Comparing and Contrasting Religion in the Modern World with Christianity
This short handout compares and contrasts several key ideas and beliefs in Christianity and religion in the modern world.
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These prayers will help your family focus more deeply on the celebration of First Eucharist that will take place soon. Through these prayers, you, your child, and your family will ask for guidance as you continue to grow as disciples …
An activity, including a discussion and a craft, on forgiving friends and family members, based on The Catholic Children’s Bible featured story “Jesus Teaches Us to Forgive”, Matthew 18:21–35.
Make this simple prayer card for your family table. The prayer is especially appropriate as preparation for First Reconciliation.
These prayers are intended to help your family focus more deeply on the celebration of First Reconciliation that will take place soon. You and your child will pray for guidance as you continue to grow as disciples and continue your …
Students are challenged to write a speech as if they were a member of Pope Francis’ synod addressing the problem of cyberbullying.
Students order important events from the 19th and 20th centuries.
Students design a monastery based on the responsibilities and needs of the monks.
On this worksheet, students solve clues to list the names of important early Christians. These answers are then used to decode a secret message.
This handout guides students as they become familiar with searching for information in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
This handout provides questions for students to reflect on and answer as they read quotations from this Constitution.
This handout provides questions for students to research on the Internet about Renaissance Humanism.
This handout outlines a writing assignment in which students write a letter to an imaginary Roman friend who is enduring persecution in the Empire. Students must use Scripture passages to help them in the writing process.
Students look up and read several passages about grace. The worksheet asks students to identify the purpose of grace in each and summarize the ways grace is present in their own lives.
Students look up and read several passages that highlight Jesus’ instructions to his disciples. This worksheet then challenges students to reflect on how well the Church is following the instructions today.
Students look up and read several miracle stories from the New Testament before identifying common points between them.
After reading several real-life examples of conflict, students provide suggestions to mediate each situation.
Students look up, read, and examine Scripture passages that provide evidence that Jesus is God.
Students look up, read, and answer questions about Scripture passages that note influential women in the New Testament.
After reading Mark 8:27-29, students must answer several questions about who Jesus is to today’s world and people.
Students must look up several Scripture passages that give insight into the disciples of Jesus. This worksheet poses questions that help make Jesus’ mission relatable to students.
This handout provides a list of Scripture passage that can be used for games and to review well-known Bible stories.
For this worksheet, students look up Scripture passages that examine the words and beliefs of Jesus in each story.
As students complete this worksheet, they will explore what it means when we say that Mary is the Mother of God and the Mother of the Church.
Students find examples in the Bible of the priestly, prophetic, and kingly work of Christ before applying it to their own lives.
This worksheet guides group members to work together as they identify the importance of the church being “One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic”.
Students match symbols from Jesus’ first miracle the wedding feast in Cana with their meaning and significance.
On this worksheet, students retell the story of the Prodigal Son using texting and social media messages.
On this worksheet, students read all four Gospel accounts of the resurrection before identifying similarities and differences between them.
This handout helps students identify their talents, gifts, and personality and how these fit into God’s vocation for their lives.
On this worksheet, students identify the Scripture passages associated with the various parts of the Blessing of the Water used at the Easter Vigil.
This handout guides students to examine several Scripture passages exemplifying what it means to say “yes” to God’s call.
This handout provides each element of the Eucharistic Prayer on a separate card for students to arrange in order.
This worksheet helps students to explore the meaning of “the Word” in John’s Gospel and throughout Scripture.
This handout guides students to recognize the importance of stories, both in our families and our faith.
This puzzles helps students to identify and order the parts of the Liturgy of the Word.
Students identify the liturgical season in which their birthday falls. This worksheet then guides them to identify and summarize the readings for that day.
This handout asks students to identify the role of the various liturgical ministers at Mass.
This handout asks students to think about and reflect on moments in their life that have been significant.
This handout challenges students to find symbols in their classroom or school and identify the deeper meaning of each.
This worksheet guides students to read and answer questions about a specific Hebrew festival from the book of Leviticus.
This chart provides students space to create examples of acts of charity and social justice for several real-life situations.
This handout provides a series of Scripture passages and real-life accounts to help students reflect on poverty in America.
This handout provides the outline for an interview of a married couple.
