Lent has a fascinating history in the Catholic Church. The history of Lent as a 40 day period of fasting in preparation for Easter can be traced back to the Council of Nicaea in AD 325. In addition, the Order of the Catechumenate and the Order of Penitents had a significant impact on the development…
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The Number 40 in the Bible (and Lent)
What is the significance of the number 40 in the Bible? We fast for the 40 days of Lent leading up to the Resurrection. The 40 day fast in the Bible that Jesus underwent before his temptation by the devil is a significant inspiration for our 40 day fast during Lent, but there are many…
Lenten Video Series
What Does Lent Mean? The Number 40 in the Bible A Brief History of Lent The Meaning of Ash Wednesday Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving: The Three Pillars of Lent Why Don’t Catholics Eat Meat on Friday’s During Lent? Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation The Act of Contrition Prayer and Meaning The 14 Stations of the…
What Does Lent Mean?
What does Lent mean? In order for us to really understand the meaning of Lent, we need to get a better idea of the origin of the word “Lent.” We get the word Lent from the Old English lencten, which means “Spring time.” English Catholics started using the word Lent because the season falls during…
Lent Activities
Looking for Lent activities to use with your students this year? The Religion Teacher’s Lenten Activity Pack includes ready-made lesson plans, activities, worksheets, videos, prayers and more. Or check out the links below for a wide variety of kid-friendly activities. Bookmark this page and return again for updated links and resources. Activities for Lent USCCB…
Lenten Reflection: Begin with the End in Mind
Before you decide what to give up for Lent this year, I want you to consider something very important. Don’t forget Easter. Easter is the end of Lent. Easter gives meaning to Lent, indeed to time itself. Easter celebrates the greatest joy known to man: new life! Easter marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ and…
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…
Catholic AI Lesson Plan: Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace
This Artificial Intelligence & the Workplace lesson plan is included in the AI Toolbox for Catholic Schools from The Religion Teacher. The other lesson plans in the toolkit feature other topics: AI & Bias, AI & Privacy, and AI & War. To access all of these lesson plans as well as tools to develop your…
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…
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…
