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…
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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
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The Religion Teacher’s King David Worksheet Collection
The Religion Teacher’s King David Worksheet Collection will help students read and reflect on the lives of King David and his son King Solomon. Buy Now > (Or gain access as a premium member of The Religion Teacher.) To fully understand the importance of the coming of Jesus Christ (the Messiah) we have to understand the life…
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…
King Solomon Activities & Worksheet
Here is a collection of activities, crafts, and worksheets you can use to teach about the life of King Solomon in the Bible. King Solomon Activities The Story of Solomon Lesson (Ministry-to-Children) Solomon: The Wisest King? Lesson and Games (Ministry-to-Children) King Solomon Sunday School Activities (Christianity Cove) Solomon Sunday School Lesson (Children’s Ministry Deals) King…
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…
Palm Sunday Lesson Plan & Activities
Teach your students about Palm Sunday and Jesus’s entry into Jerusalem with this lesson plan and collection of activities, crafts, worksheets, and teaching ideas. Palm Sunday Lesson Objectives Palm Sunday Lesson Lesson Hook If the President (or prime minister, king, etc.) was coming to visit your school, how would the teachers and students welcome his…
A Passion Play (Crucifixion of Christ) Skit Script
Commemorate the most significant moments of the passion and death of Jesus Christ with this class skit script. Students will perform a passion play beginning with the Last Supper and ending with the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The goal of the skit is to help students experience the passion and death of Jesus Christ and…
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…
