On Day 13 of the book, 31 Days to Becoming a Better Religious Educator, I suggest that one way to become a better disciple/servant to God and our students is to pray for the kids we teach. In the book, I suggest more than just a general class prayer, but specific prayers and intentions for…
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The Religion Teacher’s Rosary Worksheets for Kids
“When the recitation of the Rosary combines all elements needed for an effective meditation . . . it can present a significant catechetical opportunity . . .” Saint John Paul II, Rosarium Virginis Mariae, 17 Handouts with Activities & Meditations on the Mysteries of the Rosary The Religion Teacher’s Rosary Worksheets for Kids includes handouts…
The Living Rosary: Bring the Rosary to life for your students!
Looking for a special way to pray the Rosary? Try bringing a Living Rosary to your school or religious education community. This beautiful prayer service takes some preparation and practice, but many teachers have found it makes for a powerful and prayerful annual tradition. The Rosary, in this case, is made of students, with each…
Rosary Activities
Get The Religion Teacher’s Rosary Worksheets for Kids! Includes handout meditations on each mystery of the Rosary to help young people not only recite the prayers but enter into the mysteries of the lives of Christ and Mary. (Special Offer: Buy these rosary worksheets for kids and get two free classroom videos on “How to…
Teaching the Mysteries of Rosary to Elementary Students
The Challenges of Teaching the Rosary Teaching the Rosary to little ones is no easy task. It is not simply teaching the prayers, but decoding the new vocabulary in the prayers so that children are able to understand them. It is not simply exposing children to the mysteries of the Rosary but enabling children to…
Rosary Journals for Meditation on the Mysteries of the Rosary
One of the ways I taught students to meditate on the mysteries of the rosary, was to have them create a rosary journal for a particular week. We focused on one decade/mystery of the rosary each day (for a total of five mysteries per week). I found this to be especially powerful for the sorrowful…
Danielle Rose Music: Mysteries of the Rosary CD
In 2002, Pope John Paul II put out the apostolic letter Rosarium Virginis Mariae (RVM). In this letter the Pope reiterated his personal devotion to the rosary and power of praying the rosary. This letter was the inspiration for a beautiful collection of prayerful songs written and performed by an amazingly talented young musician Danielle…
6 Reasons for Teaching Children the Rosary
Why is it so important to dedicate the time to pray the rosary during class? My wife and I both capitalized on October, the month of the rosary, by teaching our students how and why we pray the rosary. These are the reasons we feel so strongly about praying the rosary with your children or…
The Month of the Rosary is October
As teachers, during the month of October my wife and I always dedicated a number of class prayers to praying the rosary. October is a perfect opportunity to teach children how to pray the rosary in their own lives. She found that with her fourth graders and I found with my middle school and high…
The Religion Teacher’s Our Lady Worksheet Collection
The Religion Teacher’s Our Lady Worksheet Collection includes handouts for some of the most popular Marian apparitions and devotions. Students will learn about the history of each Marian devotion and turn to the Blessed Virgin Mary in prayer to watch over us today. Buy Now > (Or gain access as a premium member of The Religion Teacher.)…
