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Sacraments

Mortal Sin vs. Venial Sin Video & Worksheet

Download and print the Mortal Sin vs. Venial Sin graphic organizer worksheet for students to complete while watching this video: Download the Mortal Sin vs. Venial Sin Worksheet > Scripture and the Catholic Church make clear distinctions between two different kinds of sin based on the gravity of sin: mortal sin and venial sin. First,…

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Filed Under: Catholic Questions, Morality, Sacraments, Videos

Sacraments Matching Game

Sacraments Activity: Matching/Memory Game

Kids love playing games. As a catechist, I love seeing kids learn about their faith. When you find an activity that kids love while they learn, you’ve hit a sweet spot. The sacraments matching game did that for our class this year and I’m looking forward to being able to use the game again throughout…

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First Reconciliation Activity: Examination of Conscience Box

Practicing Penance: A First Reconciliation Activity

One of my biggest goals this year for my second grade students was to encourage them to feel comfortable going to confession and communion for the first time. Even seasoned veterans have a hard time remembering what to do during the Sacrament of Reconciliation. I wanted to come up with a a fun First Reconciliation…

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Filed Under: Activities, Elementary School, Sacraments Tagged With: confession, forgiveness, reconciliation

Liturgy of the Eucharist

The Liturgy of the Eucharist Lesson Plan

This is part 2 of a lesson I recently shared: The Liturgy of the Word Lesson Plan. In this short lesson, I wanted to introduce my second grade students to the importance of the words we pray during the Liturgy of the Eucharist and to help them understand the meaning of transubstantiation (without actually introducing…

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Liturgy of the Word Lesson Plan Hook

The Liturgy of the Word Lesson Plan

I realized as I was teaching one of the final lessons of the year this week that I don’t share what I actually do in class often enough. I make a lot of suggestions based on what works for me, but it has been awhile since I shared a full lesson plan that I have…

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Filed Under: April Resources, Lesson Plans, Sacraments, Scripture

Catholic Confirmation Activities

Catholic Confirmation Activities that Excite and Engage

This list of Catholic Confirmation activities will help you get your students excited and engaged in the sacramental preparation process. The Sacrament of Confirmation is a critical sacrament in the life of young Catholics and should be a positive and transformative experience that they carry with them for the rest of their lives. Consider using…

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Filed Under: Activities, Most Popular, Sacraments Tagged With: confirmation, holy spirit

Sacrament of Baptism Activities

Sacrament of Baptism Activities

This is a collection of activities to use with young people to help them learn about the Sacrament of Baptism. These Baptism activities are designed for kids who have already been baptized and are meant to help children gain a deeper understanding of their vocation and identity as baptized Christians. General Sacrament of Baptism Activities…

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Filed Under: Activities, Sacraments Tagged With: baptism

First Communion Activities

First Communion Activities

I’m very excited to be teaching second grade this year! I will be helping young people prepare for their First Communion and First Reconciliation. Since I’m new to this age level, I’ll be collecting as many First Communion activities and ideas as I can throughout the year and adding my own contributions I create them…

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Catholic Mass Activities

Catholic Mass Activities for Kids

There are so many fun ways to teach kids about the Catholic Mass. This collection of Catholic Mass activities should help you plan your next lesson about the mass or help prepare students for school or parishes masses throughout the year. Whether you are teaching students about the liturgy or specifically about the Eucharist, try…

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Filed Under: Activities, April Resources, Most Popular, Sacraments

7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit

The 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit Lesson Plan & Worksheet

If you sat down to think about it, you could probably come up with a long list of things that God gives us to make us better people. There are a whole host of gifts that allow us to reach our dreams and conquer our greatest challenges, but based on the Scriptures (Isaiah 11:2-3) and…

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Filed Under: April Resources, Lesson Plans, Sacraments, Worksheets Tagged With: confirmation

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