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Parade around our Father - Catholic Vacation Bible School 
Parade Around the Our Father
with St. Joseph of Cupertino

Our program is the answer to a Catholic dilemma: A void in the market place for Catholic VBS material rich in faith and doctrine. We received an Imprimatur from the Diocese of Ft. Wayne - South Bend guaranteeing the accuracy of Catholic doctrine. If you missed the opportunity to try us last year, DON’T DELAY, TRY US TODAY!!!

Children of all ages, STEP RIGHT UP,
put on your marching boots and join the Our Father Parade!

Meet St. Joseph of Cupertino, THE ONE and ONLY FLYING FRIAR!

Learn the meaning of the Perfect Prayer on earth given to us by Jesus, the Perfect Teacher! Meet our Master of Ceremonies, Henry the Hippo who will direct you to fun skits, exciting Bible stories and amazing music! You won't want to miss a beat.
It may be HOT this summer, but you'll be COOL in Vacation Bible School.

Our Catholic Programs are Unique:
Our newest storybook, St. Joseph of Cupertino, accompanies our program. Joseph rose above the world. His love for God was so deep that the power of the Holy Spirit lifted him up time and time again. Witnesses came from far and wide to see Joseph hover near the ceiling of a church, floating over a religious procession, or on the branch of a tree. Read this amazing story of a saint whose great love for God could not keep him down.
 

Parade Around the Our Father with St. Joshep of Cupertino
Catholic VBS Program 
 
Complete 5-day format
Our program is written in a five day, three hours per day format and is comprised of four separate grade levels: PreK/Kindergarten
Grades 1-2
Grades 3-4
Grades 5-6

5 Themed Lessons
5 Daily Lessons Reflect the meaning of the Lord's Prayer
Day One: God Listens - Prayer
Day Two: God Provides - The Eucharist
Day Three: God Forgives - Forgiveness
Day Four: God Guides - Obedience
Day Five: Priests Serve God - Be a Missionary
Daily readings from St. Joseph of Cupertino storybook are used to reinforce each day’s lesson..

Each day is action-packed
Each day includes an opening prayer, Bible memory verse, lesson, bible stories, activities/games, skits, poems, and songs. This VBS includes a craft, music, and snack component, daily family participation hand-out and a NEW Free-Floating Stuff CD containing Clip Art files, Posters, Banners, Nametags, Helpful and Promotional Forms!

4 Fully Illustrated Storybooks
One copy for each grade level.
St. Joseph of Cupertino storybook contains 5 delightful full-color illustrations designed to captivate the interest and strengthen the faith of every child.

Doubles as a Resource Kit
The Parade Around the Our Father Catholic VBS can be utilized as much more than a one-time VBS summer program. It is also a Valuable Resource Kit! Schools, Religious Education Classes, summer faith formation programs, and home school teachers can use our program to teach children about the Our Father, the Perfect Prayer!

           Clearly Written Guides Including:
Complete Coordinator’s Guide
with:
    planning suggestions      recruitment tips and forms
  registration forms*   promotional materials* 
  press releases*   evaluation form
All are designed to lessen the workload of the VBS Coordinator.
* On New Free-Floating Stuff CD

Music Guide, Opening & Closing Ceremony Guide
To assist the Music Leader, we’ve written a fun-packed Opening Skit to help you pump up the enthusiasm at the start of your VBS week. As an added bonus we designed a Closing Ceremony Guide (an end of the week celebration for VBS participants and family) Music is an integral part of our program. Our Parade Around the Our Father Music CD is included with the program. Growing with the Saints has "teamed up" with Christ Music Kids and International recording artist, Dana. Dana has appeared in major concerts and television appearances all over the world and can most recently be seen on her new music series for EWTN, Dana and Friends.

Craft Guide
The child pleasing, age specific and easy to make crafts compliment the daily lessons and the Our Father Theme. The instructions are simple to follow and include templates, and full color photos. Materials are inexpensive and can be purchased at any local craft store. 

Field Day Guide
Children will enjoy a fun time outside with our Parade Field Day. They can participate in many games and activities. Think of this day as a tribute to God and take part in the celebration!

Service Project Guide
The Service Project supports the Celebrate Priests and vocation theme presented on Day Five of the VBS Program. As shepherds take care of their sheep, priests take care of us. Priests are PEOPLE too! This Service Project provides an opportunity for the VBS family to show priestly appreciation by purchasing gift cards from local stores and restaurants.

Snack Guide
Our delicious, quick and easy recipes for snacks will delight both children and adults.