In 2017 I introduced a concept that has transformed the way I teach in religious education: Lectio Divina Lesson Planning. The idea is pretty simple: apply the prayer process of Lectio Divina to everything we teaching catechesis. The process really caught on and many others benefited from the approach, so I expanded the ideas into…
Search Results for: Scripture
Catholic Virtues Lesson Plan
One of the greatest gifts we can give to our students is the desire to grow in virtue. There are seven important Catholic virtues to introduce to our students so that they can integrate them into their lives. These virtues include the three theological virtues of faith, hope, and charity (love) and the four cardinal…
The Formation5: Family Faith Formation in Five Minutes or Less
The Formation5 is a short, daily email for Catholic parents with saints, Scripture, and prayers to form whole families in the Catholic faith. As parents, we know that raising our kids in the Catholic faith is important. We know we should do something more to help our kids learn the faith. This daily email gives…
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…
Reimagining Virtual Catechesis
So, you are teaching virtually this year. Things are going to be different. It certainly won’t be religious education as normal. It might not be the year we expected. But it could be an amazing year. In response to the pandemic, many schools and parishes have chosen between: In-person classes with social distancing and masks…
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…
The Road to Emmaus Lesson Plan, Activities, and Worksheet
In this Road to Emmaus lesson plan, students will learn the meaning of this Bible story and how they can apply it to their lives as fellow disciples of the risen Lord Jesus Christ. The Road to Emmaus Lesson Objectives Presentation: The Road to Emmaus Bible Story After Jesus rose from the dead, he appeared…
The Parable of the Prodigal Son Skit Script
The Parable of the Prodigal Son has such important lessons for us as Christians. By reflecting on the ways in which we have been like either son in the story or like the father, we can begin to understand the mystery of God’s mercy for us. To help your students reflect on the story, invite…
Nicene Creed Lesson Plan & Activities
The Nicene Creed is the summary of our Catholic faith. We proclaim it every Sunday at Mass. All that we teach throughout the year in religious education has a foundation in the Nicene Creed. Therefore, it is helpful to teach your students to memorize the creed, understand its meaning, meditate on the words, and pray…
The Jesus Prayer
The Jesus Prayer is a simple and powerful way to turn to the Lord Jesus Christ with an open heart ready to receive his mercy: “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.” This very ancient prayer is known as the Jesus Prayer. It has been used for centuries in monastic…
