One helpful way to understand what we believe as Christians is to clarify what we do not believe. A heresy is a teaching that is rejected by the Church. There have been many clearly defined heresies throughout the history of the Catholic Church especially in the early years as the Nicene Creed was developed. Download…
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The Prophet Elijah Activities, Crafts, and Worksheets
Elijah is one of the most important prophets in the Old Testament. Use these activities to teach about the life of the Prophet Elijah and invite your students to reflect on the lessons they can learn from his life and message. I have categorized these resources according to the major stories and events in the…
The Patriarchs: Activities & Worksheets (Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob)
The Patriarchs in the Old Testament Book of Genesis reveal the origin story of God’s people and the covenant that God established with the Israelites. There are many stories about Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the Old Testament to help your students grow closer in their own relationships with God. The activities here will help…
Guardian Angel Lesson Plan & Activities
Use this lesson plan to teach your students about their guardian angels so they will turn to them in times of need. At the bottom of this guardian angel lesson plan you will also find a collection of activities. Guardian Angel Lesson Objectives Guardian Angel Lesson Activities Guardian Angel Lesson Hook Show this popular painting,…
Sacrament of Matrimony Activities and Worksheets
With this collection of Sacrament of Matrimony activities, worksheets, and crafts you can teach your students about the unique experience of marriage in the Catholic Church. Use one of these resources in your next Catholic marriage lesson plan for kids and teens: Sacrament of Matrimony Lessons, Games, and Activities (The Catholic Toolbox) Sacrament of Matrimony…
Sacrament of Holy Orders & Religious Vocation Activities
Here is a collection of activities to help you teach about the Sacrament of Holy Orders and religious vocations in class. Give students an understanding of the vocation and ministry of deacons, priests, and bishops with one of these lessons, activities, worksheets, and videos: Sacrament of Holy Orders Activities, Games, and Lessons (The Catholic Toolbox)…
Anointing of the Sick Activities, Crafts, and Games
Here is a collection of activities to help you teach about the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. While many Catholics still think of this sacrament as “Last Rites,” the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is something people young and old get to experience. A terminal illness is not necessary to receive anointing….
Exodus and Moses Activities for Kids
The Book of Exodus includes the fundamental event in Salvation history of God calling Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt into freedom. There are many important stories in the Book of Exodus to teach our students including the birth of Moses, Moses and the burning bush, the plagues, the crossing of the Red…
Wedding Feast at Cana Lesson Plan & Activities
The story of the wedding feast at Cana of Galilee in the Gospel of John describes the first of Jesus Christ’s many miracles. The story has special significance because of the role of Jesus’s mother Mary who intercedes on behalf of the wedding guests to convince her son to perform the miracle. The miracle also…
Saint Nicholas Worksheet and Activities
Saint Nicholas of Myra was a bishop in the fourth century. His life and legends inspired many family traditions around Christmas time including Santa Claus and hanging stockings. Teach your kids about the life and legend of the real Saint Nicholas with some of these activities and printable worksheets. Saint Nicholas Biography and Reflection Questions…
