Truth in the Heart
The Sisters of Mary Mother of the Eucharist offer a series of lively catechetical lessons for children first through fifth grade.
Local Pilgrimages
4/1/2011
Sister Amata Veritas gives us a look at some holy places to visit that are right in our own backyard.
Pilgrimages in the Americas
Sister Amata Veritas introduces us to a view of the most popular pilgrimage destinations in the Americas
Pilgrimages Around the World
Sister Amata Veritas takes a look at some of the most popular pilgrimage spots in the world.
Living the Faith: a Pilgrim
Sister Amata Veritas teaches about the unique role of a pilgrim and how we are all pilgrims on a journey to our Heaven home.
Free to Love Our Neighbor Pt. 2
Sister Elizabeth Ann continues her lesson for 4th graders by looking at the remaining four Commandments.
Free to Love Our Neighbor Pt. 1
Sister Elizabeth Ann continues her lesson for 4th grade students on the Ten Commandments by looking at three of them that relate specifically to loving our neighbors.
Free to Love God
Sister Elizabeth Ann teaches a 4th grade lesson about the first three Commandments and how following God’s laws leads to holiness.
From Slavery to Freedom
Sister Elizabeth Ann begins her lesson for 4th graders on the Ten Commandments with the story of Moses and the Israelites’ escape from Egypt.
Temptation & Deliverance From Evil
5/1/2011
Sr. Teresa Benedicta concludes her lesson for Grade 3, with an explanation of temptation, and deliverance from evil.
Our Daily Bread
Sister Teresa Benedicta continues her look at prayer for Grade 3, discussing what "Our Daily Bread" means.
Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will
Sister Teresa Benedicta gives a lesson for Grade 3 on verious aspects of our prayers, this time focusing on "Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done."
Hallowed Be Thy Name
In a lesson for Grade 3, Sr. Teresa Benedicta explores prayers and the passage, "Hallowed be Thy name."
Salve Regina
Sr. Mary Joseph and Sister Amata Veritas conclude the lesson for Grade 2 with a look at Salve Regina.
Regina Caeli
Sister Amata Veritas and Sister Mary Jospeh give a Grade 2 lesson on Regina Caeli.
Ave Regina Caelorum
In another lesson for Grade 2, Sisters Amata Veritas and Mary Joseph teach about Ave Regina Caelorum.
Alma Redemptoris Mater
Sisters Amata Veritas and Mary Joseph give a lesson for 2nd grade students on Alma edemptoris Mater.
The Last Four Beatitudes
Sister Mary David concludes her lesson for first graders, discussing the Last Four Beatitudes.
The First Four Beatitudes
In another lesson for grade 1, Sister Mary David teaches about the First Four Beatitudes.
Want to Be Happy?
Sister Mary David continues her first grade lesson, and looks at happiness and how to be happy.
You Are a Special Kind of Creature
Sister Mary David teaches that "You are a special kind of creature," for first grade.
Marriage and Holy Orders
4/1/2010
Sister Amata Veritas concludes her lessons on the seven sacraments with Marriage and Holy Orders, two sacraments made to build up and strength God’s family.
Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick
Sister Amata Veritas explains that Jesus gave us two sacraments designed especially to wash away sin and give strength at the moment of death. These are called Confession and the Anointing of the Sick.
The Eucharist: Source and Summit
Sister Amata Veritas introduces us to the sacrament of all sacraments: The Eucharist.
The Sacraments of Initiation
Sister Amata Veritas explains why three of the Sacraments are known as the Sacraments of Initiation and how Baptism is your ticket to enter into God’s Divine Life.
The Sacraments
Sister Amata Veritas explains that the Divine Life is through the Seven Sacraments, and she teaches what exactly a sacrament is and why Jesus gave them to us.
What Does Confirmation Do?
5/15/2010
Sister Thomas Aquinas explores the many fruits and blessings of Confirmation, the various gifts of the Holy Spirit and how new grace fills your soul and makes you ready to be a witness for Jesus. Grade 4.
The Celebration of Confirmation
Sr. Thomas Aquinas talks about what happens during the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation, why you need to pick a sponser and what the signs and symbols mean. Grade 4.
