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The Great Journey with Jesus Through The Church Year
Embark on an exciting five-day journey with Jesus in 2025, and make the church year come alive for your parish.
The Great Journey VBS program is specially designed to help kids discover the life of Christ and draw closer to Him through the cycle of the church year. Kids will have fun learning and celebrating the importance of Advent, Christmas, Ordinary Time, Lent/Holy Triduum and Easter.
Kids will learn the significance of each liturgical season with new Cat.Chat music and videos, practical and engaging faith lessons, inspiring Saints, meaningful craft and snack activities, interactive games and much more.
100% Catholic and carefully crafted to help you make the Catholic Faith Come Alive for kids.
New Catholic Vacation Bible School Options
Free Set of 5 NEW Saint Posters When You Preorder Before December 31st, 2024
Shipping and access will be granted on January 13th, 2025.
- - A Digital Platform with password access
- - Director Guide files, daily lesson plans and downloads
- - 5 Station Leader Guide files, daily lesson plans and downloads (advertising posters, sheet music, clip-art, T-Shirt logos, registration forms, posters, bulletin ads and much more.)
- - 10 Action Song Videos
- - 5 Bible Verse Videos
- - All VBS Music
- - Station Overview Videos
- - And More
Shipping and access will be granted on January 13th, 2025.
- - Everything in the Digital Program
- - 1 Director Guide
- - 5 Station Leader Guides
- - 2 DVDs (Includes Actions Song Videos, Bible Verse Videos, and Daily Theme Intros)
- - 2 VBS Music CDs
- - 1 Advertising poster
- - 1 Mary, Mother of God Vinyl Sticker
- - 1 “Jesus I Need You” Prayer card
- - 5 illustrated saint cards with story
Shipping and access will be granted on January 13th, 2025.
- - Everything in the Physical Kit + Digital VBS Program
- - New Great Journey VBS Music Platform you can share with your families (up to 200 kids) Valued at $349. (Purchase Digital Music Separately)
- - A Custom Registration website for parents and volunteers to register for your VBS.
Shipping and access will be granted on January 13th, 2025.
What VBS Directors are saying about Cat.Chat VBS?
Your Great Journey With Jesus VBS 2025 Kit Includes:
100% Catholic - Easy to Use - Engages Community
Every Cat.Chat Catholic VBS program comes with everything you need to start planning your best Catholic VBS ever!
The Director Guide and Leader guides are simple and easy-to-use. Plus, you'll get all the downloads, printables, VBS music, Action Songs, Bible Verse Videos, and so much more, all from one convenient online platform called My VBS.
Complete Digital Program
The Digital Program is the complete online version of your VBS program, plus lots of Bonus Content not included in your Physical Kit.
You'll get all the daily lesson plans, downloads, printables, VBS music, action songs, bible verse videos, and so much more, all from one convenient platform. Accessible from any device.
VBS Director Guide
Every kit comes equipt with your Director Guide.
The Director Guide provides easy, step-by-step instructions on how to direct your parish VBS.
Contains everything you need to prepare, plan and execute a successful VBS week.Station Leader Guides
Each Station Guide empowers your leaders to run a successful station.
Each Station leader will have 5 to 6 different activities that are theme-specific and relevant to the day's scripture, virtue of the day, saint of the day, and overall theme of the VBS.
Your Station Leaders will also get access to the MY VBS platform, which contains additional activities, media, and support.
Action Song Videos & Bible Verse Videos
The action songs are perfect for reinforcing each day's theme with praise, energy, and fun.
It’s music so catchy that kids won’t even realize they’re learning important aspects of the Catholic with every move they make and every note they sing.
The Bible verse songs are a perfect video companion to the Faith Station to help kids memorize the daily bible verse.These well-crafted songs will be a favourite for the kids and leaders.
Captivating Music
These well-crafted, high-quality songs will encourage, teach, and engage kids on their “Great Journey With Jesus.”
VBS Add-ons
Practical take-home extras to keep VBS alive all year long.
Your Great Journey With Jesus VBS 2025 Kit Includes:
100% Catholic - Easy to Use - Engages Community
Every Cat.Chat Catholic VBS program comes with everything you need to start planning your best Catholic VBS ever!
