Invite students to read and reflect on Saint Paul’s metaphor for the Armor of God in Ephesians 6:10–18 in this lesson plan for kids. Armor of God Lesson Objectives Armor of God Lesson Activities Present: Read about the Armor of God Read Saint Paul’s description of the Armor of God in Ephesians 6:10–18. Therefore take…
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Baptism Lesson Plan
This lesson plan will introduce students to the theology of Baptism and encourage them to reflect on their own baptismal grace. You can find some additional Sacrament of Baptism activity ideas here. Baptism Lesson Objectives Baptism Lesson Activities Presentation Hook: What is water for? Bring in a glass or bowl of water. Place it in…
Book of Revelation Activities & Lesson Ideas
Here are some videos, worksheets, and activity ideas you can use to introduce your students to the Book of Revelation and its many symbolic stories. I couldn’t find a lot of really solid resources, but here are a few good places to start. Book of Revelation Lessons & Activity Ideas Glory of Christ Revelation Lesson…
Sin and Grace Lesson Plan
This lesson plan is featured in The Religion Teacher’s First Reconciliation Activity Pack to help kids prepare for the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. Sin and Grace Lesson Objectives Lesson Activities & Assessment Hook: Best Birthday Present Ask student to share: What is the best birthday present you have ever received? After students share their…
Pope Leo XIV Worksheet for Kids
Teach about the life of our new Pope Leo XIV, the first Augustinian and U.S.-born pope in history using the worksheet below. To get additional tools to teach about the papacy and the lives of recent popes, download The Religion Teacher’s Pope Activity Pack. This resource features four, easy-to-teach lessons with worksheets, videos, prayers, meditations,…
The Life of Pope Francis Biography Worksheet
Teach about the life and and legacy of Pope Francis using this biography worksheet. To get additional tools to teach about the papacy and the upcoming Papal Conclave, download The Religion Teacher’s Pope Activity Pack which features four, easy-to-teach lessons with worksheets, videos, prayers, meditations, and more. Access it here. You can also download and…
Carlo Acutis Worksheet and Activities
Here are some resources you can use to teach about Carlo Acutis, the first Millennial saint. His life will be an inspiration for children and adults alike for many generations to come. Find a biography and worksheet about his life below as well as additional activities you can find and use in class. Saint Carlo…
Crucifixion Lesson Plan & Activities
Use this Crucifixion lesson plan or the activities below to teach about the passion and death of Jesus Christ. Save the lesson for Holy Week and Easter or teach it at any time throughout the year. Crucifixion Lesson Objectives Crucifixion Lesson Activities & Assessment Hook: The Crucifix Place a crucifix in the front of the…
Catholic AI Lesson Plan: Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace
This Artificial Intelligence & the Workplace lesson plan is included in the AI Toolbox for Catholic Schools from The Religion Teacher. The other lesson plans in the toolkit feature other topics: AI & Bias, AI & Privacy, and AI & War. To access all of these lesson plans as well as tools to develop your…
Sin Smoothies: An Activity for Lent
Colleen Schulze shared this incredible Lenten activity idea with me and The Religion Teacher Newsletter list. She agreed to allow me to publish it here for others to use with their students during the Lenten season leading up to Easter. Here is Colleen: My students and I make “sin smoothies” during Lent. First, we talk…
