Catholic VBS Programs Written FOR Catholics BY Catholics Set Sail! St. Patrick and the Holy Trinity Children will set sail with Saint Patrick, the first Bishop missionary, and travel What Makes Growing with the Saints, Inc. with him on his quest to spread Christianity to the dangerous and ungodly Different Than Other Catholic Publishers? country of Ireland. They will discover the power of the Holy Spirit and welcome God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit into their hearts.

• We are not a derivative of a Protestant based VBS Program offering Catholic companion Director Guides and materials. We are Catholics developing completely Catholic VBS Programs for Catholic Parishes. • Sacred Scripture along with Catholic Tradition is fused into EVERY element Discover the Mystery ! of our VBS Programs, including the Lessons, Skits, Crafts, Music, Service The Assorted Saints and the Virtues of Faith, Hope and Love Project, Field Day, Bible Stories and Closing Ceremony. Boys & girls will embark on a journey to discover the mysteries of the timeless • We don’t sell a Starter Kit! Our VBS Program is COMPLETE! Virtues with Saint Brigid of Ireland, Saint Nicholas of Myra, Saint Juan Diego, All of the Guides, Music and Art you need to implement a successful VBS Program are included in our kit. Saint Martin De Porres and the Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha. The saints know the secrets! Kids discover how practice of the Virtues • We also include 4 copies of our beautifully illustrated Saint Series Storybook with your VBS Program. Our saint materials are fully integrated throughout can impact their own lives and those around them. the entire program.

• Our VBS Programs are so flexible! They can double as a Resource Kit. Soar With The Saints! Fuel your Religion Classes with creative lessons, NEW for 2008! fun games and activities. Plan to “move about the cabin freely!” Reserve Your Copy NOW! God is Your Pilot - Destination Heaven ! • We will always be able to say: Parachute with the Angels and St. Catherine Labouré Written FOR Catholics BY Catholics. Check in with Saint Catherine, pick-up your flightplan and meet your Co-Pilot: No Ifs, Ands or Buts! Your very own Guardian Angel! Children will encounter exciting characters from the Bible whose lives were transformed by angels. Who knows? You may even meet Mary, the Queen of Angels on the way! Why Choose a Catholic VBS? Saint Patrick and the Holy Trinity Catholic VBS 5 themed lessons 4 fully illustrated storybooks • Consider participating in a Catholic VBS Program as an • Young people also have the opportunity to learn about Community 5 Daily Lessons Reflect the Holy Trinity Theme The Adventures of Saint Patrick storybook contains 25 delightful Day One: God Knows full-color illustrations designed to captivate the interest and outreach to the community in which you live. Service as they participate in the VBS Service Project. Day Two: Jesus Loves strengthen the faith of every child. One copy for each grade level. • We have an opportunity to evangelize to the entire • Participation in a Catholic Summer Program is a great way for Day Three: The Holy Spirit is God Day Four: The Holy Trinity service project guide community and to bring Catholics “home” who may no teens to earn Confirmation Service Hours! Day Five: Be a Missionary Saint Patrick and the Holy Trinity VBS service project supports Daily readings from The Adventures of Saint Patrick the Missionary theme by raising funds for Worldwide Seminarian longer attend Mass or participate in in Parish activities. • As parents look for wholesome summer activities for their children, storybook and bible stories/skits are used to Support. What a wonderful way for children to share God’s • A VBS “Parish Program” invites children and parents to a Catholic VBS can provide an exciting, fun-filled experience reinforce lessons. love with seminarians in Africa! celebrate family life within the larger “Parish Family.” focusing on God and the fullness of our faith. Assorted Saints and the Virtues of All of our Catholic VBS Programs have been granted an Imprimatur. Faith, Hope and Love Catholic VBS 5 themed lessons 4 fully illustrated storybooks 5 Daily Lessons Reflect the Virtues Theme The Assorted Saints and the Virtues storybook contains 30 full-color Day One: The Virtue of Faith illustrations designed to illuminate God’s miracles performed in the Fully Integrated Materials: Day Two: The Virtue of Hope lives of the virtuous saints. One copy for each grade level. Day Three: The Virtue of Love Day Four: The Greatest of All Virtues service project guide Day Five: Be a Missionary Assorted Saints and the Virtues VBS service project is The Cheerful Lessons & Bible Stories Original VBS Music