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…
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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…
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’s Sunday Newsletter
Join the nearly 100,000 religious educators who receive weekly lesson plans, activities, worksheets, videos, prayers, and more every Sunday morning. You will find a multitude of resources to help you plan for each week’s Scripture readings, saints feast days, liturgical seasons, sacramental preparation, and more. Enter your name and email here: * indicates required First…
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…
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…
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…
The Religion Teacher’s Our Lady Worksheet Collection
The Religion Teacher’s Our Lady Worksheet Collection includes handouts for some of the most popular Marian apparitions and devotions. Students will learn about the history of each Marian devotion and turn to the Blessed Virgin Mary in prayer to watch over us today. Buy Now > (Or gain access as a premium member of The Religion Teacher.)…
King David Activities & Crafts
King David is one of the most important figures in the Old Testament. Here is a collection of activities you can use to teach kids about the life and legacy of King David. King David Activities King David Games, Puzzles, and Printable Worksheets (Sunday School Zone) King David Sunday School Lesson (Ministry-to-Children) David Activity Ideas…
