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Mary, Did You Know?
The song/video "Mary, Did You Know?" by Pentatonix, available on YouTube (3:24) with lyrics, is an a cappella rendition that is appropriate for day 1.
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Trip Lee—Reflections on Romans 8
The video "Trip Lee—Reflections on Romans 8," available on YouTube (2:59), is used for the "Clear the Way" activity on day 4.
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Gospel Music by Shai Linne, 116 Clique (Romans)
The song/video "Gospel Music by Shai Linne, 116 Clique (Romans)," available on YouTube (4:55), is used for the “Clear the Way” activity on day 4. Though the video is 4:55, the song concludes at the 4:11 mark. It is helpful but not essential to provide context for the Trip Lee video .
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World Peace Prayer
The song/video "World Peace Prayer," by Marty Haugen, available on YouTube (4:06), provides a hopeful litany that complements the "Opposites" activity on day 4.
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The Prodigal Sons - Propaganda
A video, by spoken word artist Propaganda, about the hidden motivations behind the two ways that all of humanity runs from God, as illustrated in the parable of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15:11-32.
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"Prodigal Son" - Daniel Crawford
The story of the Prodigal Son, set to music. Sung by Daniel Crawford (with lyrics).
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Prodigal Son Spoken Word - Mike Olisemeka
A variation of the Prodigal Son, based on Luke 15:11-32, told through the spoken word.
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Prodigal: An Animation
An artistic rendition of the parable of the Prodigal Son, told through song and illustrations.
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Catholic Bible Books Rap - Serra High School
A fun rap song that lists the books of the Catholic Bible, in order.
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Sacraments Rap
An entertaining video where the sacraments are briefly explained in a rap song.
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Prayer of Saint Francis by Sarah MacLachlan
Singer Sarah MacLachlan sings the prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi.
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Monastic and Mendicant Catholic Religious Orders - Gregorian Chant
A series of pictures and names of the more prominent monastic and mendicant orders within Catholicism.
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Contemporary Music, Ageless Wisdom: Using the Language of Teens to Speak the Gospel
It is no secret that teens are absolutely immersed in music. The question for those ministering to youth is, "Should we make a stance against the kinds of music kids are listening to or should we use their music to …
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A Thousand Teenagers Singing at Mass?
Every August, despite our enthusiasm to bring fresh ideas to our classrooms and curriculum, the same question lingers for us as we plan for another year of all-school liturgies: How do we get a thousand teenagers to sing at Mass? …
