Lessons and Activities

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.

by Jeanne Heiberg After a long drive home following a weekend workshop at beautiful Lake George, NY, I dropped friends off at a train...

A Family Together - February 2012

We are born selfish. Psychologists call it "egocentricity," and it's a good thing. It enables infants to get their needs met—for hunger to be satisfied, for thirst to be slaked.

Dedicated to God Feast Day: February 10

How can our class fast together during Lent? How is having students pray at home as part of a lesson on prayer a good idea, a bad idea?

This Complete-A-Project Bible Search activity is for teacher and students (grades 4-6) working together.

Generations of Catholics grew up learning by rote the Baltimore Catechism definition of a Sacrament: "an outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace."

In early January we often take the time to consider ways for self-improvement.

Served Others Feast day: January 5