The Director Guide and Leader guides are simple and easy-to-use. Plus, you'll get all the downloads, printables, VBS music, Action Songs, Bible Verse Videos, and so much more, all from one convenient online platform called My VBS.
Complete Digital Program
The Digital Program is the complete online version of your VBS program, plus lots of Bonus Content not included in your Physical Kit.
You'll get all the daily lesson plans, downloads, printables, VBS music, action songs, bible verse videos, and so much more, all from one convenient platform. Accessible from any device.
VBS Director Guide
Every kit comes equipped with your Director Guide.
The Director Guide provides easy, step-by-step instructions on how to direct your parish VBS.
Contains everything you need to prepare, plan and execute a successful VBS week.Station Leader Guides
Each Station Guide empowers your leaders to run a successful station.
Each Station leader will have 5 to 6 different activities that are theme-specific and relevant to the day's scripture, virtue of the day, saint of the day, and overall theme of the VBS.
Your Station Leaders will also get access to the MY VBS platform, which contains additional activities, media, and support.
Action Song Videos & Bible Verse Videos
The action songs are perfect for reinforcing each day's theme with praise, energy, and fun.
It’s music so catchy that kids won’t even realize they’re learning important aspects of the Catholic with every move they make and every note they sing.
The Bible verse songs are a perfect video companion to the Faith Station to help kids memorize the daily bible verse.These well-crafted songs will be a favourite for the kids and leaders.
Captivating Music
These well-crafted, high-quality songs will encourage, teach, and engage kids on their “Great Journey With Jesus.”
VBS Add-ons
Practical take-home extras to keep VBS alive all year long.
Hassle-Free Support
We have a dedicated team ready to answer your call. No robots. No problems.
100% Catholic
All 7 programs are 100% Catholic, abiding by the teachings of the Catholic Church.
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How it works
A Typical Day at VBS
Each day, children enter a new liturgical season, beginning with Advent, Christmas, Ordinary Time, Lent, and Easter.
Generally, summer programs run from Monday to Friday, approximately 9am to 12pm.
Ideally, children should be divided into groups according to their age. The children will rotate between 5 Main Stations: Faith, Crafts, Games, Music, and Snacks. Adult and Teen Volunteers (Group Leaders) lead their group of children through the five different stations.
The Great Journey VBS program is specially designed to help kids discover the life of Christ and draw closer to Him through the cycle of the church year. Kids will have fun learning the significance of each liturgical season and celebrate the importance of Advent, Christmas, Ordinary Time, Lent/Holy Triduum and Easter.
25 mins
Opening Assembly
Arrival and music (Theme Song, Action Songs, etc.)
Prayer, Welcome, Announcements, Virtue demonstration, Bible verse, and Skit.
Every age group will start off at a different station. Groups will rotate to different stations.
25 mins
25 Mins
Faith Station
In the Faith Station, kids learn about the significance of The Church year through the life of Jesus.
Activities are carefully crafted to be engaging for kids to help make the Catholic Faith Come Alive.
25 mins
Music Station
Standing up and dancing around, the kids and their leader follow the Action Song Videos, learning new, catchy, fun songs about each liturgical season.
Kids will have fun learning and celebrating the importance of Advent, Christmas, Ordinary Time, Lent/Holy Triduum and Easter.
There are two themed songs and two action song videos for each day.
25 mins
25 mins
Games Station
It's all about moving around and playing super fun and inspiring games.
Every activity in the Games Station is specifically designed to reinforce the virtue, theme and Bible Verse.
Kids will learn about the Church Year by getting up and moving around.
25 mins
Craft Station
The Craft Station allows kids to learn a new skill and showcase their beautiful projects.
The craft station activities are designed to be practical, fun and easy to learn for kids of all ages.
25 mins
25 mins
Snack Station
Snack Time.
Each kid will have the opportunity to receive or create a fun snack.
Every snack option is integrated with the theme of the day.
25 mins
Closing Assembly
VBS songs, prayer, announcements, take-home items and clean up.
25 mins
Program Overview
Journey With Jesus
Every day, kids embark on a journey through a different season during the liturgical year. Each day is carefully crafted to teach kids the significance of the season through the life of Christ.