This handout provides several real-life situations that teens might encounter. Students are challenged to respond to the situations and give advice to other teens.
This handout provides questions for students to answer as they observe the roles of men and women on TV.
This worksheet provides questions for students to answer as they research and learn about the Fair Trade Movement.
This is a set of riddles to challenge students as they learn about Samson in the Old Testament.
Students evaluate a contemporary piece of music based on several different categories of violence and disrespect.
A scavenger hunt to find important Church doctrines, teachings and beliefs in the Catechism.
This worksheet helps students to read Scripture passages, answer questions about, and understand the importance of the Transfiguration of Jesus.
A list of the Beatitudes organized to be cut into strips for a class activity.
This handout provides a note-taking guide while reading chapters 19-20 from Exodus.
This is a set of interview questions to find out about an adult’s experience of being cheated or wronged.
This handout asks students to keep a running record of how they observe the Ten Commandments in their actions throughout a week.
This handout assigns groups to read Scripture passages to learn about a specific biblical hero.
This study guide helps students reflect on the story of Jesus’ Baptism.
This chart allows students to organize information about the stages of salvation history.
This chart allows students to see the comparison between the beliefs of five major religions and those of the Catholic Church.
This handout provides the religious identities for five major world religions.
Students read a Scripture passage for an assigned station before creating an enactment and discussing questions.
This activity has students work individually and in small groups to read and reflect on the rules of St. Augustine, St. Benedict, and St. Francis.
In this activity, partners read the readings for a specific feast day and identify key symbols, similarities, and differences that help make Mass more meaningful.
This preassessment for Unit 5 asks students a series of questions about the importance of prayer and Scripture in their own lives.
This small-group activity asks students to read and reflect on a Scripture passage from a Non-Pauline Letter in the New Testament. Students must then answer reflection questions about the passage.
This small-group activity asks students to read and reflect on a Scripture passage about Paul and the early Christian communities.
This small-group activity asks students to reflect on a specific “I am” statement from the Gospel of John.
This small-group activity asks students to read a section of the Gospel and answer questions focused on the image of Jesus.
This writing assignment asks students to write a description of their freshman orientation to a specific audience.
This preassessment identifies misconceptions that students may have about the New Testament.
These journal prompts will help students to reflect on suffering in the world and their personal lives.
This partner project asks students to read and learn about a descendent of Abraham. The pairs must then complete a writing assignment and create an artistic symbol for the assigned person.
This preassessment for Unit 3 asks students to reflect on what they know, think they know, and want to know from the upcoming unit.
This activity asks small groups to answer questions about a specific section of the New Testament.
This is a list of characteristics to be divided among the books of the Old Testament.
This activity asks small groups to focus on a small portion of the Old Testament as they read and answer questions.
This Mind Map helps students to organize and brainstorm ideas about friends, school, sports, and family.
This is a journal prompt which asks students to reflect on times when they have been given advice.
This preassessment lists many key concepts to be covered in Unit 2.
This assignment helps students to create a poem of praise about an object in nature.
This project asks students to research an exemplary model of what it means to be the best person that God created each of us to be.
This is a list of articles and other sources to accompany student learning as they discover who is Jesus Christ.
This handout lists Scripture passages to be read by students that reference eternal life and how Jesus makes it possible for us to attain it.
This worksheet helps students to take notes as they read articles and make connections to the principles of Catholic Social Teaching.
This preassessment for Unit 5 asks students to identify how faith, religion, discipleship, and prayer are important to their relationship with God.
This handout provides two project options that allow students to demonstrate their understanding of the concepts learned in Unit 4.
This handout poses questions and gives statements that challenge to think about what it means to be fully human and how Jesus exemplified that in his life.
This handout helps students list characteristics that come from society and from Jesus’ teachings that describe what it means to be human.
This preassessment asks students to complete phrases about the concepts to be covered in Unit 4.
This is the rubric for two projects designed to assess student understanding of the concepts presented in Unit 3.
This handout presents two projects to assess student understanding of the concepts presented in Unit 3.
After reading several articles, students complete this chart by filling in key points about Jesus and the Church.
This is a list of terms and definitions to be learned and used in Unit 3.
This preassessment identifies student understanding of the concepts to be presented in Unit 3.
This rubric evaluates the two final-project possibilities for Unit 2.
