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Come to the Table

A VBS for Eucharistic Revival

When you eat with Jesus, anything can happen! An interactive VBS where children learn that everyone is welcome at God’s table! The five Bible stories in this curriculum explore stories about Jesus from the Gospels of Luke and John. These stories show Jesus eating with unexpected people, providing food for a crowd, demonstrating humility, and extending welcome and forgiveness. Through worship and drama, Bible study, art and science projects, and active games, children are welcomed to taste and share at God’s table, where there is always enough!

Come to the Table invites children to see that God loves and welcomes all people and challenges them to share that same love and hospitality in their everyday lives.

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A Different Kind of VBS

Fun

Leaders and kids alike will have a blast with crafts, skits, games, snacks, moving to the music, and more.

Affordable

Both our downloadable and physical kits are priced below other popular VBSs and allow you to reproduce almost all pieces.

For Catholic Parishes

Participating children will grow in their Catholic faith and relationship with Jesus.

Musically Spirited

You’ll be humming along to top-notch, kid-friendly music from Oregon Catholic Press that won’t drive adults crazy.

Simple & Flexible

We make life easy for leaders by giving you everything you need without overwhelming complexity.

Ideal Themes

Teach the kerygma—the core of our faith—and focus on the top priorities of today's Church.

  • Relationship building: As children arrive at VBS each day, small group leaders guide children in activities designed to build community and create a feeling of belonging.
  • Gathered worship: Children of all ages gather to sing, pray, and watch a dramatic presentation of the Bible story.
  • Spiritual practices: Spiritual practices are included each day, including music, Bible memorization, and different ways of praying.
  • Centrality of the Bible story: The Bible story is shared and explored in multiple ways each day—through drama, hands-on activities, music, full-body movement, writing, art, and reflection.
  • Wondering questions: Children are invited to reflect on the Bible stories using open-ended wondering questions. These questions show a respect for children’s interpretations and their ideas.
  • Discovery-based learning: Activities in the three response stations promote creative, discovery-based learning.
  • Child-centered approach: Activities are child-centered and attend to individual learning styles. The curriculum materials anticipate the diversity of needs that children have.
  • Invitation to respond: Children are challenged to take action that demonstrates care for others and for the world.

Three Engaging Themes for 2024!

Come to the Table

VBS for Eucharistic Revival

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Who Is My Neighbor?

Learning to Love Like Jesus

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Great Big Beautiful World

Living Laudato Si'

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Testimonials

Read what other leaders like you have said about our VBS themes. Learn from their experience of putting our programs into practice.

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"Everything was great!! The leaders really appreciated all the material—everything was so easy to follow. And the kids love it!"

Free Starter Guide

Have you wondered if your parish should start a Vacation Bible School? Are you not quite sure what it entails or how to get started? Or are you a veteran who wonders if your VBS can do more for your parish?

This free guide will help you learn how VBSs work and give you a broader perspective on their value to your community. It particularly focuses on the way a VBS can be used to evangelize parents and invite them to become active members of your parish.

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Got Questions? We're Here to Help

Get in touch with us using the contact information below if you need advice or direction on how to become an accompanying parish.

The Pastoral Center
Growing Up Catholic