Leading Young People Through Lectio Divina
JARED DEES
The goal of lectio divina (“sacred reading”) is to encounter Christ when you read the Bible, not just to understand an idea. We...
Yes You Can — Teach the Parables: Be Prepared
BY LYNN WEHNER
“I will open my mouth in parables, I will utter what has been hidden since the foundation of the world.” (MATTHEW 13:35)
In...
Praying the Scriptures: A Guide for Teens to Engage with God
BY BECKY GROTH
"Mom, we read a Bible verse, go around and say what word or sentence jumped out at us, read the verse again,...
Three Bible Reading Tips from the YOUCAT
BY PAT GOHN
The Catholic Church loves the Bible! Catholics call the Bible "God's Word" and "Sacred Scripture" because it is holy and contains what...
To Seek and Save the Lost: Unpacking the parable of the lost sheep
BY LYNN WEHNER
There is a story about a shepherd who was falsely accused of stealing another man’s sheep. When he is brought before the...
Teaching with Parodies — Singing aids learning and memorization of lessons
Sr. Nanette M. Zeimet, SND
I have come to learn the value of music and poetry. Twenty years ago I taught my first religious education class....
A Lamp for My Feet — a visual memorization exercise
JUDITH COSTELLO
Have you ever walked down a dark hallway at night? In the darkness, we may stumble and fall. That’s why God offers us...
Small Packages
Teaching the Story of David and Goliath
LYNN WEHNER
In the world, we are besieged by the idea that “bigger is better.” And yet God himself...
Promises Fulfilled
The Story of Abraham Holds Promise For Us
LYNN WEHNER
Abraham was a just man who trusted in God’s promises. And it is God’s threefold promise...