Students think of examples when they have experienced or discovered God in creation.
Students create a storyboard to show how God is revealed in Sacred Tradition.
This handout provides an outline for students to record key points taught by other groups from this section.
This is a list of words and definitions to be learned throughout Unit 2.
This preassessment helps students identify what they know and want to know about concepts from Unit 2.
This handout provides a chart for students to list key relationships that are from their church, community, family, and friends.
This preassessment for Unit 1 guides students to reflect on their previous knowledge of and what they would like to learn about the Trinity.
This article provides several suggestions of ways to help students reflect on their experiences with people from different forms of religion in the modern world.
This handout provides several suggestions to help students draw connections between Islam and Christianity.
This handout provides several suggestions to help students draw connections between the various denominations of Christianity.
This handout provides several suggestions to help students draw connections between Christianity and Judaism.
This handout provides several suggestions to help students draw connections between Christianity and polytheistic religions of the West.
This article provides several possible ideas of ways to help students see, experience, and better understand the Shinto religion.
This short article provides questions, reflections, and suggestions to help students empathize with Zen Buddhism.
This short article provides questions, reflections, and suggestions to help students empathize with Taoism.
This short handout provides questions, reflections, and suggestions to help students empathize with Confucianism.
This short handout provides questions, reflections, and suggestions to help students empathize with Sikhism.
This short handout provides questions, reflections, and suggestions to help students empathize with Jainism.
This short handout provides questions, reflections, and suggestions to help students empathize with Buddhism.
This short handout provides questions, reflections, and suggestions to help students empathize with Hinduism.
This short handout provides questions and reflections to help students empathize with indigenous religions.
This short handout compares and contrasts several key ideas and beliefs in Christianity and religion in the modern world.
This short handout compares and contrasts several key ideas and beliefs in Islam and Christianity
This short handout compares and contrasts several key ideas and beliefs in different forms of Christianity.
This short handout compares and contrasts several key ideas and beliefs in Christianity and Judaism.
This short handout compares and contrasts several key ideas and beliefs in Christianity and the Ancestors of the West.
This short handout compares and contrasts several key ideas and beliefs in Christianity and Shinto.
This short handout compares and contrasts several key ideas and beliefs in Christianity and Zen Buddhism.
This short handout compares and contrasts several key ideas and beliefs in Christianity and Taoism.
This short handout compares and contrasts several key ideas and beliefs in Christianity and Confucianism.
This short handout compares and contrasts several key ideas and beliefs in Christianity and Sikhism.
This short handout compares and contrasts several key ideas and beliefs in Christianity and Jainism.
This short handout compares and contrasts several key ideas and beliefs in Christianity and Buddhism.
This short handout compares and contrasts the key ideas and beliefs in Christianity and Hinduism.
This short handout compares and contrasts the ideas of god, an ultimate reality, and history between indigenous religious traditions and Christianity.
This article explores two examples of modern worldviews and how they different from traditional religions.
A teacher evaluation for interviewing someone of a different religion.
This handout offers guidelines for setting up an interview with a person from a different religion.
This handout lists the ninety-nine Islamic names for God and poses several questions regarding the list.
This handout provides many different images and descriptions of Jesus for students to examine and relate to.
The information on this handout provides further insight into the nature of the Sikh Khalsa
This list of the ten Gurus of Sikhism briefly summarizes the key contributions of each Guru.
This handout is to be used as students rotate to various stations. At this station, students examine a picture depicting monks in Thailand.
This handout is to be used as students rotate to various stations. At this station, students examine objects used in Tibetan rituals.
This handout is meant to be used as part of a station activity in which students observe different pieces of artwork from various religions.
This handout provides a reflection on students’ use of words and speech. Students identify ways to improve their use of words to speak truth and kind things.
This handout provides a space for students to write impressions, observations, or questions that arise as they meditate on a statue of Buddha.
This short article provides the point of view of a Blackfoot Indian about the illegalization of the Sun Dance.
A lesson plan for lesson 39 in The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide.
A lesson plan for lesson 38 in The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide.
A lesson plan for lesson 37 in The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide.
A lesson plan for lesson 34 in The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide.
A lesson plan for lesson 27 in The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide.
A lesson plan for lesson 26 in The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide.
A lesson plan for lesson 25 in The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide.
