5 Reasons Why Kids Need to Experience a Catholic VBS!

When you ask people what they think of VBS, some might say it's something for kids to do during the summer months or it's child care at the church for a week. As VBS leaders, we know that although there may be some truth behind that, it doesn’t change the fact that summer VBS makes a huge impact on a child’s faith life, especially if a child isn’t being raised with faith in the home. 

VBS is making a difference in the lives of kids all over the world, and it's something that every child should have the chance to be a part of. 

Here are five reasons why kids need Catholic VBS in their life.

1. VBS connects kids to their faith in the summer months.

If kids go to religion class or are part of a parish faith formation program, it’s typically something that happens during the school year. For kids, this creates an automatic link between faith and school. Faith can’t just be relegated to another class subject, but something that belongs in every part of life, even the summer!

2. VBS provides the kids with role models to look up to.

Imagine being a kid and having a room full of youth and adults who are invested in your faith life. It makes a huge impact on kids to see teenagers, young adults, parents, and grandparents who are engaged in their faith. The kids look up to their leaders and learn so much from them! 

3. VBS is a consistent touchpoint with the church.

Many kids aren’t going to Mass on a regular basis, if ever. VBS is a place where they can connect to the church and start to feel comfortable and familiar with it. Without this touchpoint, kids are often left feeling awkward or out of place when they enter a church or faith-filled environment. VBS creates a connection that they will remember for the rest of their life.

4. VBS helps ground them in important Catholic truths.

VBS incorporates faith teachings with music, games, snacks and crafts so that the Catholic faith can become even more integrated into everyday life. Even if kids have heard the lessons before, it presents them in a new way so that they can become more familiar with it. 

5. VBS shows that faith can be fun and exciting!

The Catholic Faith is something vibrant and alive and worth getting excited about. Kids need to see that being Catholic is not boring! As leaders, we have the opportunity to witness the radiant joy that comes from living a life committed to Christ.

 

Whether this is your first time running a VBS or you’ve been hosting it in your parish for years, our totally Catholic programs make it super easy! Give the kids in your community the chance to grow closer to Jesus.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR 2020!

 

Did your kids have some of their favorite activities canceled this year? 

The Catholic VBS program has all the plans you need to have a fun and memorable week with your kids in your own backyard!  Lessons, crafts, fun snacks, swag bag, decorations, games, songs and activities are all included in this one downloadable pack!  

Visit:  https://www.catholicicing.com/catholic-vacation-bible-school-at-home-summer-with-the-sacred-heart/ for all the details!

How to DIY a home VBS experience for your children

The opportunity for your child to experience Vacation Bible School this summer isn’t totally lost!

While most parishes will not have their typical VBS and Summer Catechesis programs, and the Diocese of Charlotte’s Totus Tuus traveling summer program is canceled, maybe you too are looking for a way to pull off VBS for your children.

The VBS programs listed here are specifically Catholic programs (not generally Christian) with content that is written for at-home use and to be purchased by individual families. According to your own comfort level, some of these programs could also be used for small groups of two or three families.

 Visit http://catholicnewsherald.com/88-news/fp/5990-vbs-in-a-quarantined-summer?fbclid=IwAR0Gh9Dx0jPKkPAQf2JhQ4278dSCpSjOzOXYHig9PdVM76pUulbTGnPg7JM for all options for VBS at home!!