Little Bishops - St. Patrick VBS

• ConsiderparticipatinginaCatholicVBSProgramasan outreachtothecommunityinwhichyoulive.

• Wehaveanopportunitytoevangelizetotheentire communityandtobringCatholics“home”whomaynolongerattendMassorparticipateininParishactivities.

• AVBS“ParishProgram”inviteschildrenandparentsto celebratefamilylifewithinthelarger“ParishFamily.”

Why Choose a Catholic VBS?

• GWTSproviesatopqualitymusicCD forkidsworship.Wehave“teamed-up”withChristMusicKidstoofferNEWandUPBEATsongsguaranteedtocapturetheenergyofeverychild.

• Originalcraftsareintegratedinto songnumbersforthemusicprogram.

• Handandfeetmovementsuggestions accompanymanysongs.

• Songbookswithsheetmusicare availableforpurchaseat: www.growingwiththesaints.com.

• WehaveplentyofFUNactivitiestochoosefromwhichreinforcethelessonsandprovidestimulationforallagegroups.

• Themedcraftsarealsoused indailyskitsandtheClosingCeremonyPresentation.

• Inaddition,weincludeafunCarnivalStyleFieldDayforoutsidegamesandactivities.

• DramaisaveryimportantpartoftheVBSexperience.

• Teenswillenjoytakingonleadershiprolesinthedailyskits.

• DramaSkitsareawonderfulway togettheentireParishinvolved.

• Skitsarealsobecominganewfund-raiserforYouthGroups.

• GrowingwiththeSaints’DailySkits showcasetheadventurouslivesofthesaintsandhaveusheredinfull-scaleDramaPresentationsfortheentireParish.

Activities & Crafts

NEW Music with Christ Music Kids

Fully Integrated Materials:

• Alllessonsandactivitiesareage appropriateandwritteninafun,creativewaytoengagechildrenwithdiscussionquestionsand action-packedrole-play.

• Ourlessonsareleader friendly andreinforcedbyGAMES, ACTIVITIES,CRAFTS,MUSICandSNACKStokeepthe VACATIONinCatholicVacationBibleSchool!

• GrowingwiththeSaintsprovidesaTake-HomeFamilyCornercomponenttokeepthefamilyinformedandinvolvedwithwhatthechildrenarelearningeachdayinVBS.

Daily Drama Skits

day-at-a-glance program overvieweach day is action-packedcomplete reproducible 5-day formatdoubles as a resource kitSoar with the Saints! Fuelyourreligionclasseswithfunlessons,games,skitsandmore! Planto“move about the cabin freely!”complete coordinator’s guide with:planningsuggestions recruitmenttipsandforms

coordinator’s “free stuff cd” with:registrationforms,promotionalmaterials,pressreleases FREEClipArt,Posters&Banners

5 themed lessons5DailyLessonsReflecttheHolyTrinityTheme DayOne:GodKnowsDayTwo:JesusLoves DayThree:TheHolySpiritisGodDayFour:TheHolyTrinityDayFive:BeaMissionaryDailyreadingsfromThe Adventures of Saint Patrickstorybookandbiblestories/skitsareusedto reinforcelessons.

4 fully illustrated storybooksThe Adventures of Saint Patrickstorybookcontains25delightfulfull-colorillustrationsdesignedtocaptivatetheinterestandstrengthenthefaithofeverychild.Onecopyforeachgradelevel.

service project guideSaint Patrick and the Holy Trinity VBSserviceprojectsupportstheMissionarythemebyraisingfundsforWorldwideSeminarianSupport. What a wonderful way for children to share God’s love with seminarians in Africa!

Saint Patrick and the Holy Trinity Catholic VBS

5 themed lessons5DailyLessonsReflecttheVirtuesTheme DayOne:TheVirtueofFaith DayTwo:TheVirtueofHope DayThree:TheVirtueofLove DayFour:TheGreatestofAllVirtues DayFive:BeaMissionary

DailyreadingsfromThe Assorted Saintsstorybookandbiblestories/skitsareusedtoreinforcelessons..

4 fully illustrated storybooksTheAssorted Saints and the Virtuesstorybookcontains30full-colorillustrationsdesignedtoilluminateGod’smiraclesperformedinthelivesofthevirtuoussaints.Onecopyforeachgradelevel.

service project guideAssorted Saints and the Virtues VBSserviceprojectisThe Cheerful Giver.Childrenwillgatherchangeandtoystobegiventothepoorandneedyintheirparish.The children learn the value of sharing God’s love with others less fortunate! - Just like St. Nicholas!

Assorted Saints and the Virtues of Faith, Hope and Love Catholic VBS

5 themed lessons5DailyLessonsReflecttheAngelsTheme DayOne:Messenger:OneWhoisSent DayTwo:YourAngelProtectsYou DayThree:YourAngelComfortsYou DayFour:YourAngelGuidesYou DayFive:BeaMissionary

DailyreadingsfromSt. Catherine Labouréstorybookandbiblestoriesandskitsareusedtoreinforce dailylessons.

4 fully illustrated storybooksTheSaint Catherine Labouréstorybookcontains24full-colorillustrationsportrayingthewonderousstoryofTheMiraculousMedal.Onecopyforeachgradelevel.

service project guideParachute with the Angels VBSserviceprojectisPennies from Heaven:Kidscompeteina“coinwar”toseewhocancollectthemostmoneytowardthepurchaseofanangelstatuefortheirschoolor church. It helps boys and girls learn that working together toward a common community goal can benefit others in a positive and long lasting way.

Parachute with the Angels and St. Catherine Laboure Catholic VBS

• YoungpeoplealsohavetheopportunitytolearnaboutCommunityServiceastheyparticipateintheVBSServiceProject.

• ParticipationinaCatholicSummerProgramisagreatwayforteenstoearnConfirmationServiceHours!

• Asparentslookforwholesomesummeractivitiesfortheirchildren,aCatholicVBScanprovideanexciting,fun-filledexperience focusingonGodandthefullnessofourfaith.

Lessons & Bible Stories

music guidecraft guide Thefun,agespecificandeasytomakecraftscomplimenteachprogram.Allcraftmaterialsareinexpensiveandcanbepurchasedatanylocalcraftstore.

field day guide & snack guideskit guide & closing ceremony guide Inadditiontoageappropriateskits,we’veincludedafunpacked4-DaySkitforSaint Patrick, Parachute with the Angels and Parade Around the Our Father anda5-DaySkitforAssorted Saints. AsanaddedbonuswedesignedaClosingCeremonyGuidetohelpbringitalltogether.

and much, much more . . .

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5 themed lessons5DailyLessonsReflecttheOurFatherPrayer DayOne:GodListens-PrayerDayTwo:GodProvides-TheEucharist DayThree:GodForgives-ForgivenessDayFour:GodGuides-ObedienceDayFive:PriestsServeGod-BeaMissionaryDailyreadingsfromSt. Joseph of Cupertinostorybookandbiblestories/skitsareusedto reinforcelessons.

4 fully illustrated storybooksSt. Joseph of Cupertinostorybookcontains5delightfulfull-colorillustrationsdesignedtocaptivatetheinterestandstrengthenthefaithofeverychild.Onecopyforeachgradelevel.

service project guideParade Around the Our Father VBSserviceprojectsupportstheCelebratePrieststhemebygivingbackandshowingappreciationforyourparishpriest(s).What a great way for children to learn more about their priest(s) and show their appreciation!

Parade Around the Our Father with St. Joseph of Cupertino Catholic VBS