"We’ve been hosting your programs since 2006. We have done all your VBS programs twice over and have been waiting for a new one for a few years now! Super excited!!!"
Most Comprehensive Cat.Chat VBS Ever!
What's New?
New VBS Leader Videos
View what activities should look like
You will have access to daily snack videos, craft videos, music and games activities videos, faith leader videos, and director orientation videos.
These videos will equip your Station Leaders to develop a successful VBS at your parish.
Daily Snack Video Example
10 New VBS Songs
Preview Great Journey Theme Song
New VBS Music
Catchy music your kids (and parents) will love
You can share top-quality music with your participants that have been professionally produced and written to be catchy, wholesome, and fun.
These new VBS songs will have you and your kids singing along to energizing rythyms and meaningful lyrics to make this VBS experience one to remember.
Variety of New Catholic Activities
5 to 6 activities at each station
Your Station Leaders can choose from various activities at each station.
Some activities are great for little kids or older kids.
Some activities are cost-effective, while others are not.
You get an easy-to-use, customizable VBS that will fit your needs for your particular parish.
New Virtue Demo Videos
Start off your Opening assembly with a WOW
Virtue Demo's are fun experiments you can demonstrate to your kids at the Opening Assembly.
They are easy to do and fun to watch, and they will provide a WOW factor to your opening Assembly.
The Great Journey VBS also includes Bible Verse Videos, Action Song Videos, Daily Station Videos, and VBS Leader Support Videos.
Virtue Demo Video Example
Catholic VBS
5 Inspiring Saints
Every day, the Great Journey VBS features a new Saint. Kids are inspired by the saint's story and witness it at the opening assembly and through the teachings throughout the stations.
St. Nicholas
Nicholas was a bishop who became well known through all the miracles that were happening through his prayers. He is known all over the world as a man who was generous and filled with the love of God.Nicholas is the featured saint for Day 1: Advent, as we prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus.The Holy Family
The Holy Family is featured on Day 2: Christmas.
They show us what it means to love each other and always stay close to Jesus.We ask them to pray for peace and unity in our own family.St. Peter
Peter was a fisherman, until Jesus called him to leave his nets and come follow Him.Jesus gave Peter the keys to the kingdom and the responsibility of guiding the church.St. Peter is the featured saint for Day 3: Ordinary Time.St. Josephine Bakhita
St. Josephine Bakhita was a brave and kind woman who faced many difficult times. Kids will be inspired by her deep faith and love for God. She is the featured saint for Day 4: Lent.Mary Magdalene
Mary Magdalene’s young life was filled with much struggle, sadness and sin.When she met Jesus, he spoke to her with kindness and forgave her many sins.She became a messenger of joy and hope, sharing with others that no matter how lost we feel, Jesus can always heal our broken hearts.She is the featured saint for Day 5."We’ve been hosting your programs since 2006. We have done all your VBS programs twice over and have been waiting for a new one for a few years now! Super excited!!!"
“WOW! I’m excited to use your new program throughout the year, as well as for VBS!”
"A VBS centered around the liturgical year is a BRILLIANT idea! You guys at Cat.Chat are awesome!"
"Teaching about the important days of the Catholic calendar in a summer VBS is a fun and amazing idea. Can’t wait to get a hold of your program when it becomes available."
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Preview VBS Videos
Helping You Lead a Successful VBS
Along with your Director Guide and station Leader Guides, you will have access to digital videos to help you run a successful VBS. Each video is carefully crafted to fit the theme of each day.
Action Song Videos
Your VBS program includes two Action Song videos per day. The action song videos allow your kids to learn the action to each song of the VBS Music.
All kit options include 10 Action Song Videos. The physical kit option and VBS Plus also receive a DVD.
Preview Day 1 Action Song:
Action Song Video Example
Virtue Demo Videos
NEW and exclusive to The Great Journey with Jesus Catholic VBS Program, virtue demo videos will help present virtues in a fun and compelling to kids.
You can show the Virtue Demo Video to your kids every day to help them understand the importance of that particular virtue.
The Virtue Demo Videos are faith-based science experiments illustrating the day's virtue.
Kids will learn what virtue is and how it pertains to their lives.
The program contains 5 virtue demo videos.