A lesson plan for lesson 23 in The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide.
A lesson plan for lesson 22 in The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide.
A lesson plan for lesson 21 in The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide. In this lesson students explore the sacraments of healing.
A lesson plan for lesson 20 in The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide.
A lesson plan for lesson 19 in The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide.
A lesson plan for lesson 18 in The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide.
A lesson plan for lesson 17 in The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide.
A lesson plan for lesson 15 in The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide.
A lesson plan for lesson 7 in The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide.
A lesson plan for lesson 1 in The Catholic faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide. This lesson plan challenges students to identify why they are Catholic and the core beliefs, practices, and attitudes of Catholicism
This guided meditation communicates the Gospel message of simple living in a way that engages the imagination and inspires young people to actively simplify their lives. This activity is an excerpt from the book Justice and Service Ideas for Ministry …
This handout lists 26 objectives of the ideal church as presented in Romans, Chapter 12
Small-group activity that guides students to discover the culture of Jesus’ world by searching the Gospels
This handout assigns students to a made-up Parish Council Committee. Students must then brainstorm ideas and activities to help engage young people in the life of the parish.
Students answer questions about the story of Jesus' Resurrection from one of the four Gospels.
Students review many familiar miracles performed by Jesus in the gospels before choosing a favorite.
This handout asks students to reflect and write about the ways that Jesus' healing is needed in their lives.
This small-group activity provides each group with an example of Christ's mission. Groups must answer questions surrounding their particular example.
Students read passages from the Gospels to explore the numerous emotions that Jesus experienced during his time on Earth.
This handout presents a list of different definitions and identities for God. Students are asked to choose ones that resonate with them.
This handout asks students to rank a list of items in life and society according to their importance.
This handout helps students to explore the communication and relationship they have with their parents by asking a series of reflective questions for students to answer.
This handout helps teens reflect on their body image and the influences on their attitudes towards their bodies.
This handout presents numerous questions about healthy, life-long marriages for students to think about and answer.
This handout presents several real-life family situations about which students must evaluate and make a decision.
This handout provides several examples of parenting dilemmas. Students are to read the situations, choose a course of action, and explain their thoughts.
This handout gives a brief explanation for several types of relationships that end in marriage. Students are then asked to evaluate the reading and complete a journal prompt.
This poem provides a reflection on the fears and insecurities that we all carry underneath the outward impressions we give off.
This handout provides the scoring that should be used to interpret the accompanying Handout 9-D.
For this worksheet, students choose which behaviors match how they typically respond to conflict in relationships.
Students identify with whom in their life they would share a list of personal pieces of information.
Students reflect on and answer a series of questions about their listening skills.
Students reflect on and answer a series of questions about their interpersonal style and relationships with others.
Students read and respond to several stories about what it means to love yourself and others.
This is a writing prompt to help students reflect on what it is like to be a virgin in society today.
This article gives information about common STDs and AIDS.
This handout provides a list of True/False statements about sexually transmitted diseases and AIDS.
This handout provides two role-play situations in which a couple has discovered they are pregnant.
Students share their opinions in response to a series of statements about gender roles in society.
Students share their opinions in response to a series of statements about gender roles in society.
Students identify the different associations with and meanings of sexuality as portrayed in the media, by peers, and from adults.
This handout presents a series of statements about sexuality. Students are to indicate their level of agreement or disagreement with each.
Students estimate the cost of a list of items needed to live independently. This exercise is meant to help students understand the amount of money needed to survive.
On this handout students explore the qualities they look for or want in a job and brainstorm possible jobs that fit those qualities.
Students rank a list of careers based on their importance and prestige in society.
Students categorize their favorite leisure activities based on the primary benefit they receive from each.
This handout presents two real-life scenarios for which students must read and answer questions.
Students list leisure activities in which they participate before rating the frequency and satisfaction for each.
This handout provides a diagram for students to fill in as they reflect on the impact of friendship and relationships.
Students rank eight possible goals of formal education based on their importance or relevance.
Students read several scenarios and rank the level of independence demonstrated.
Students choose adjectives from a list to describe a specific person.
This handout provides a series of questions for students to answer about themselves.
This handout asks students to rank statements according to their beliefs about what it means to be fully alive.
