Root is a foundational catechetical experience focusing on the Creed for children, teens, and parents, with age appropriate content for each. Over the course of 6 self-led Mini-Series, and/or 6 Family Meetings, and 7 at-church Sessions, families will grow into a deeper understanding of our faith as they are led through the contents of the first part of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Root is a foundational catechetical experience focusing on the Creed for children, teens, and parents, with age appropriate content for each. Over the course of 6 self-led Mini-Series, and/or 6 Family Meetings, and 7 at-church Sessions, families will grow into a deeper understanding of our faith as they are led through the contents of the first part of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Root is a foundational catechetical experience focusing on the Creed for children, teens, and parents, with age appropriate content for each. Over the course of 6 self-led Mini-Series, and/or 6 Family Meetings, and 7 at-church Sessions, families will grow into a deeper understanding of our faith as they are led through the contents of the first part of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Root is a foundational catechetical experience focusing on the Creed for children, teens, and parents, with age appropriate content for each. Over the course of 6 self-led Mini-Series, and/or 6 Family Meetings, and 7 at-church Sessions, families will grow into a deeper understanding of our faith as they are led through the contents of the first part of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
FOR PARENTS
Make a way with Root for Parents, a foundational catechetical experience designed to meet the fast paced lives of parents. Through short reflections, parents will get to know the Trinity and the essential teachings of our faith contained in the Creed. They will deepen their understanding of what we believe and be empowered to share faith with their families. Watch parents grow in faith and confidence to teach, with Root.
Make a way with Root for Parents, a foundational catechetical experience designed to meet the fast paced lives of parents. Through short reflections, parents will get to know the Trinity and the essential teachings of our faith contained in the Creed. They will deepen their understanding of what we believe and be empowered to share faith with their families. Watch parents grow in faith and confidence to teach, with Root.
Make a way with Root for Parents, a foundational catechetical experience designed to meet the fast paced lives of parents. Through short reflections, parents will get to know the Trinity and the essential teachings of our faith contained in the Creed. They will deepen their understanding of what we believe and be empowered to share faith with their families. Watch parents grow in faith and confidence to teach, with Root.
Make a way with Root for Parents, a foundational catechetical experience designed to meet the fast paced lives of parents. Through short reflections, parents will get to know the Trinity and the essential teachings of our faith contained in the Creed. They will deepen their understanding of what we believe and be empowered to share faith with their families. Watch parents grow in faith and confidence to teach, with Root.
At-Home Mini-Series
At-Church Sessions
FEATURES
Short Reflections
to grow in knowledge and understanding
Reflection Questions
to integrate the material
Accessible Teachings
for parents at different places in their faith journeys
Practical Suggestions
to live out what they are learning
AVAILABLE FORMATS
Book
- Beautifully Printed Book
- 6 Mini-Series with 5-6 (15 min) Modules Each
- 1 Book Per Parent
- Order
Book + Martha
- Requires a Martha Branch and Users
- Includes Full Digital Version with Audio Recordings
- Utilize Martha's Other Features
- Yearly License
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Order
Digital + Martha
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Requires a Martha Branch and Users
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6 Mini-Series with 5-6 (15 min) Modules Each
- Text and Audio Recordings
- Yearly License
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Order
SUPPORT MATERIALS
At-Church Support Materials for Parents and Children
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Designed to Support Parent and Children Resource When Used Together
- Printable PDFs
- 7 At-Church Sessions (parent and child separated)
- Supply Lists and Scripts
- Integrates with At-Home Experiences
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Order
Leader Guide
- Description of the Included Content
- A Few Tips on How to Best Lead the Resource
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Download for Free
SEQUENCE
When used with Root for Children and the At-Church Support Materials.
Time Is Holy
At-church Session to introduce the resources and model the method. Included in the At-Church Support Materials.
Parent Mini-Series
At-home parents study and reflect.
Session
At-church in separate Sessions, parents and children learn and reflect to prepare to share in their Family Meeting.
Family Meeting
At-home the family is lead through an intentional conversation of faith.
5X
Continues steps 2-4 in this same order 5 more times.
ADDITIONAL INFO
Root for Parents can be used with or without Root for Children and Teens.
FOR CHILDREN
Make a way with Root for Children, a foundational catechetical experience designed for elementary and junior high school aged children. Led by their parents, children will get to know the Trinity and the essential teachings of our faith contained in the Creed. They will deepen their understanding of what we believe through hands-on activities and meaningful conversations. Watch families grow in faith and love of God, with Root.
Make a way with Root for Children, a foundational catechetical experience designed for elementary and junior high school aged children. Led by their parents, children will get to know the Trinity and the essential teachings of our faith contained in the Creed. They will deepen their understanding of what we believe through hands-on activities and meaningful conversations. Watch families grow in faith and love of God, with Root.
Make a way with Root for Children, a foundational catechetical experience designed for elementary and junior high school aged children. Led by their parents, children will get to know the Trinity and the essential teachings of our faith contained in the Creed. They will deepen their understanding of what we believe through hands-on activities and meaningful conversations. Watch families grow in faith and love of God, with Root.
