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, ...
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 Acutis Biography Feast Day: October ...
In this lesson your students will understand the meaning of the Sign of the Cross. When they make the Sign of the Cross, they will remember the sacrifice Jesus made for them and affirm their belief in the Holy Trinity. The format for the lesson is a simplified version of Lectio Divina Lesson Planning called The RE3 Framework: Read, Reflect, and ...
Use this Crucifixion lesson plan or the activities below to teach about the passion and death of Jesus Christ. Save the lesson for Holy Week and Easter or teach it at any time throughout the year. Crucifixion Lesson Objectives Crucifixion Lesson Activities & Assessment Hook: The Crucifix Place a crucifix in the front of the room or ...
Introduce your students to the Catechism of the Catholic Church's five forms of prayer with this video: How do we pray? When many people hear the word “prayer,” they think about us asking God for help, but that is only one way to pray. The Catechism of the Catholic Church divides prayer into five forms: petition, intercession, ...
What sets religious education apart from regular education? I gave a live presentation comparing religious education to other forms of teaching, which you can find here: But I was only able to scratch the surface of what we do differently in religion and catechesis. There is much more to say . . . I want to begin with the classic ...
Looking for books to give your catechists or teachers? Jared Dees has written a number of books for religious educators including 31 Days to Becoming a Better Religious Educator, Christ in the Classroom, and Just Plant Seeds. Each of these books are available from Amazon, but you can place a bulk order directly from the…
Imagine . . . A classroom of kids actively engaged in learning about their faith. They work diligently on assignments. They listen to your presentations. They ask questions and are able to go home and articulate what they learned in class to their parents and friends. Now imagine the opposite . . . Students are…
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