God, our Creator & Creation

Faith Stories Enrichment is an opportunity to reinforce and delve deeper into our Catholic Tradition with the teachings the Holy Spirit has revealed to us and what we  believe as God’s people.  The resources provided on this page are intended to supplement the Growing Up Catholic Faith Stories series the family is exploring at home each month.

Did you know there are two creation stories in the Book of Genesis?

Creation Story 1, Genesis 1:1-31, 2:1-3

Creation Story 2, Genesis 2:4-25, 3:1-24

Children’s Creation Story #1, Excellent Storytellers and Background Music 

Children’s Creation Story #2, Awesome Family Explanation of the Fall

God, our Creator, Parent Resources

God’sRevelation, Opening Ourselves to Encountering Him

God’s Revelation, Family and Faith Parent Pages

Great Advice from Bishop Barron:  Teaching about God’s Beauty, Goodness, and Truth

Parent Resource, Creation & Liturgical Activities for Young Learners

Teaching Care of God’s Creation to Children

 

St. Francis of Assisi’s feast day is always on October 4.  He prayed, “Make me an instrument of your peace.”  We are all called to be the Lord’s peacemakers.  “Blessed are the peacemakers, they shall be called children of God.”    Mtw 5:9

Laudato Si’ Video for Elementary Students

A short, animated video that provides a quick summary of Laudato Si‘ for elementary aged students. The video was created in collaboration with Caritas Catholic international humanitarian aid organizations throughout the world.