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…
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Crucifixion Lesson Plan & Activities
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…
Sin Smoothies: An Activity for Lent
Colleen Schulze shared this incredible Lenten activity idea with me and The Religion Teacher Newsletter list. She agreed to allow me to publish it here for others to use with their students during the Lenten season leading up to Easter. Here is Colleen: My students and I make “sin smoothies” during Lent. First, we talk…
The Religion Teacher’s Paschal Mystery Worksheet Collection
Help your students meditate on the events of Holy Week and Easter with The Religion Teacher’s Paschal Mystery Worksheet Collection. This resource is only available to members of The Religion Teacher. Login or Join Today > Invite your students to take the time to read, reflect, and respond in prayer to the stories of Jesus…
The Religion Teacher’s Gospel of Luke Worksheet Collection
The Religion Teacher’s Gospel of Luke Worksheet Collection includes printable handouts for the major stories and passages in Luke’s gospel. Buy Now > (Or gain access as a premium member of The Religion Teacher.) This is a perfect resource for any religious educator who wants to place a special emphasis on Luke’s Gospel during Cycle C of the…
Jubilee Year Lesson Plan, Activities, & Worksheet
Pope Francis declared 2025 to be a Jubilee Year in the Catholic Church. This lesson plan provides some ideas for teaching about this Holy Year and the ways your students can participate without making an actual pilgrimage to Rome. Jubilee Year Lesson Objectives Jubilee Year Lesson Activities Lesson Hook It may seem like an odd…
Who was Ruth in the Bible? Video and Worksheet
The Book of Ruth is a short book in the Old Testament telling an inspiring story about the life of King David’s great-grandmother. Kids will find inspiration in Ruth’s loyalty to her mother-in-law Naomi as well as her trust in God. Who was Ruth in the Bible? Video Here is a video introduction to Ruth’s…
Religious Education vs. Regular Education: What sets us apart?
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…
Introduction to the Bible Lesson Plan
Use this lesson plan to introduce students to the Bible, it’s major parts, but most importantly how to read it. Bible Lesson Objectives Bible Lesson Activities Hook Bring in one of your own bibles from home. Tell the story of where you got this bible and what it has meant to use personally to read…
The Religion Teacher Keynotes & Workshops with Jared Dees
Jared Dees, the founder of The Religion Teacher, has given more than 100 keynote speeches and workshops to Catholic schools, parishes, and dioceses all across North America. He is available for both virtual and in-person events, in-services, and conferences. If you would like to invite Jared to speak at your church, school, or event then…