Virtue Demo Station Video Example
Daily Station Videos
These beautifully done and professional daily station videos are new and exclusive to The Great Journey With Jesus Catholic VBS program.
Directors and Station Leaders can watch these videos to get a sense of what the craft, snack, game, faith, or music activity should look like.
Each video showcases featured activities that most Leaders will choose to do for their VBS.
Check out an example of the Day 2 Craft Station Leader video.
Daily Station Video Example
Bible Verse Videos
The Great Journey with Jesus Catholic VBS program includes a new Bible Verse related to the theme for each day.
The Bible Verse is integrated throughout all the VBS stations.
As part of teaching children scripture, the Faith Station leader can decide to present a Bible Verse Video to the children.
Here is an example of the Bible Verse Video for Day 4 of the Great Journey With Jesus Catholic VBS program.
Bible Verse Video Example
Leader Support Videos
Leader support videos are Coming Soon! In the meantime, check out this fun video, What Kids Say About Advent and Christmas?
Leader Support Videos Coming Soon
Preview VBS Music Album
Great Journey VBS Music
- A Digital Platform with password access
- - Director Guide files, daily lesson plans and downloads
- - 5 Station Leader Guide files, daily lesson plans and downloads (advertising posters, sheet music, clip-art, T-Shirt logos, registration forms, posters and much more.)
- 10 Action Song Videos
- - 5 Bible Verse Videos
- - All VBS Music
- - Station Overview Videos
- - And More
- - Everything in the Digital Program
- - 1 Director Guide
- - 5 Station Leader Guides
- - 2 DVDs (Includes Actions Song Videos, - Bible Verse Videos)
- - 2 VBS Music CDs
- - 1 Advertising poster
- - 1 Mary, Mother of God Vinyl Sticker
- - 1 “Jesus I Need You” Prayer card
- - 5 illustrated saint cards with story
- - Everything in the Physical Kit + Digital VBS Program
- - New Great Journey VBS Music Platform you can share with your families (up to 200 kids) Valued at $349. (Purchase Digital Music Separately)
- - Custom Registration website for parents and volunteers to register.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ - Answers to Common Questions
At the time of your order you should have received 2 emails. A receipt of your order plua a seperate email with a link and password to access your online, digital program.
If you didn't see an email - check your spam! And mark us as not junk. If you still haven't received anything, contact one of our VBS consultants: 1-866-286-5433 or email:
Yes, you will have the benefit of having both the physical/hard copy resources, plus access to the digital platform (all the digital files) to share with your VBS team leaders.
The price is an advantage: you save $30, plus there are no shipping and handling fees. The disadvantage in going with digital-only: you have no hard copy books or items to work with.
After your purchase, You will find your VBS in the My VBS menu on the top menu of this website, each time you log in, then enter the paswword you wer given at the time of your purchase.
If you are a leader of one of the stations, contact the person in your parish who ordered the VBS program. At the time of purchase, they were emailed a simple step -by-step process and an access password.
Yes, we can bill your parish if you have permission to do so from your priest or business manager.
Your parish will not be charged taxes on your order.
We recommend Wilderness Adventure or Cathletics as a good starting point.
Yes, we have special bulk pricing on our CDs, saint cards and prayer cards. Visit the Cat.Chat VBS online store.
In our busy season, our standard/expedited shipping takes 5 to 7 business days. If you would like your order to arrive sooner, then please call to order and request rush delivery 1-866-286-5433.
Approximately 1 volunteer for every 5 or 6 kids
We suggest a variety of age-appropriate activities throughout our VBS programs. The music, action song videos and Bible verse videos are very suitable for preschoolers.
We would suggest you sample day 1 of the VBS program themes that interest you. You can sample each of the leader guides, music and videos. This should give you a good idea if our programs meet your specific needs for the preschoolers in your parish.
We have made your job much easier with the online resources we've created: printable registration forms, posters, editable parent newsletters, Facebook Ads, etc.
Yes, as an add-on, you can purchase the Take Home Digital package which gives you the license to share the music, videos and more with your VBS families. Check out VBS Resources in the store.
Yes. When you purchase the program, a variety of t-shirt logos are included in digital format, at no extra cost.
