The Value of Lectio Divina in Class
Taking Time to Take your Students Deeper
MARLON DE LA TORRE
St. John Damascene once commented that “prayer is the raising of one’s mind and heart...
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...
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,...
National Bible Week – Nov. 12-18
Mark your calendars for November 12-18: The USCCB invites us to celebrate National Bible Week.
Resources recommended by the Bishops
Resources we recommend for learning about...
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...
The Sunday Gospel (Nov. and Dec. 2017)
Editors Note: This article offers commentary and reflection questions for each Sunday Gospel for November (the final weeks of Ordinary Time) and December (the...
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....