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.
THY KINGDOM COME, THY WILL
5/1/2011
Sister Teresa Benedicta gives a lesson on verious aspects of our prayers, this time focusing on "Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done." Third grade.
ALMA REDEMPTORIS MATER
Sisters Amata Veritas and Mary Joseph give a lesson for 2nd grade students on Alma edemptoris Mater.
SALVE REGINA
Sr. Mary Joseph and Sister Amata Veritas conclude the lesson for Grade 2 with a look at Salve Regina.
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.
TEMPTATION & DELIVERANCE FROM EVIL
Sr. Teresa Benedicta concludes her lesson with an explanation of temptation and deliverance from evil. Third grade.
THE FIRST FOUR BEATITUDES
In another lesson for grade 1, Sister Mary David teaches about the First Four Beatitudes.
AVE REGINA CAELORUM
In another lesson for Grade 2, Sisters Amata Veritas and Mary Joseph teach about Ave Regina Caelorum.
WANT TO BE HAPPY?
Sister Mary David continues her first grade lesson, and looks at happiness and how to be happy.
HALLOWED BE THY NAME
Sr. Teresa Benedicta explores prayers and the passage, "Hallowed be Thy name". Third grade.
THE LAST FOUR BEATITUDES
Sister Mary David concludes her lesson for first graders, discussing the Last Four Beatitudes.
OUR DAILY BREAD
Sister Teresa Benedicta continues her look at prayer, discussing what "Our Daily Bread" means. Third grade.
REGINA CAELI
Sister Amata Veritas and Sister Mary Jospeh give a Grade 2 lesson on Regina Caeli.
YOU ARE A SPECIAL KIND OF CREATURE
Sister Mary David teaches that "You are a special kind of creature," for first grade.
FREE TO LOVE OUR NEIGHBOR pt. 2
4/1/2011
Sister Elizabeth Ann continues her lesson for 4th graders by looking at the remaining four Commandments.
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.
PILGRIMAGES AROUND THE WORLD
Sister Amata Veritas takes a look at some of the most popular pilgrimage spots in the world. Fifth grade.
PILGRIMAGES IN THE AMERICAS
Sister Amata Veritas introduces us to a view of the most popular pilgrimage destinations in the Americas. Fifth grade.
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.
LOCAL PILGRIMAGES
Sister Amata Veritas gives us a look at some holy places to visit that are right in our own backyard. Fifth grade.
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. Fifth grade.
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.
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: 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.
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.
CATHOLIC HYMNS: TE DEUM
Sister Mary Joseph teaches about the Te Deum, a hymn of praise written by St. Ambrose.
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:PANGE LIGUA
Sr. Mary Joseph explores the history of the Pange Lingua, a hymn written in honor of the Triumph of the Cross.
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.
I BELIEVE IN THE COMMUNION OF SAINTS
6/1/2010
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 RESURRECTION AND LIFE EVER AFTER
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."
THE SEVEN SACRAMENTS
5/15/2010
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.
WHAT DOES CONFIRMATION DO?
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 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 EUCHARIST: SOURCE AND SUMMIT
4/1/2010
Sister Amata Veritas introduces us to the sacrament of all sacraments: The Eucharist.
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.
MARRIAGE AND HOLY ORDERS
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. Fifth grade.
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.
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.
KING DAVID AND KING SOLOMON
1/1/2010
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.
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.
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.
JESUS, THE VICTORIOUS KING AND MARY, QUEEN
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.
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.
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).
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.
GETTING READY TO PRAY
6/5/2009
Sr. Elizabeth Ann teaches about getting ready to pray, and how we prepare for prayer. Fourth grade.
HOW TO PRAY pt. 1
6/4/2009
Part one of a lesson Sr. Elizabeth Ann gives on how to pray with the Bible. Fourth grade.
THE BATTLE OF PRAYER
Sister Elizabeth Ann talks about how to pray through distractions, in this engaging catechism lesson for children (4th 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).
APOSTOLIC SUCCESSION
5/19/2009
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).
ATONEMENT AND REDEMPTION
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).
SECOND COMING
5/13/2009
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 FOUR MARKS
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).
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).
RESURRECTION
5/1/2009
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).
ASCENSION AND JUDGMENT
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).
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.
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).
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).
POINTING TO GOD: THE CROSS AND OUR CHURCH BUILDINGS
5/18/2007
Sister Mary David looks at the importance of the Cross and the Church in Christian life (1st grade level).
THE WATER OF BAPTISM WASHES US CLEAN
Sister Mary David explains how the waters of Baptism wash away sin and give new life (1st grade level).
JESUS SAVES US BY SHEDDING HIS BLOOD
9/6/2007
Sister Mary David discusses Jesus’ sacrificial death on the Cross (1st grade level).
GOD MAKES HIS PRESENCE KNOWN THROUGH LIGHT AND FIRE
Sister Mary David teaches on what the symbols fire and light say about God. (1st grade level).
GOD COMES TO US IN ALL THAT HE HAS MADE
Sister Mary David, of the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, offers a catechetical teaching on understanding God through his creation. (1st grade level).
YOU HAVE A GUARDIAN ANGEL
9/1/2009
Sr. Mary David teaches us that God loves us so much he appointed a special helper to lead us to heaven, a guardian angel. First grade.
MARY IS OUR HEAVENLY MOTHER
12/1/2011
Sr. Mary David introduces Mary. She is not only the Mother of Jesus but she is our mother as well. First grade.
THE GOOD SHEPHERD
1/1/2011
Sr. Mary David explains that God is our Father. We listen to his Voice, just like the sheep listen to the Shepherd. Learn about the parable of the Good Shepherd and a special guest, a Shepherd who will tell us more about sheep. First grade.
GOD CAME TO EARTH FOR YOU
Sr. Mary David teaches how God became Man like you and me and is still God. First grade.
GOD MADE YOU - ORIGINAL SIN
Sr. Mary David talks about why God created us, along with the Sign of the Cross, the Holy Trinity, and the story of St. Therese of Lisieux.
COMMUNION OF SAINTS
11/1/2005
All the saints, including those we know and acknowledge here on earth and the saints we will not know until we get to heaven are all a part of the Mystical Body of Christ. Fifth grade.
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.
YOUR FREEDOM AND SOCIETY
1/1/2007
Sister Amata Veritas presents a 5th grade catechetical lesson on freedom and society—showing how we are meant to help one another get to heaven.
FREEDOM IN ACTION & VIRTUE
Sister Amata Veritas presents a 5th grade catechetical lesson on action and virtue—showing how free-will enables you to be the author of your own actions.
FREEDOM FROM THE INSIDE
Sister Amata Veritas presents a 5th grade catechetical lesson on the reality of conscience—showing how it guides you in doing good and avoiding evil.
GUIDANCE FOR OUR FREEDOM: THE LAW AND THE CHURCH
Sister Amata Veritas presents a 5th grade catechetical lesson on the Law and the Church—showing how God placed a road-map to heaven in the human heart.
FREEDOM AND THE DIGNITY OF MAN
Sister Amata Veritas presents a 5th grade catechetical lesson on freedom and dignity-- showing how true freedom enables one to love God.
WHO ARE THE SAINTS?
2/1/2006
Sr. Amata Veritas discusses the saints. All those who have followed your life from heaven will rush to welcome you. Fifth grade.
WHAT WE'LL DO IN HEAVEN
Sr. Amata Veritas explains that Heaven is indescribable but we will participate in God’s eternal life! God never changes because there is no past, no present, no future, only the Eternal "NOW."