The Sacrament of the Holy Spirit
7/1/2010
Sister Thomas Aquinas explains the special role the Holy Spirit plays in the Sacrament of Confirmation. Grade 4.
The Sacrament of Confirmation
Sister Thomas Aquinas continues her lesson on the Sacrament of Confirmation by explaining what Confirmation does to our souls, why it leaves a lasting mark and how it makes us witnesses. Grade 4.
The Seven Sacraments
Sister Thomas Aquinas begins a journey to discover what the Sacrament of Confirmation is all about and her first stop is a review of what a sacrament is and explains all seven. Grade 4.
I Believe in the Resurrection and Life Ever After
6/1/2010
Sister Teresa Benedicta concludes her study of the Creed with a lesson on "We Believe in the"resurrection of the body and life everlasting." Grade 3.
I Believe in the Forgiveness of Sins
Sister Teresa Benedicta continues her study of the Creed with a lesson on "We Believe in the forgiveness of sins."
I Believe in the Communion of Saints
Sister Teresa Benedicta continues her study of the Creed with a lesson on "We believe in the communion of saints and the forgiveness of sins."
I Believe in the Catholic Church
6/24/2010
Sister Teresa Benedicta continues her study of the Creed with a lesson on "We Believe in the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church."
I Believe in the Holy Spirit
6/22/2010
Sr. Teresa Benedicta continues her study of the Creed: “We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Giver of Life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, with the Father and the Son, He is worshiped and glorified. Grade 3.
Catholic Hymns: Te Deum
Sister Mary Joseph teaches about the Te Deum, a hymn of praise written by St. Ambrose.
Catholic Hymns: Panis Agnelicus
7/9/2010
Sister Mary Joseph and the Truth in the Heart Choir explores another hymn written by St. Thomas Aquinas in honor of the Holy Eucharist, the Panis Angelicus
Catholic Hymns: Tantum Ergo
Sing along with the Truth in the Heart Choir as Sister Mary Joseph teaches us about the history of the Tantum Ergo, a hymn written by St. Thomas Aquinas over 700 years ago.
Catholic Hymns: Vexilla Regis
7/6/2010
Sister Mary Joseph continues her exploration of the great Catholic hymns with the Vexilla Regis, a hymn written by St. Fortunatus in honor of a relic of the True Cross.
Catholic Hymns:Pange Ligua
Sr. Mary Joseph explores the history of the Pange Lingua, a hymn written in honor of the Triumph of the Cross.
Jesus, the Victorious King and Mary, Queen
1/1/2010
The conclusion to Sister Mary David's exploration of important kings and queens in the Old Testament with a lesson on the victorious Kingship of Jesus.
King Solomon and Jesus, and the Sorrowful King
Sister Mary David explores important kings and queens in the Old Testament with a lesson on the temple that King Solomon built and reveals how Jesus is really a King, too.
King David and King Solomon
Sister Mary David 's study of kings and queens in the Old Testament continues with a lesson on David’s dramatic kingship and the rise of his son, Solomon.
Saul's Fall and David's Rise
Sister Mary David continues her exploration of important kings and queens in the Old Testament with a lesson on how King David came to power.
Samuel and Saul
Sister Mary David begins her exploration of important kings and queens in the Old Testament with a lesson on the Prophet Samuel and the kingship of Saul. Grade 1.
Christ's Call and Your Mission in the Church
6/19/2009
Sister Amata Veritas explains why the Church calls us to be saints, in this engaging catechism lesson for children (5th Grade).
Universal Call to Holiness
Sister Amata Veritas talks about what it means to be holy in an engaging catechism lesson for children. Fifth Grade.
The Church as One
Sister Amata Veritas explains what we mean when we say that the Church is one, in this engaging catechism lesson for children (5th Grade).
Four Marks of the Church and the Church as Apostolic
4/15/2009
Sr. Amata Veritas discusses the Four Marks: One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic.
The Church Mystery
Sister Amata Veritas teaches about how God has a very important plan for all mankind and the Church is a part of that plan.
