Lenten Disciplines for Junior High Students
For the past six years, I've looked forward to class with my seventh-grade students the week before Ash Wednesday—because old ideas become new again each year.
Washed Clean
A soap craft to accompany a lesson on forgiveness and reconciliation
BY SARA JONCKHEERE
Making soap is an easy craft, and it’s the perfect way to...
‘And the Two Shall Become One’
To love as Christ loves his Church
LYNN WEHNER
Just how important is marriage to the kingdom of God? According to the Catechism of...
Our Call Is to Love — a prayer service about vocations
A prayer service about vocations for grades three to five
DEANNA BARTALINI
Often when we talk about vocations, we somehow get to the question: “What am...
The Lights of Advent for Your Students and Their Families
At this time of year, our thoughts, time, and energy turn toward preparing for the holiday season.
Free download: Praying with the Pope for an end to corruption
Say “No” to Corruption
Pray that people with power have the strength to make good choices
Here's a great prayer activity for children in your class,...
The Joy of a Clean Heart : A craft about Penance and Reconciliation
SARA JONCKHEERE
Sin has a way of weighing us down and hardening our hearts. Children feel this too and need to be taught that the...
Children’s Liturgy of the WORD — First Sunday of Advent
Wishing you a blessed First Sunday of Advent!
Invite children to watch this special Children’s Liturgy of the Word. Thanks to Heidi and Mark from...
Catholic IQ—Where God Speaks
DAVID O’BRIEN
Here’s a 20-question quiz to test your Bible knowledge. It contains sample questions such as:
St. Jerome famously said: “Ignorance of _______ is...
The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Activities to help learn about these gifts
JARED DEES
Whether you are preparing your students for Confirmation or just wish to introduce them to the seven...
