Help your students imagine what it would have been like to experience the miraculous feeding of the 5,000 people in the gospels. This story is filled with symbolism meant to help us experience the Eucharist in a more meaningful way. Read the story in Mark 6, Matthew 14, Luke 9, or John 6, then invite students to perform the scene. You can copy and ...
I created a set simple stations for my students to reflect on each of the four events in the Paschal Mystery. Each station was short and simple, but really powerful. I wanted to share them with anyone who might be interested. (Note: Below you will find educational class stations, not to be confused with the traditional Stations of the Cross. For ...
The Anima Christi ("Soul of Christ") is an ancient medieval Catholic prayer. It was popularized by Saint Ignatius of Loyola and remains a key devotion among Catholics in the world today. Lead your students in this beautiful prayer and download the worksheet below to help them meditate on the words. This handout is one of the many resources in The ...
Here is a comprehensive lesson plan on the Sacrament of Confirmation. It might work best as a final summary of your Confirmation preparation or pick and choose some of the activities to use throughout the year. The main goal of the lesson is to give them a final opportunity to prepare for the actual celebration of their Sacrament of Confirmation. ...
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 ...
Wow, another year has come to an end! Before you empty your classroom and pack up for the summer, take a few moments to prayerfully reflect on the year. Look back at what went well, what didn't go well, and what you plan to focus on for next year. Most importantly, celebrate the times you and your students experienced any moment of encounter ...
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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