The Battle of Prayer
6/4/2009
Sister Elizabeth Ann talks about how to pray through distractions, in this engaging catechism lesson for children (4th Grade).
How to Pray Pt. 2
6/8/2009
Part two of a lesson Sr. Elizabeth Ann gives on how to pray with the Bible. Fourth grade.
How to Pray Pt. 1
Part one of a lesson Sr. Elizabeth Ann gives on how to pray with the Bible. Fourth grade.
Getting Ready to Pray
6/5/2009
Sr. Elizabeth Ann teaches about getting ready to pray, and how we prepare for prayer. Fourth grade.
What Is Prayer?
6/2/2009
Sister Elizabeth Ann explains what it means to pray in this engaging catechetical lesson for children (Grade Level 4).
Ascension and Judgment
5/1/2009
Sr. Teresa Benedicta talks about Christ’s Ascension and judgement of mankind as she goes through the articles of the Creed in this engaging catechism lesson for children (3rd Grade).
Resurrection
Sr. Teresa Benedicta talks about Christ’s resurrection as she goes through the articles of the Creed in this engaging catechism lesson for children (3rd Grade).
Atonement and Redemption
5/19/2009
Sr. Teresa Benedicta talks about why man needs a Savior, as she goes through the articles of the Creed in this engaging catechism lesson for children (3rd Grade).
The Son of God Become Man
Sr. Teresa Benedicta talks about why God became man, as she goes through the articles of the Creed in this engaging catechism lesson for children (3rd Grade).
I Believe in Jesus Christ
Sr. Teresa Benedicta explores what it means to believe in Jesus, as she goes through the articles of the Creed in this engaging catechism lesson for children (3rd Grade).
Apostolic Succession
Sister Thomas Aquinas explains how the bishops and the Pope can trace their line of authority back to the 12 Apostles in this engaging catechetical lesson for children (Grade Level 2).
The Apostles' Creed
Sister Thomas Aquinas explores the meaning of the Apostles' Creed and how it unites Catholics, in this engaging catechism lesson for children ( 2nd Grade).
Apostolic Tradition
Sister Thomas Aquinas explains why Apostolic Tradition is one of the pillars of the Church, in this engaging catechetical lesson for children (Grade Level 2).
The Four Marks
5/13/2009
Sister Thomas Aquinas explains how to identity the four marks of the True Church, founded by Christ Himself, in this engaging catechetical lesson for children (Grade Level 2).
Primacy of Peter
1/1/2009
Sister Thomas Aquinas explains why St. Peter was given primacy over the other apostles, in an engaging catechetical lesson for children (Grade Level 2).
Second Coming
Sister Mary David explains what the Second Coming of Christ is in this engaging catechetical lesson for children (Grade Level 1).
Communion in Holy Things
Sister Mary David explores the communion we have in sacraments in this engaging catechetical lesson for children (Grade Level 1).
Communion Among Holy Persons
Sister Mary David studies the lives of holy persons in this engaging catechetical lesson for children (Grade Level 1).
The Church and the Pope
Sister Mary David examines the question, what is the Church and who is its leader, in this engaging catechetical lesson for children (Grade Level 1).
The Mystical Body of Christ
Sister Mary David explains what the The Mystical Body of Christ is in this engaging catechetical lesson for children (Grade Level 1).
Vatican II & Pope John Paul II
Sister Amata Veritas concludes her overview for 5th graders of the entire history of the church with the role of the Second Vatican Council and arrival of Pope John Paul II.
The Enlightenment to Vatican I
Sr. Amata Veritas continues her overview for 5th graders of the history of the church with the ‘age of reason’ when men thought they didn’t need God anymore, the persecution suffered by Catholics during the French Revolution and how the Church responded.
The Reformation
Sr. Amata Veritas continues this overview for 5th graders of the entire history of the church with the turbulent time of the Reformation, touching upon the fractions experienced by the Church and the rise of great saints like St. Thomas More.
The Middle Ages
Sister Amata Veritas continues her overview of the entire history of the church with the Middle Ages, the period which saw the development of the first monasteries, cites, universities and the arrival of many great saints.
