When I wrote the eighty fables in Beatitales, I had three audiences in mind. First, I wanted to write short stories that children of all ages would enjoy. That’s the obvious reader (or listener) for the stories. But I also had two other audiences in the back of my head: parents and educators. I knew…
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Seven Sacraments Lesson Plan
Using this lesson plan, you will be able to introduce your students to the Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church and their significance in the lives of God’s people. The lesson is meant to be an introduction and overview of the sacraments, but further lessons on each individual sacrament are encouraged with links provided below….
Bible Activities for Kids
This collection of Bible activities for kids will help you lead your students into an encounter with Christ through the written Word of God. First, we want to familiarize young people with the Bible as a book. We want them to feel comfortable opening it, navigating it, and reading it. Then we want to help…
The Parable of the Good Samaritan Lesson Plan
In this lesson, your students will gain a greater appreciation for the ways in which they can love their neighbors as themselves just as the Samaritan did in Jesus’ Parable of the Good Samaritan. The structure of this lesson is based on the Lectio Divina Lesson Planning model described in the book, Christ in the…
The Parable of the Good Samaritan Skit Script
When you read the Parable of the Good Samaritan with your students, help them understand why the people in the story do what they do, then help them reflect on how they can be more or less like each person. Your goal is to help them understand the message Jesus has for them them today…
The Parable of the Great Feast Skit Script
When you read a parable with your students, help them understand the meaning of the story, but also guide them to reflect on what the parable means for them today. Challenge them to imagine what Jesus is saying to them through the parable. One of the ways to help students engage more deeply with a…
The Religion Teacher’s Parable Worksheet Pack
The printable handouts in The Religion Teacher’s Parable Worksheet Pack will help your students understand the meaning of the many parables Jesus told and, more importantly, apply the truths that they contain to their personal spiritual lives. Buy Now > (Or gain access as a premium member of The Religion Teacher.) Your students will hear the fictional…
The Last Supper Lesson Plan
This Last Supper lesson plan can be used to help your students better understand the significance of the consecration at Mass or to help them prayerfully reflect of the events on Holy Thursday. Last Supper Lesson Objectives Students will be able to summarize the story of the Last Supper. Students will feel gratitude to Jesus…
The Last Supper Skit Script
One of the things I really want my students to be able to do is imagine themselves in the story of the Last Supper. This is essentially what happens during the consecration of the Catholic Mass. So, in order to prepare them to understand more deeply how powerful this event is in the life of…
Lent Project and Lesson Plan Ideas
Forty days. We have forty days to help young people grow into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ during Lent. How do we make the most of our time with them? First, think about some ongoing Lenten projects you can do with the students this year. How can you check in with them each time…
