What can kids give up or do for Lent? Here is a list of Lenten ideas for kids to live out the three pillars of Lent: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. There are a few different ways to use the list: Here are the forty ideas! You can download a printable version below. Download the Printable Prayer Ideas for Kids during ...
What can kids give up or do for Lent? Here is a list of Lenten ideas for kids to live out the three pillars of Lent: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. There are a few different ways to use the list: Here are the forty ideas! You can download a printable version below. Download the Printable Prayer Ideas for Kids during ...
In this lesson your students will understand the meaning of the Sign of the Cross. When they make the Sign of the Cross, they will remember the sacrifice Jesus made for them and affirm their belief in the Holy Trinity. The format for the lesson is a simplified version of Lectio Divina Lesson Planning called The RE3 Framework: Read, Reflect, and ...
Explore and reflect on the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary with this lesson plan and activity ideas. Immaculate Conception Lesson Objectives Immaculate Conception Lesson Activities Hook Presentation: Statue of Mary Bring in a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary or point to one in your classroom. (Or take your students to ...
Your students may have heard about the Seven Deadly Sins, but have they taken the time to reflect on how they can protect themselves against these vices in their lives? Share this Seven Deadly Sins video, then invite students to go deeper with the worksheet below. The Seven Deadly Sins Explained Here is a brief description of the Seven ...
What sets religious education apart from regular education? I gave a live presentation comparing religious education to other forms of teaching, which you can find here: But I was only able to scratch the surface of what we do differently in religion and catechesis. There is much more to say . . . I want to begin with the classic ...
Looking for books to give your catechists or teachers? Jared Dees has written a number of books for religious educators including 31 Days to Becoming a Better Religious Educator, Christ in the Classroom, and Just Plant Seeds. Each of these books are available from Amazon, but you can place a bulk order directly from the…
Imagine . . . A classroom of kids actively engaged in learning about their faith. They work diligently on assignments. They listen to your presentations. They ask questions and are able to go home and articulate what they learned in class to their parents and friends. Now imagine the opposite . . . Students are…
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