The Holy Roman Empire
Sister Amata Veritas continues her overview for 5th graders of the entire history of the church with the conversion of Constantine and the establishment of the Holy Roman Empire.
The Early Church
Sister Amata Veritas begins an overview for 5th graders of the entire history of the church at the very beginning with the Apostles and the spread of the early church.
Heroes Are Courageous & Have Self-Control
10/1/2008
Sr. Elizabeth Ann looks at saints that were heroes of courage and fortitude in this engaging catechism lesson for children (curriculum level: 4th grade).
Heroes Make Good Choices & Are Always Fair
10/30/2008
Sr. Elizabeth Ann explains why the saints are witnesses to the power of good choices in this engaging catechism lesson for children (curriculum level: 4th grade).
Heroes of Charity
9/30/2008
Sr. Elizabeth Ann looks at saints that were heroes of charity in this engaging catechism lesson for children (curriculum level: 4th grade).
Heroes of Hope
9/29/2008
Sr. Elizabeth Ann looks at saints that were heroes of hope in this engaging catechism lesson for children (curriculum level: 4th grade).
Heroes of Faith
9/26/2008
Sr. Elizabeth Ann looks at saints that were heroes of faith in this engaging catechism lesson for children (curriculum level: 4th grade).
What Is a Hero of Virtue
9/20/2008
Sr. Elizabeth Ann explores the meaning of heroic virtue as witnessed by the lives of the saints in this engaging catechism lesson for children (curriculum level: 4th grade).
Creator of Things Seen and Unseen
Sr. Teresa Benedicta offers an engaging catechism lesson for children, this lesson explores God as Creator (3rd Grade).
Creator of Heaven and Earth
Sr. Teresa Benedicta looks at God in his role as Creator in this engaging catechism lesson for children (curriculum level: 3rd grade).
What Is the Father Like
9/22/2008
Sr. Teresa Benedicta looks at the attributes of God the Father in this engaging catechism lesson for children (curriculum level: 3rd Grade).
The Father, the Almighty
7/29/2008
Giving God Everything
7/17/2008
Sr. Teresa Benedicta explains why we are called to give God everything, in this engaging catechism lesson for children (3rd Grade).
I Believe in One God
Sr. Teresa Benedicta explores what it means to believe in God, in this engaging catechism lesson for children (3rd Grade).
Easter Vigil, Pt. 2
3/1/2008
Sister Mary Joseph explores the meaning of the Easter Vigil in this engaging catechism lesson for children (Catechetical Level: 2nd grade ).
Easter Vigil, Pt. 1
Good Friday
3/3/2008
Sister Mary Joseph offers a catechetical lesson for children, exploring the supreme importance of Good Friday in Catholic life and liturgy (Grade 2).
Holy Thursday
Sister Mary Joseph offers a catechetical lesson for children, exploring the supreme importance of Holy Thursday in Catholic life and liturgy (Grade 2).
Palm Sunday
Sister Mary Joseph offers a catechetical lesson for children, exploring the history and liturgical significance of Palm Sunday (Grade 2).
History and Symbol for the Liturgies of Holy Week
Sister Mary Joseph offers a catechetical lesson for children on the symbols that fill the liturgies of Holy Week and their historical significance. ( Grade 2).
The Ascension and Second Coming
1/7/2008
Sr. Mary David discusses the Lord's Ascension and mysterious Second Coming in this engaging catechism lesson for children (curriculum level: 1st grade).
The Resurrection
Sr. Mary David explores the mystery of the Resurrection in this engaging catechism lesson for children (curriculum level: 1st grade).
The Passion and Death of Our Lord
Sister Mary David offers a catechetical lesson on the Institution of the Eucharist and the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary ( Grade Level 1).
The Public Life of Christ
Sister Mary David offers a catechetical lesson on the public life of Our Lord, focusing on the proclamation of the Kingdom of God. First grade.
The Childhood of Christ
Sister Mary David teaches on the Presentation and the Finding of Jesus in the temple. (1st Grade Level).
The Incarnation
Sr. Mary David explores the mystery of the Incarnation in this engaging catechism lesson for children (curriculum level: 1st grade).