Make a way with Root for Children, a foundational catechetical experience designed for elementary and junior high school aged children. Led by their parents, children will get to know the Trinity and the essential teachings of our faith contained in the Creed. They will deepen their understanding of what we believe through hands-on activities and meaningful conversations. Watch families grow in faith and love of God, with Root.
At-Home Family Meetings
At-Church Sessions
FEATURES
Hands-On
experiential and engages the entire family
Meaningful Conversations
as they get to know God
Foundational
meet the major characters of the Creed
Accessible Teachings
for families at different places in their faith journeys
AVAILABLE FORMATS
Box
- Beautifully Printed Meeting Guides and Cards
- High Quality Supplies
- 1 Box Per-Family (includes supplies for up to 7 for whole family activities)
- Order
Box + Martha
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Requires a Martha Branch and Users
- Built-In Family Follow Throughs
- Utilize Martha's Other Features
- Yearly License
- Order
Digital + Martha
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Requires a Martha Branch and Users
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Built-In Family Follow Throughs
- Adapted Activities
- Printable PDFs
- Available Bi-Lingually in Spanish
- Yearly License
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Order
BOX ADD-ON
Spanish
- Printable PDF Sheets to Make the Box Bilingual
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Order
SUPPORT MATERIALS
At-Church Support Materials for Parents and Children
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Designed to Support Parent and Children Resource When Used Together
- Printable PDFs
- 7 At-Church Sessions (parent and child separated)
- Supply Lists and Scripts
- Integrates with At-Home Experiences
-
Order
At-Church Support Materials for Parents and Junior High
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Designed to Support Parent and Children Resource When Used Together
- Printable PDFs
- 7 At-Church Sessions (parent and junior high children separated)
- Supply Lists and Scripts
- Integrates with At-Home Experiences
- Coming Fall 2023
Leader Guide
- Description of the Included Content
- A Few Tips on How to Best Lead the Resource
- Scope and Sequence
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Download for Free
ADDITIONAL INFO
Root for Children is designed for elementary and junior high school aged children and is intended to be used with Root for Parents.
Nihil Obstat:
Rev. William B. Goldin, S.Th.D.
Censor Librorum
April 3, 2021
Imprimatur:
Most Rev. Kevin William Vann, J.C.D., D.D.
Bishop of Orange in California
April 6, 2021
1 Custom Printed Mailer Box, 1 Pack of Family Meeting Sheets, 1 Pack of Cards, 1 Bottle of Olive Oil, 1 Flashlight, 1 Rock, 1 Run as to Win Ribbon, 7 Pieces of String.
FOR TEENS
Make a way with Root for Teens, a foundational catechetical experience designed for high school aged teens. Through short reflections, teens will get to know the Trinity and the essential teachings of our faith contained in the Creed. They will deepen their understanding of what we believe and be empowered to share faith with their families. Watch teens grow in faith and love of God, with Root.
Make a way with Root for Teens, a foundational catechetical experience designed for high school aged teens. Through short reflections, teens will get to know the Trinity and the essential teachings of our faith contained in the Creed. They will deepen their understanding of what we believe and be empowered to share faith with their families. Watch teens grow in faith and love of God, with Root.
Make a way with Root for Teens, a foundational catechetical experience designed for high school aged teens. Through short reflections, teens will get to know the Trinity and the essential teachings of our faith contained in the Creed. They will deepen their understanding of what we believe and be empowered to share faith with their families. Watch teens grow in faith and love of God, with Root.
Make a way with Root for Teens, a foundational catechetical experience designed for high school aged teens. Through short reflections, teens will get to know the Trinity and the essential teachings of our faith contained in the Creed. They will deepen their understanding of what we believe and be empowered to share faith with their families. Watch teens grow in faith and love of God, with Root.
At-Home Mini-Series
At-Church Sessions
At-Home Sponsor Meetings
FEATURES
Short Reflections
to grow in knowledge and understanding
Reflection Questions
to integrate the material
Accessible Teachings
for teens at different places in their faith journeys
Digital Engagement
stay connected and respond to submissions
AVAILABLE FORMATS
Digital + Martha
- Requires a Martha Branch and Users
- 6 Mini-Series with 5-6 (15 min) Modules Each
- Yearly License
- Coming Soon
DIGITAL ADD-ON
Root for Sponsors
- Sharable without Additional Martha Login
- 6 Mini-Series with 5-6 (15 min) Modules Each
- 6 Teen and Sponsor Meetings
- Testimonial of Readiness Letter Prompts
- Yearly License
- Coming Soon
SUPPORT MATERIALS
At-Church Support Materials for Parents and Teens
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Printable PDFs
- 7 At-Church Sessions (parents and teens separated)
- Supply Lists and Scripts
- Coming Summer 2024
Leader Guide
- Description of the Included Content
- A Few Tips on How to Best Lead the Resource
-
Download for Free
ADDITIONAL INFO
Root for Teens is designed for high school aged teens. It can be used with Root for Parents or Root for Sponsors.
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