This handout provides three situations for students to read and evaluate. Students must give a suggestion for how to respond to the conflict in each scenario based on the strategies in the book.
This handout provides three situations for students to read and evaluate. Students must decide if the story shows an example of Euthanasia.
This handout provides the beginning of a story about a teen who is about to break up with his girlfriend. Students are to complete the story following teacher instructions.
This handout provides three situations where teenagers are not fully respecting themselves. Students read the situations and respond with suggestions that demonstrate more self-respect.
This handout provides a chart to help students keep track of the types of truths and lies portrayed on TV.
This handout provides a chart to help students keep track of their expenditures during one week
This handout provides several comments from teenagers about sex. It can be used as a discussion starter or writing prompt.
This handout provides three different comments from teens about their drug and alcohol usage. This can be used as a discussion starter.
Students read several real-life scenarios and explore the many fears, anxieties, and pressures that influence decisions.
This article gives several suggestions of how an individual can bring about distributive justice.
This handout provides several statistics and pieces of information about the alarming needs of children in our world.
This handout presents a story about drug pushing in a school community. Students are challenged to reflect on several questions regarding the situation.
Sports are far more important in our life than they might seem at first glance. Watch the waves of emotion on the faces of players who let their feelings show: pride, shame, ecstasy, despair, joy, and anger. “Mind games” are …
Read the following cases. For each one, fill in the words that describe what kind of conscience and what kind of guilt the person has. Then write a sentence or two of advice that you would give to that person.
Briefly describe below a moral dilemma that an individual might face. For each section of the LISTEN process, fill in one or more things a person facing this dilemma might need to consider.
he following moral principles (described in the text on pages 58–59) can be considered basic or foundational: a. Do good; avoid evil. b. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. c. The end does not justify …
This checklist will help you identify how well you understand your parents’ (or guardians’) views on moral issues and whether you think that your parents understand your views on moral issues.
Let’s look at some of the mysteries of competition to see how the inner and outer games function. Please indicate whether you think the following mystery statements are generally true or false and be prepared to discuss the reasons for …
Read the following cases of competition and answer in writing the question for each.
Jesus has just risen from the tomb. Although you and all the other Christians are overjoyed, you now have to decide what to do. You are one of the followers who has been with Jesus for more than two years. …
The PEACE process is a way to approach a conflict so that the outcome is a win- win situation, one that ensures that the good of both parties is considered and given priority. PEACE stands for problem and purpose, empathy, …
In the first blank column, express your own sense of what it means to live out the following traits. In the second blank column, explain what you think the culture teaches you it means to live out each trait. Leave …
This is a scavenger hunt for earth-friendly products suitable for a bedroom: furniture, clothes, and so on. Your goal is to furnish this room in the most earth- friendly and inexpensive way you can, while still furnishing a room you …
In 1986, Fr. Jim Notebaart flew to Nairobi, Kenya, to live and work as a missioner. Years later, he told an audience in the United States about an experience of Eucharist as transformation. Read this story and, on a separate …
Characters: Reader, Narrator, Servant, Levi, Hannah, Isaiah, Simeon.
Read the story below, and be prepared to discuss the questions that follow it.
Fill out the first empty column in this chart to reflect a family’s monthly budget. Leave the second column blank until you receive further instruction.
Read down the first column, and for each description, mark an X in all the columns that apply to you. (If there is a description you do not feel comfortable writing down, make a mental note of it and leave …
This handout lists several key questions to use when reading or viewing various media from the perspective of different groups of people. Choose one of the following groups of people, and on a separate sheet of paper, write answers to …
Develop a paper that tells your life story. Use any of the following questions, which may help you to develop a greater sense of who you are, where you have come from, and where you want to go.
A relationship map provides a blueprint for justice—it reveals the conditions and relationships that are necessary to build a just situation. The following are steps to follow when creating a relationship map. To aid in understanding the steps, we will …
An activity where students are given the opportunity to imitate the prophetic model by observing the world around them and attempting to interpret injustices.
A series of questions that can be used to reflect on the movie, “Mass Appeal.”
A series of interview questions that students can ask married couples about symbols and marriage.
A worksheet where students are asked to interview several adults about their Confirmation experiences.
Read the following descriptions of prayer by various authors. Choose one description that best fits how you see prayer. Or formulate your own description using a couple of these.
