The Parable of the Prodigal Son is one of the most memorable stories in the Bible. In it Jesus teach us the meaning of God’s mercy and forgiveness. In this Prodigal Son lesson plan your students will learn the story and be able to make personal connections between the parable and their lives. This lesson…
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David and Goliath Lesson Plan & Activities
In this lesson plan you will help your students summarize the story of David and Goliath in the Bible and make connections between the meaning of the story and their lives. The story is often told as a classic tale of an underdog defeating a great champion, but there is so much more to the…
A Beatitales Lesson Plan to Teach the Beatitudes
When I wrote the eighty fables in Beatitales, I had three audiences in mind. First, I wanted to write short stories that children of all ages would enjoy. That’s the obvious reader (or listener) for the stories. But I also had two other audiences in the back of my head: parents and educators. I knew…
Seven Sacraments Lesson Plan
Using this lesson plan, you will be able to introduce your students to the Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church and their significance in the lives of God’s people. The lesson is meant to be an introduction and overview of the sacraments, but further lessons on each individual sacrament are encouraged with links provided below….
The Parable of the Good Samaritan Lesson Plan
In this lesson, your students will gain a greater appreciation for the ways in which they can love their neighbors as themselves just as the Samaritan did in Jesus’ Parable of the Good Samaritan. The structure of this lesson is based on the Lectio Divina Lesson Planning model described in the book, Christ in the…
The Last Supper Lesson Plan
This Last Supper lesson plan can be used to help your students better understand the significance of the consecration at Mass or to help them prayerfully reflect of the events on Holy Thursday. Last Supper Lesson Objectives Students will be able to summarize the story of the Last Supper. Students will feel gratitude to Jesus…
Lent Project and Lesson Plan Ideas
Forty days. We have forty days to help young people grow into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ during Lent. How do we make the most of our time with them? First, think about some ongoing Lenten projects you can do with the students this year. How can you check in with them each time…
Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation Lesson Plan
You can use this lesson plan to prepare children for their first confession or at any time to help them prepare for the amazing experience of mercy in the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation Lesson Objectives Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation Lesson Activities 1. Lesson Hook (Learn more about lesson…
Christmas Tree Lesson Plan
Christmas trees can be a great tool for catechesis whether at home or in a classroom. This lesson plan will help you unpack the symbolism of the Christmas tree customs with your students. They will be able to see their trees in a new way and even be able to teach their parents about what…
Holy Week Lesson Plan & Worksheets
You can use this lesson plan during Holy Week to teach about the Triduum. Holy Week Lesson Objectives Holy Week Lesson Activities 1. Holy Week Prayer Service Start the lesson or each day of Holy Week with one of these Holy Week Prayer Services. 2. Presentation There are many unique ways in which we celebrate…