Giver. Children will gather change and toys to be given to the poor Daily readings from The Assorted Saints storybook and needy in their parish. The children learn the value of sharing and bible stories/skits are used to reinforce lessons. God’s love with others less fortunate! - Just like St. Nicholas! . • All lessons and activities are age • Growing with the Saints provides appropriate and written in a fun, original Music CDs complimenting each Parachute with the Angels and creative way to engage children Catholic VBS Program. St. Catherine Laboure Catholic VBS with discussion questions and 5 themed lessons 4 fully illustrated storybooks • Handmade crafts are integrated into 5 Daily Lessons Reflect the Angels Theme The Saint Catherine Labouré storybook contains 24 full-color action-packed role-play. song numbers for the music program. Little Bishops - St. Patrick VBS Day One: Messenger: One Who is Sent illustrations portraying the wonderous story of The Miraculous Day Two: Your Angel Protects You Medal. One copy for each grade level. • Our lessons are leader friendly Day Three: Your Angel Comforts You St. Nicholas of Myra - Assorted Saints VBS • The Music Section includes a variety service project guide Day Four: Your Angel Guides You and reinforced by GAMES, Parachute with the Angels VBS service project is Pennies from of songs for all grade levels. Day Five: Be a Missionary ACTIVITIES, CRAFTS, MUSIC and SNACKS to keep the Heaven: Kids compete in a “coin war” to see who can collect the • Hand and feet movement suggestions most money toward the purchase of an angel statue for their school VACATION in Catholic Vacation Bible School! Daily readings from St. Catherine Labouré storybook or church. It helps boys and girls learn that working together accompany many songs. and bible stories and skits are used to reinforce toward a common community goal can benefit others in a daily lessons. • Growing with the Saints provides • Sheet music is available as a FREE positive and long lasting way. a Take-Home Family Corner Everybody SING! - St. Patrick VBS download if you need it. component to keep the family informed and involved with what More Features Daily Drama Skits the children are learning each day-at-a-glance program overview music guide day in VBS. Laminated, reproducible, 11” x 17” format. Our original songs reflect every lesson. Songs are lively, up- • Drama is a very important part of beat, and action packed and includes ideas for hand and body each day is action-packed movements. Sheet music available as a FREE DOWNLOAD St. Patrick - St. Patrick VBS the VBS experience. Each day includes a Bible memory verse, lesson, activities/ on our website!! Visit: www.growingwiththesaints.com games or skits, poems, songs, crafts, snacks and a NEW Activities & Crafts daily family participation hand-out. craft guide • Teens will enjoy taking on leadership The fun, age specific and easy to make crafts compliment • We have plenty of FUN activities to roles in the daily skits. complete reproducible 5-day format each program. All craft materials are inexpensive and can be choose from which reinforce the 5 day, 3 hour, 4 grade level format. purchased at any local craft store. PreK/Kindergarten, Grades 1-2, Grades 3-4, Grades 5-6 lessons and provide stimulation • Drama Skits are a wonderful way field day guide doubles as a resource kit Children will celebrate God with a fun time outside and to get the entire Parish involved. St. Patrick & the Pirates Skit - St. Patrick VBS for all age groups. Soar with the Saints! Fuel your religion classes with fun participation in many games and activities. lessons, games, skits and more! snack guide • Themed crafts are also used • Skits are also becoming a new fund-raiser Plan to “move about the cabin freely!” Our delicious, quick and easy recipes for program-themed in daily skits and the Closing for Youth Groups. complete coordinator’s guide with: snacks will delight both children and adults. Ceremony Presentation. • Growing with the Saints’ Daily Skits planning suggestions skit guide & closing ceremony guide recruitment tips and forms We’ve included a fun-packed 4-Day Skit for Saint Patrick • In addition, we include a fun showcase the adventurous lives of the registration forms and Parachute with the Angels and a 5-Day Skit for Carnival Style Field Day for saints and have ushered in full-scale promotional materials Assorted Saints. As an added bonus we designed a Juan Diego’s Tilma Craft - Assorted Saints VBS press releases Closing Ceremony Guide to help bring it all together. outside games and activities. St. Juan Diego Skit - Assorted Saints VBS Drama Presentations for the entire Parish. All forms are designed to lessen the workload of the Coordinator. and much, much more . . .