Who were the Twelve Apostles? Why are they important to the beginning of Christianity and the Church today? This Apostles lesson plan will introduce your students to the significant role the Apostles played in the gospels and the early Church as well as the legacy they maintain today. Scroll to the bottom of the post…
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Saint Joseph Activities for Kids
Saint Joseph holds a special place in the life of Jesus and the lives of all Christians. He was a hard-working father who raised Jesus Christ as a son. Try some of these Saint Joseph activities, crafts, and worksheets for kids to help your students learn and reflect on the life of this important saint….
Old Testament Prophets Lesson Plan
This lesson plan will introduce students to the prophetic books of the Old Testament and the main messages they brought to God’s people. For additional resources including 21 worksheets about each of the Old Testament Prophets, check out The Religion Teacher’s Prophet’s worksheet Pack. Prophets Lesson Objectives Students will be able to (SWBAT) differentiate between…
Feast of the Holy Family Activities
Merry Christmas! Here are some activities to help you teach about and celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph in your lesson plans. Feast of the Holy Family Activities and Crafts Feast of the Holy Family Printable (Sadlier) Activities for the Feast of the Holy Family (Catholic Culture) Feast of…
Christ the King Activities
The last Sunday of the Catholic liturgical year is The Solemnity Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (otherwise known as Christ the King Sunday). Here are some Christ the King activities for you to try in class with students to celebrate this feast day or any time you want to teach about Jesus Christ’s…
Election & Voting Lesson Plan for Catholic Religious Education
As religious educators working in Catholic schools or volunteering in Catholic parishes, we have the opportunity to teach young people about the right to vote in a democratic election. This topic becomes even more important during the presidential election years in the United States. In this lesson plan I wanted to offer a basic framework…
Noah’s Ark Activities, Crafts, and Printable Worksheets
The story of Noah’s ark and the flood is among the best-known stories in the Bible for children. Kids love learning about the animals entering the ark in pairs. The large boat makes for a fun opportunity for making crafts for young children. Here are some of the best activities to teach children about the…
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…
The Book of Psalms Lesson Plan & Activities
The Book of Psalms is one of the greatest gifts in the Old Testament. The book is sometimes called the “school of prayer” because reading and reciting the psalms in prayer helps us to learn how to pray. Introduce the Book of Psalms to your students using this lesson plan and collection of activities. This…
The Parable of the Lost Sheep Lesson Plan
The Parable of the Lost Sheep is one of the most memorable and powerful parables in the Bible. Help your students learn this parable and reflect on the meaning of mercy in their lives today using this lesson plan. Sometimes we are the lost sheep. Sometimes we are one of the ninety-nine other sheep. Thinking…