The sketches below represent the different images of God and understandings of life that were held by the Jewish wisdom sages. Beneath each sketch, list the wisdom books that correspond to that image.
Look over the following lists of skills and traits. Circle the skills and traits that you have been gifted with.
The Incarnation, a core doctrine of Christianity, states that in Jesus Christ, God became fully human while remaining fully divine. In the Gospel of John, chapter 1, verses 1 through 18, we see one of the earliest expressions of that …
The chart below contains several phrases that the textbook uses to describe Jesus. Take a few minutes to study these phrases, and place a check mark to the left of the one or two that most closely match your own …
Next to the name of each god or goddess in the chart below, jot down any person, place, object, time, program, or product with which you associate the name. You may also note titles of songs or TV programs or …
Read the following Zen koans two or three times. Choose one and answer or explain it.
Working alone or with classmates, identify what is being described in each of the following riddles.
In each pair of situations below, one of the people described resembles the ideal of the Taoist sage, the person who lives in accord with Tao and practices the virtue wu-wei. Read each pair of situations and circle the letter …
Calligraphy is one of the cultural arts that was pursued in the process of becoming a chun-tzu. Try your hand at reproducing the Chinese characters below, drawing your versions in the space provided to the right of the characters. The …
Read the article on Saint Augustine on page 351 in The Catholic Connections Handbook and then, thoughtfully and reflectively, respond to the following questions.
Match each petition of the Lord’s Prayer with its meaning.
The Lord’s Prayer translated into Spanish.
The following Scripture passages feature stories of God calling and people responding. Locate and read at least two passages and jot down a few notes about what happens in each passage.
Despite the “busyness” of our daily lives, we must strive to pray always. Imagine that you have to create a marketing poster telling a group of young people your age why they should make prayer an important part of their …
Caring for others involves both acts of charity and acts of justice. Review the illustration on page 498 in the handbook, and then complete the following chart. For every person or group of people in need described in the left-hand …
Students are asked to answer a series of “Dear Abby” style questions that deal with Internet safety.
A nice summary of the Sixth and Ninth Commandments, and how God wants us to conduct ourselves in sexual matters.
Every day you have numerous opportunities to show respect for God’s work of creation in yourself and in other people. Respecting life means protecting oneself and others from harm, but it also means valuing life in everyday ways. The following …
Answer the following questions as if you were a parent.
It’s not always easy to choose to do what is right, but if you listen to your conscience, you will usually know what choice you should make. For each of the following items, describe the choice you should make. Include …
When you have a difficult moral decision to make, how do you go about figuring out what you should do? Do you talk with your friends or a parent or other adult, or do you pray about it? For some …
For each beatitude, write down how you live it in your own life.
A nice summary of the ways God promises to be with us always.
A good summary on dealing with peer pressure.
The ten steps to celebrate reconciliation.
Match the phrases in column A with the terms in column B by writing the correct letter in the space provided.
Even though not everything about the way the Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated has stayed the same over the centuries, some elements have not changed. Tell what these are. Explain why these essential elements must remain unchanging. You may refer …
Complete this multiple-step activity on the parts of the Mass that have to do with Communion and sending forth. First, unscramble the word or words in the boxes. Then match the statements in the list below to the words in …
Below are parts of the Liturgy of the Eucharist; however, they are out of order. Review chapter 31 in the handbook, and put the statements below in the correct order by numbering the parts of the Liturgy of the Eucharist …
Miming different scripture passages or other actions and emotions.
As Catholics we recognize the Eucharist as the “source and summit” of Christian life. In the space below, create an illustration that shows how the Eucharist is at the heart of our faith and is the source of all our …
Matching Scripture passages with the Sacraments they are associated with.
As a Catholic, you probably learned from a young age some of the traditional prayers of the Church, such as the Sign of the Cross, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Hail Mary. You probably also learned about the Mass and …
Use some or all of these people for the “People of Faith” activity, making sure to include a mix from different time periods. Instruct the participants to research their person of faith by referring to the page numbers in The …
How to respond in various life issues situations.
The descriptions below relate to the Church, present and past. Write the word or name from the box that matches each description. Some words will be used more than once.
