The Anima Christi (“Soul of Christ”) is an ancient medieval Catholic prayer. It was popularized by Saint Ignatius of Loyola and remains a key devotion among Catholics in the world today. Lead your students in this beautiful prayer and download the worksheet below to help them meditate on the words. This handout is one of…
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Magnifica Humanitas Worksheet (Pope Leo XIV’s Encyclical)
Teach your students about Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, using the summary and reflection questions below. You can download and print the worksheet below to help your students understand the meaning and significance of this document as it relates to artificial intelligence. A Short Summary of Magnifica Humanitas In his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas,…
First Communion Readiness Checklist
Are your students ready for their First Holy Communion? Give them the First Communion Readiness Checklist. Based on the classic catechetical formula to know, love, and serve God, students will assess their own knowledge and love for the Lord. It is important to know that their answers do not disqualify them from receiving their First…
40 Simple Lenten Ideas for Kids (Printable)
What can kids give up or do for Lent? Here is a list of Lenten ideas for kids to live out the three pillars of Lent: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. There are a few different ways to use the list: Here are the forty ideas! You can download a printable version below. Download the Printable…
Seven Deadly Sins Video and Worksheet
Your students may have heard about the Seven Deadly Sins, but have they taken the time to reflect on how they can protect themselves against these vices in their lives? Share this Seven Deadly Sins video, then invite students to go deeper with the worksheet below. The Seven Deadly Sins Explained Here is a brief…
Pope Leo XIV Worksheet for Kids
Teach about the life of our new Pope Leo XIV, the first Augustinian and U.S.-born pope in history using the worksheet below. To get additional tools to teach about the papacy and the lives of recent popes, download The Religion Teacher’s Pope Activity Pack. This resource features four, easy-to-teach lessons with worksheets, videos, prayers, meditations,…
The Life of Pope Francis Biography Worksheet
Teach about the life and and legacy of Pope Francis using this biography worksheet. To get additional tools to teach about the papacy and the upcoming Papal Conclave, download The Religion Teacher’s Pope Activity Pack which features four, easy-to-teach lessons with worksheets, videos, prayers, meditations, and more. Access it here. You can also download and…
Carlo Acutis Worksheet and Activities
Here are some resources you can use to teach about Carlo Acutis, the first Millennial saint. His life will be an inspiration for children and adults alike for many generations to come. Find a biography and worksheet about his life below as well as additional activities you can find and use in class. Saint Carlo…
Jubilee Year Lesson Plan, Activities, & Worksheet
Pope Francis declared 2025 to be a Jubilee Year in the Catholic Church. This lesson plan provides some ideas for teaching about this Holy Year and the ways your students can participate without making an actual pilgrimage to Rome. Jubilee Year Lesson Objectives Jubilee Year Lesson Activities Lesson Hook It may seem like an odd…
Who was Ruth in the Bible? Video and Worksheet
The Book of Ruth is a short book in the Old Testament telling an inspiring story about the life of King David’s great-grandmother. Kids will find inspiration in Ruth’s loyalty to her mother-in-law Naomi as well as her trust in God. Who was Ruth in the Bible? Video Here is a video introduction to Ruth’s…
