Hope in “Offering Up” Many adults today can remember the common practice of “offering up” the irritations of our day to day lives. In his second encyclical, Spe Salvi, Pope Benedict suggests that this practice, which seems to be less common today, may be worth reviving in our daily living. The purpose of offering up…
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Learning Hope through Prayer: Part II
Hope in Prayer Intentions Prayer can be an exercise in desire and a place where we open ourselves up to the performative power of hope. Prayer can be an experience that is able to purify our hearts and foster within us the desire to truly ask God what is worthy of Him. I often hear…
Learning Hope Through Prayer: Part I
In his second encyclical, SPE SALVI, Pope Benedict XVI encourages Christians to have hope in salvation. For catechists, this can be an opportunity not only to teach about hope but to teach how to allow hope to transform our students. The Holy Father explains that the Gospel message of hope is not only “informative” it…
Saint Patrick’s Breastplate Prayer Activity
Copy and paste the prayer into a word document. Number each section, print it out, and then cut it into sections to distribute to your students. If you have time, include the last line of the preceding stanza in each section. For example: “…The Creator of the Universe” I bind myself today The virtue of…
Bread of Life Lesson Plan & Activities
Jesus Christ’s teachings contained in the Gospel of John chapter 6 are known as the “Bread of Life Discourses.” These teachings are the basis of much of the theology behind the Catholic Church’s celebration of the Eucharist at Mass. The teachings in John 6:22–59 help us understand that Christ is the “bread of life.” This…
Doubting Thomas Activities & Worksheets
Teach your students about the story of Doubting Thomas in the Gospel of John with these activities, crafts, and worksheets. Doubting Thomas Activities Doubting Thomas Game (Rotation.org) Doubting Thomas Sunday School Lesson (Sunday School Works) Doubting Thomas Prayer Activity (Flame Creative Children’s Ministry) Doubting Thomas Crafts Doubting Thomas Story Crafts for Kids (Catholic Icing) Doubting…
St. Patrick’s Day Catholic Activities & Worksheets
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by teaching your students the story of the real Saint Patrick of Ireland with some of these Catholic activities and worksheets. Saint Patrick Catholic Activities Saint Patrick’s Day Catholic Resource List (Catholic Icing) Saint Patrick’s Day Activities for Kids (Real Life at Home) Saint Patrick’s Day Activities and Lesson Plans (Catholic…
The Religion Teacher’s Our Lady Worksheet Collection
The Religion Teacher’s Our Lady Worksheet Collection includes handouts for some of the most popular Marian apparitions and devotions. Students will learn about the history of each Marian devotion and turn to the Blessed Virgin Mary in prayer to watch over us today. Buy Now > (Or gain access as a premium member of The Religion Teacher.)…
King David Activities & Crafts
King David is one of the most important figures in the Old Testament. Here is a collection of activities you can use to teach kids about the life and legacy of King David. King David Activities King David Games, Puzzles, and Printable Worksheets (Sunday School Zone) King David Sunday School Lesson (Ministry-to-Children) David Activity Ideas…
The Religion Teacher’s Creed Worksheet
The Religion Teacher’s Creed Worksheets includes a printable handout for each of the twelve articles of the Apostles’ Creed. Students will reflect on the meaning of each phrase in the Creed to grow deeper in their faith in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Buy Now > (Or gain access as a premium member of The Religion…