Living as a follower of Christ is easier at certain times than at others. For example, when a group of friends wants to do something that you know is wrong and goes against Jesus’ teachings, it can be difficult to …
Read the Acts of the Apostles 2:1–4 in your Bible. In the space below, create an illustration to represent one or more of the events at Pentecost.
Choose one of the following Scripture stories and read it in your Bible. In the space below, design a “Web page” containing a short news story about the event you read about. Be sure your Web page includes artwork about …
How you would respond to different life issue scenarios.
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit help us to love God. Each gives us special graces to respond to God’s call to live holy lives. Complete the names of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, and draw a suitable symbol …
The editor of the Spirit News, a newspaper whose goal is to report how the Holy Spirit is active in the world, has asked for story ideas about ways the Holy Spirit is at work in the world. You and …
One of the symbols the Church uses to represent Christ’s Resurrection is the lily. This beautiful white flower comes to life in the spring, reborn from a lifeless bulb. It resembles a trumpet, an instrument used to announce important news, …
Decorate the cross shape below with symbols that represent Jesus’ suffering and death. Refer to the Stations of the Cross on page 165 in the handbook. Choose two of the symbols you have drawn. Tell why you chose each symbol …
In Sacred Scripture, Jesus teaches about the Kingdom of God. Although the Kingdom of God will reach its fullness in Heaven, we can strive to build it on earth. On the lines below, describe what you imagine the Kingdom of …
Recall times when you received unexpected good news, either of an everyday nature—such as getting a better grade than you expected on a test—or on a far bigger, perhaps life-changing, scale. Describe an example of each of these types of …
Recall times when you received unexpected good news, either of an everyday nature—such as getting a better grade than you expected on a test—or on a far bigger, perhaps life-changing, scale. Describe an example of each of these types of …
There are many ways to reveal God’s Word to others. Sometimes we do so through our words, other times through our actions. On the lines below, list three ways you can reveal God’s Word to others through your words, and …
It can be difficult to live in the modern world and remain faithful to God’s will. What are three things in your life that distract you from your faith in God and from following his will? List them in the …
When God gave the Ten Commandments to Moses, he gave his Law to all people. The Ten Commandments give us a summary of how we are to live. The following tablets contain the Ten Commandments, with an example of how …
Have you ever noticed how news reports often feature bad news: natural disasters, crime, accidents, and so on? Even in your own life, you may sometimes feel like there’s bad news all around. But the reality is that despite the …
Answer the following questions and look up the scripture passages.
According to tradition, Saint Patrick used a shamrock to represent the Blessed Trinity—the one God in three Divine Persons. The following symbols, the triquetra (TRY-kwetra), on the left, and the triangle, are also symbols for the Trinity. On the lines …
Put the following events in chronological order by numbering them 1 through 10. In the empty squares, draw three symbols to represent events from salvation history.
Look up some or all of the following Scripture passages.
A list of developments made after the Second Vatican Council that can be cut out.
A list of vocabulary words for Unit 8 of Church History: Apostolic Times to Today. The defined words include Body of Christ, catechists, Catholic Action, collegiality, concordat, exegesis, fascism, Gregorian chant, Marks of the Church, Marxist, new evangelization, pastoral, and …
An excerpt from The Catholic Church: A Brief Popular History, by Cynthia Stewart that discusses background on the Church in the Third Millennium.
A list of vocabulary words for Unit 7 of Church History: Apostolic Times to Today. The defined words include capitalism, communism, deterrence, social doctrine, social encyclical, socialism, and subsidiarity.
A list of vocabulary words for Unit 6 of Church History: Apostolic Times to Today. Defined words include deism, dogma, empiricism, ex cathedra, fideism, pantheism, rationalism, and Reign of Terror.
A book excerpt from The Catholic Church: A Brief Popular History by Cynthia Stewart about strengthening the papacy during Vatican I.
A list of vocabulary words for Unit 5 of Church History: Apostolic Times to Today. The words that are defined are Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith, conquistadors, and enculturation.
A list of vocabulary words for Unit 4 of Church History: Apostolic Times to Today. The defined words include Apocrypha, College of Cardinals, deuterocanonical, grace, humanism, justification, merit, predestination, and theocracy.
A list of vocabulary words for Unit 3 of Church History: Apostolic Times to Today. The words defined are chancel, conciliar movement, Divine Office, friars, Great Western Schism, indulgence, Medieval Inquisition, mendicants, mystic, nave, scholasticism, and Spanish Inquisition.
