Devotions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary have become quite popular with the Catholic Church. Your students will probably be familiar with the images from churches and even popular culture. Beyond the images, they can benefit from an understanding and practice of a devotion to the Sacred and Immaculate…
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The Parable of the Mustard Seed Lesson Plan & Activities
The Parable of the Mustard Seed is one of the shortest yet most popular parables in the Gospels. This is the Parable of the Mustard Seed according to Matthew: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that someone took and sowed in his field; it is the smallest of all the seeds, but…
Visitation Lesson Plan, Worksheet, & Activities
The Visitation is the story of Mary’s visit to her cousin Elizabeth in the Gospel of Luke. Mary and Elizabeth were both pregnant. When Elizabeth saw Mary, the infant (John the Baptist) leapt in her womb. Two familiar Catholic prayers have been inspired by this story. First, in the Hail Mary, we echo the words…
The Memorare Prayer: Meaning, Activities, and Worksheets
The Memorare is a traditional Catholic prayer asking the Virgin Mary for her intercession to her son Jesus Christ. This collection of activities offers a brief introduction to the meaning of the Memorare and a few ways you can teach it to kids. The Memorare Prayer Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was…
Apostles Lesson Plan and Activities
Who were the Twelve Apostles? Why are they important to the beginning of Christianity and the Church today? This Apostles lesson plan will introduce your students to the significant role the Apostles played in the gospels and the early Church as well as the legacy they maintain today. Scroll to the bottom of the post…
Works of Mercy Lesson Plan & Activities
The Catholic Church describes a collection of works of mercy to fulfill the great commandment to “love they neighbor.” Use this lesson plan and the activities below to help teach your students about the seven corporal works of mercy and seven spiritual works of mercy. Works of Mercy Lesson Objective Works of Mercy Lesson Activities…
A Ten Commandments Prayer
Invite your students to pray this Ten Commandments Prayer to help them follow God’s Law. This prayer includes positive petitions to ask for God’s help in following each of the commandments. A Ten Commandments Prayer My Lord and God, Amen. The Ten Commandments This prayer is based on the traditional Ten Commandments as they are…
Saint Joseph Activities for Kids
Saint Joseph holds a special place in the life of Jesus and the lives of all Christians. He was a hard-working father who raised Jesus Christ as a son. Try some of these Saint Joseph activities, crafts, and worksheets for kids to help your students learn and reflect on the life of this important saint….
Catholic Virtues Lesson Plan
One of the greatest gifts we can give to our students is the desire to grow in virtue. There are seven important Catholic virtues to introduce to our students so that they can integrate them into their lives. These virtues include the three theological virtues of faith, hope, and charity (love) and the four cardinal…
Class Prayers for Children on the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children
All dioceses in the United States observe the “Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children” on January 22 (or January 23 when the 22nd is on a Sunday). It is a day of prayer for the victims of abortion and the restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life for…
