Classroom of Compassion
Three ingredients that foster warmth and support
CARRIE SOUKUP
A sweet boy in my fourth-grade class turned to his classmates for prayer. “My mom has cancer.”...
What Is God Calling You To Do?
A Three-step Formula for Discovery
ERIC GROTH
Advent is about waiting. But the followers of Christ are not called to “wait” in a typical, passive sense,...
Praying in difficult times
CONNIE CLARK
My students sat perfectly still. Every one of them was attentive, reverent, and engaged. And I wish with all my heart that they...
Prayer Journal Craft
Creating opportunities for students’ personal prayer
SARA JONCKHEERE
A prayer journal is a great way to expose students to different types of prayer, while gathering and...
“Lord, teach us to pray”: Great articles for a prayer-filled Lent
May our Hearts Beat with Christ
PAT GOHN
Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he had finished, one of his disciples said to...
Grow Closer to God
An adaptable prayer service to prepare for Penance or other occasions
DEANNA BARTALINI
A new calendar year begins, and it presents a wonderful opportunity to...
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,...
Keeping the Faith Incarnational (even under quarantine)
JONATHAN F. SULLIVAN
For us men and for our salvation
he came down from heaven,
and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary,
and became...
To Forgive Ourselves—A short Lenten prayer service for adults and teens
WILLIAM B. MILLER
Editor’s note: While this prayer service can stand alone, it might also be good preparation for adults and teens prior to receiving...
Help Students Pray What They Believe and Live What They Pray
On Moving Beyond Recitation of Prayers
JARED DEES
You have a choice: class prayer can be quick and forgettable, or it can be heartfelt and memorable....
