Does John Use Parables? Introduction to John’s Figures of Speech
John’s Gospel, the last to be written (between 90 and 100 a.d.), is often called a spiritual Gospel, and the author has been called a theologian by John Chrysostom and other Fathers of the Church.
A Family Together: Who Said That?
A group activity for the family at home or your class family.
Rediscovering the Parables: The Question of a Correct Understanding
The parables that Jesus told can be a source of confusion for many people of our times. People wonder why Jesus talked in riddles that often can be difficult to understand. How does a catechist go about deciphering and explaining the point that the Lord was trying to make?
Complete-A-Project Bible Search: Almsgiving, Praying, and Fasting
This Complete-A-Project Bible Search activity is for teacher and students (grades 4-6) working together. This Bible Search is based on Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18, the Gospel that is read on Ash Wednesday.
Complete-A-Project Bible Search: Jesus, the Good Shepherd
This Complete-A-Project Bible Search Activity is for teacher and students (grades 4-6) working together.
Rich Soil: Teaching the parable of the sower
BY LYNN WEHNER
Gardens and growth. Seeds and soil. Spring approaches! We all know that water, sunlight, and the right kind of soil will help...
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...
Make Every Minute Count
BY SR. JANET SCHAEFFLER, OP
Ten minutes left--and you've run out of things to do. Preparing for the extra moments that occur for your students...
