Reading the story of Jesus calming the storm on the Sea of Galilee can be a powerful way to strengthen our faith. Introduce your students to this story and help them replace any fears they have with a greater faith in Jesus Christ with this short lesson and collection of activities. Jesus Calming the Storm…
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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…
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…
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…
Old Testament Prophets Lesson Plan
This lesson plan will introduce students to the prophetic books of the Old Testament and the main messages they brought to God’s people. For additional resources including 21 worksheets about each of the Old Testament Prophets, check out The Religion Teacher’s Prophet’s worksheet Pack. Prophets Lesson Objectives Students will be able to (SWBAT) differentiate between…
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…
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….
The Book of Psalms Lesson Plan & Activities
The Book of Psalms is one of the greatest gifts in the Old Testament. The book is sometimes called the “school of prayer” because reading and reciting the psalms in prayer helps us to learn how to pray. Introduce the Book of Psalms to your students using this lesson plan and collection of activities. This…
The Parable of the Lost Sheep Lesson Plan
The Parable of the Lost Sheep is one of the most memorable and powerful parables in the Bible. Help your students learn this parable and reflect on the meaning of mercy in their lives today using this lesson plan. Sometimes we are the lost sheep. Sometimes we are one of the ninety-nine other sheep. Thinking…
