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….
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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…
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…
Activities for the Sacred Heart of Jesus & Immaculate Heart of Mary
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…
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…
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 SWBAT explain the difference between…
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….
Feast of the Holy Family Activities
Merry Christmas! Here are some activities to help you teach about and celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph in your lesson plans. Feast of the Holy Family Activities and Crafts Feast of the Holy Family Printable (Sadlier) Activities for the Feast of the Holy Family (Catholic Culture) Feast of…
