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…
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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…
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…
Christ the King Activities
The last Sunday of the Catholic liturgical year is The Solemnity Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (otherwise known as Christ the King Sunday). Here are some Christ the King activities for you to try in class with students to celebrate this feast day or any time you want to teach about Jesus Christ’s…
Noah’s Ark Activities, Crafts, and Printable Worksheets
The story of Noah’s ark and the flood is among the best-known stories in the Bible for children. Kids love learning about the animals entering the ark in pairs. The large boat makes for a fun opportunity for making crafts for young children. Here are some of the best activities to teach children about the…
The Assumption of Mary Activities
The Catholic Church teaches that the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, was taken up body and soul into heaven at the end of her earthly life. As a Church we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on August 15 each year. Here is a collection of activities for the…
Jesus Feeding the 5,000 Activities
Jesus Christ feeding the 5,000 people (Matthew 14, Mark 6, Luke 9, John 6) is one of the most popular miracles in the gospels. In the story a large crowd of thousands of people follow him and his disciples to a deserted place. There isn’t enough food to feed them and the disciples got worried….
Catholic Prayer Fill in the Blank Worksheets
The best way to learn any Catholic prayer is to practice praying it out loud repeatedly. In addition to the practice, though, it is helpful for young people to slow down and see exactly what words they say when they pray. The following fill in the blank printable worksheets will help young people learn the…