- Entries from October 2010

Oct 28

Bits O' Wisdom: Toot Your Own Horn!

by Cullen Schippe

I learned very early in life that nothing is quite as empty or irritating to others as self-praise. I am sometimes struck by the lists of great accomplishments I read about in people’s annual Christmas letters. “Our vacation in Machu Picchu was perfect. Johnny got all A’s and scored more touchdowns than anybody in the history of the high school. Millie got the lead in the middle-school musical and was surrounded by Broadway agents immediately after the first performance. Scott was top salesperson in his firm for the ninth year in a row. Our dog Buster pulled three people from a burning building.” Continue reading "Bits O' Wisdom: Toot Your Own Horn!" »

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Oct 20

What Saints Look Like

by Lee Danesco

If you ask your students to draw pictures of saints, what will they draw? People wearing serious expressions and medieval robes? Men and women being martyred or ministering to the poor? While such images are representative of saintly living, they fall short of portraying visions of sainthood that can motivate young people toward more Christ-like living today. You can help your learners bring sainthood into the realm of the present and the possible with these activities. Continue reading "What Saints Look Like" »

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Oct 13

Idea of the Month: October

An All Saints’ Day Surprise
Marlene Kelly

Congratulations to Marlene Kelly of
Schwenksville, PA. Marlene's submission
has been chosen as the October Idea
of the Month!

Marlene won $100 for sharing how she
combines her lesson on All Saints’ Day
with a lesson on Baptism and creates a
booklet containing the baptismal saints
of all her students.

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Oct 05

I-Am-With-You-Always Bracelets

by Margaret Stripe

Jesus said, “I am with you until the end of time.” For many young people, Jesus’ reassurance is not readily understood. Making I-am-with-you-always bracelets will help students understand the presence of Christ in their lives.

Where is God when we go through difficult times in our
lives? This is a hard question for adults to answer. It’s even
harder for young people, especially when they do not have
much life experience to help them understand what they are
experiencing — such as the death of a family member, being
left out by friends, or failing at something they’ve worked
hard to accomplish.
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Oct 04

Best Practices for Teaching Religion: Pray at Every Opportunity

by Kate Ristow

There are a number of proven techniques that lead to successful classroom sessions. Making these practices part of your normal, weekly routine frees you to focus on helping your students grow in faith. In this series of articles, Kate Ristow will present eight basic best practices for teaching religion. Today's best practice: Pray at Every Opportunity. Continue reading "Best Practices for Teaching Religion: Pray at..." »

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Best Practices for Teaching Religion: Generate Discussions with Open-Ended Questions

by Kate Ristow

There are a number of proven techniques that, when used consistently, lead to successful classroom sessions. Making these practices part of your normal, weekly routine frees you to focus on helping your students grow in faith. In this series of articles, Kate Ristow will present eight basic best practices for teaching religion. Today's best practice: Generate Discussion with Open-Ended Questions. Continue reading "Best Practices for Teaching Religion: Generate..." »

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Oct 03

Best Practices for Teaching Religion: Get Students Working Together

by Kate Ristow

There are a number of proven techniques that, when used consistently, lead to successful classroom sessions. Making these practices part of your normal, weekly routine frees you to focus on helping your students grow in faith. In this series of articles, Kate Ristow will present eight basic best practices for teaching religion. Today's best practice: Get Students Working Together. Continue reading "Best Practices for Teaching Religion: Get..." »

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Oct 02

Best Practices for Teaching Religion: Use a Seating Chart and Rotate Seating Frequently

by Kate Ristow

There are a number of proven techniques
that, when used consistently, lead to
successful classroom sessions. Making these
practices part of your normal, weekly routine
frees you to focus on helping your students
grow in faith. In this series of articles, Kate
Ristow will present eight basic best practices
for teaching religion. Today's best practice: Use a Seating Chart and Rotate
Seating Frequently. Continue reading "Best Practices for Teaching Religion: Use a..." »

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Oct 01

Best Practices for Teaching Religion: Set Boundaries

by Kate Ristow

There are a number of proven techniques for successful classroom sessions. Making them part of your normal routine frees you to focus on helping your students grow in faith. In this series of articles, Kate Ristow will present eight best practices for teaching religion. Today's best practice: Set Boundaries. Continue reading "Best Practices for Teaching Religion: Set..." »

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