishing
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2022-01-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781645851783

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Through the Year with Mary: Ponder and Pray Together with Children by Katherine Bogner Pdf

For two-thousand years, Christians around the world have sought the Blessed Virgin Mary as a guide to growing closer to her Son, Jesus. Through Scripture, Catholic teaching, devotions, and countless works of art, we come to see Mary as our Mother, too. Through the Year with Mary by Katherine Bogner brings together the Church’s traditions in one place and provides a year-long plan for coming to know and love the Mother of God through Weekly passages from Scripture, saints, and scholars Reflections to nurture your understanding of Marian teaching and devotion Sacred art from around the world Marian prayers to teach you to grow closer to Jesus through Mary This comprehensive resource will help adults and children alike to entrust themselves to the most loving Mother of Jesus. Through the Year with Mary has received the nihil obstat and imprimatur. Nihil obstat: Msgr. Philip D. Halfacre, V.G. Censor Librorum Imprimatur: Most Rev. Daniel R. Jenky, C.S.C. Bishop of Peoria September 15, 2021

Author : Jennifer Fulwiler
Publisher : Ignatius Press
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2016-10-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781621641520

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Something other than God by Jennifer Fulwiler Pdf

Jennifer Fulwiler told herself she was happy. Why wouldn't she be? She made good money as a programmer at a hot tech start-up, had just married a guy with a stack of Ivy League degrees, and lived in a twenty-first-floor condo where she could sip sauvignon blanc while watching the sun set behind the hills of Austin. Raised in a happy, atheist home, Jennifer had the freedom to think for herself and play by her own rules. Yet a creeping darkness followed her all of her life. Finally, one winter night, it drove her to the edge of her balcony, making her ask once and for all why anything mattered. At that moment everything she knew and believed was shattered. Asking the unflinching questions about life and death, good and evil, led Jennifer to Christianity, the religion she had reviled since she was an awkward, sceptical child growing up in the Bible Belt. Mortified by this turn of events, she hid her quest from everyone except her husband, concealing religious books in opaque bags as if they were porn and locking herself in public bathroom stalls to read the Bible. Just when Jennifer had a profound epiphany that gave her the courage to convert, she was diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition-and the only treatment was directly at odds with the doctrines of her new-found faith. Something other than God is a poignant, profound and often funny tale of one woman who set out to find the meaning of life and discovered that true happiness sometimes requires losing it all.

Author : Jared Dees
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2020-07-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1733204865

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Take and Eat by Jared Dees Pdf