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...
Exploring the Mystery and Wonder of the Parables
Practical Strategies for Working with the 2013-2014 Catechist Formation Program
Complete-A-Project Bible Search: Jesus Enters Jerusalem
You can use this Complete-A-Project Bible Search activity with learners across a broad age range. This Bible Search is based on Matthew 21:1-11, the Gospel at the blessing of the palms on Palm Sunday in Year A.
Does John Use Parables? Introduction to Johns 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.
Complete-A-Project Bible Search: Following Jesus
This Complete-A-Project Bible Search is based on Matthew 4:12-23. It can be used with learners across a broad age range.
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.
Bread for the Journey: The Scriptures and the Spirituality of the Catechist
How can one gain a deeper love of God's Word? Drawing on Verbum domini and other sources of the Church's collective wisdom, let me suggest a few ways.
A Family Together: Jesus’ Journey to Calvary
This Palm Sunday, we hear the story of Jesus' Passion and Death from the Gospel of Mark (14:1—15:47). A few days later, on Good Friday, we hear the account from the Gospel of John (18:1—19:42). To help enter more deeply into Jesus' experience during his last hours, join him on his journey to Calvary by tracing the path he most likely took. Number each stop along the way, and mark the path as you go from place to place. At each stop, reflect on the Bible passage given.
Complete-A-Project Bible Search: Faith Shows in Good Works
This Complete-A-Project Bible Search activity is for teacher and students (grades 4-6) working together.
Complete-A-Project Bible Search: What Do You Say When Jesus Calls?
This Complete-A-Project Bible Search activity is for teacher and students (grades 4-6) working together.







