In many areas of the United States, the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe may be one of the most important feast days in the Catholic school/parish religious education year. As the number of Hispanic Catholics rise in the United States, so does the devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe. Consider using this prayer service,…
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The Five Finger Prayer Method for Kids
As religious educators we are always looking for prayer ideas and activities that involve movement and hand motions for our children to participate more fully in their faith. As Christians we are programmed to pray with our hands usually held together tightly. The five finger prayer method is a great way for children to literally…
Prayer Table Ideas for Religious Educators
Somewhere inside almost every religious education room or religion teacher’s room is a prayer table. Teachers and catechists use these prayer tables at various times and at various levels in throughout the year. Some pray with it daily; some let them collect dust in the back of the room. The following prayer table ideas are…
The Come Holy Spirit Prayer
I have had the privilege of attending a number of masses with Fr. Theodore Hesburgh, the legendary President Emeritus of the University of Notre Dame. In each of these masses, Fr. Ted has given different variations of the same homily, all of which advocate for the use of one simple prayer: Come Holy Spirit. Fr. Ted…
Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving Video: The Three Pillars of Lent
Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving are the three pillars of Lent. In a special way, we focus on these three things during Lent to help us grow in our faith during our 40 day journey to Easter, the celebration of new life and Christ’s resurrection. Get the lesson plans, worksheets, and graphic organizers that support the Lenten…
Catholic Schools Week Prayer
You are welcome to use this Catholic Schools Week prayer in any school promotional materials, prayer services, school newsletters, emails, or webpages. Please cite the prayer with a link back to this website: www.thereligionteacher.com. Almighty Father, You sent forth your Son as a beacon of hope for all people. As Teacher, he has given us…
7 Ways to Use Praise and Worship Music In Class Prayer
I have to admit that I like praise and worship music and use it in class often. I was very involved in my youth group as a teenager and the music that is played at Steubenville Youth Conferences has stuck with me for years and still holds a special place in my heart. A major…
St. Cecilia, Patron Saint of Music, Activities and Prayers
The feast day of St. Cecilia, patron saint of music falls perfectly right around Thanksgiving on November 22. The days around Thanksgiving can be either stressful with exams or laid back with movies and break.
Teachers: Pope Benedict XVI’s Prayer Intention for September 2011
Each month the pope sets forth a set of prayer intentions that are used in prayers around the world. This month, Pope Benedict XVI has selected teachers as one of his intentions: Teachers. That all teachers may know how to communicate love of the truth and instill authentic moral and spiritual values. His prayer is…
Class Prayer Resources
Religion teachers and catechists are different from all other teachers because they have the opportunity to pray in class with their students. There are a variety of options that teachers have to choose from when selecting class prayers. The resources below are meant to assist teachers in selecting the best prayers for their classrooms. Class…
