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…
Worksheets
The Memorare Prayer: Meaning, Activities, and Worksheets
The Memorare is a traditional Catholic prayer asking the Virgin Mary for her intercession to her son Jesus Christ. This collection of activities offers a brief introduction to the meaning of the Memorare and a few ways you can teach it to kids. The Memorare Prayer Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was…
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…
St. Augustine of Hippo and St. Monica Worksheets
St. Augustine and his mother St. Monica are some of the Church’s most famous saints. Take some time to introduce your students to their lives with these short biographies. Give the kids some time to make connections between their personal lives and the lives of these saints using the reflection questions. Copy and paste this…
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…
Glory Be Prayer Activities and Worksheets for Kids
The Glory Be is a common Catholic prayer that we recite during the Rosary and the Liturgy of the Hours: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. The Glory Be is a…
Annunciation Activities and Worksheets for Kids
In the first chapter of the Gospel of Luke, the Angel Gabriel visits the Virgin Mary to announce the birth of Jesus Christ. Although surprised and afraid at first, she humbly accepted God’s will and became the Mother of God. Here is a collection of activities, crafts, and worksheets you can use to teach young…
The Parable of the Lost Coin Worksheet
The Parable of the Lost Coin Worksheet is one of the thirty-four printable handouts in The Religion Teacher’s Parable Worksheet Pack. Learn more about this collection of resources here. Have your students read the Parable of the Lost Coin (Luke 15:8-10). This parable is a part of a series of three parables about the mercy…
First Day of School Worksheets & Printables
The first day of school is a great day for you to get to know the students and for them to get to know each other. You also want to introduce them to the class and the items in it as quickly as possible. There are so many printable templates available online to help you…
Word on Fire’s Exodus & Moses Lesson Plan, Video, and Handouts
This Exodus lesson plan is adapted from Word on Fire’s CATHOLICISM School Enrichment program, which offers resources for middle school and high school religion teachers based on Bishop Robert Barron’s CATHOLICISM DVD Series. Bishop Barron’s team has generously offered to share this lesson to spread the word about their wonderful educational resources. To learn more,…