A list of vocabulary words for Unit 1 including apologist, Apostle, Apostolic Succession, bishop, charism, Christian, college of bishops, covenant, deacon, Deposit of Faith, Edict of Milan, emperor, Eucharist, Church Fathers, Magisterium, martyrdom, Messiah, New Covenant, persecution, presbyter, priest, providence …
This interview with Paul is from Breakthrough! The Bible for Young Catholics. On this colorful page, Paul explains his ministry and his legacy.
Activities for Chapter 39 The Lord’s Prayer: Human Need including a core activity, core activity extension, and additional activities.
Activities for Chapter 38 The Lord’s Prayer: God’s Glory including a core activity, core activity extension, and additional activities.
Activities for Chapter 37 Praying Together including a core activity, core activity extension, and additional activities.
Activities for Chapter 36 Praying with Scripture including a core activity, core activity extension, and additional activities.
Activities for Chapter 35 Personal Prayer including a core activity, core activity extension, and additional activities.
Activities for Chapter 34 The Forms of Prayer including a core activity, core activity extension, and additional activities.
Activities for Chapter 33 Introduction to Prayer including a core activity, core activity extension, and additional activities.
Activities for Chapter 32 The Moral Life including a core activity, core activity extension, and additional activities.
Activities for Chapter 31 Respecting Truth including a core activity, core activity extension, and additional activities.
Activities for Chapter 30 Respecting Material Goods including a core activity, core activity extension, and additional activities.
Activities for Chapter 29 Respecting Sexuality including a core activity, core activity extension, and additional activities.
Activities for Chapter 28 Respecting Life including a core activity, core activity extension, and additional activities.
Activities for Chapter 27 Honoring Family including a core activity, core activity extension, and additional activities.
Activities for Chapter 26 Honoring God including a core activity, core activity extension, and additional activities.
Activities for Chapter 25 Sources of Moral Truth including a core activity, core activity extension, and additional activities.
Activities for Chapter 24 Social Justice including a core activity, core activity extension, and additional activities.
Activities for Chapter 23 Introduction to Christian Morality including a core activity, core activity extension, and additional activities.
Activities for Chapter 22 Sacraments at the Service of Communion including a core activity, core activity extension, and additional activities.
Activities for Chapter 21 Sacraments of Healing including a core activity, core activity extension, and additional activities.
Activities for Chapter 20 The Eucharist, including a core activity, core activity extension, and additional activities.
Activities for Chapter 19 Confirmation, including a core activity, core activity extension, and additional activities.
Activities for Chapter 18 Baptism, including a core activity, core activity extension, and additional activities.
Activities for Chapter 17 Introduction to the Sacraments, including a core activity, core activity extension, and additional activities.
Activities for Chapter 16 Introduction to the Liturgy, including a core activity, core activity extension, and additional activities.
Activities for Chapter 15 The Last Things, including a core activity, core activity extension, and additional activities.
Activities for Chapter 14 The Organization of the Catholic Church, including a core activity, core activity extension, and additional activities.
Activities for Chapter 13 The Mission of the Catholic Church, including a core activity, core activity extension, and additional activities.
Activities for Chapter 12 The Holy Spirit, including a core activity, core activity extension, and additional activities.
Activities for Chapter 11 Jesus’ Resurrection, including a core activity, core activity extension, and additional activities.
Activities for Chapter 10 Jesus’ Death, including a core activity, core activity extension, and additional activities.
Activities for Chapter 9 Jesus’ Message and Mission, including a core activity, core activity extension, and additional activities.
Activities for Chapter 8 Jesus Christ: True God and True Man, including a core activity, core activity extension, and additional activities.
Activities for Chapter 7 The Promise of a Messiah, including a core activity, core activity extension, and additional activities.
Activities for Chapter 5 God Our Father, including a core activity, core activity extension, and additional activities.
Activities for Chapter 4 Faith, including a core activity, core activity extension, and additional activities.
Activities for Chapter 3 The Bible’s Big Picture, including a core activity, core activity extension, and additional activities.
Activities for Chapter 2 Knowing God: Reason and Revelation, including a core activity, core activity extension, and additional activities.
Activities for Chapter 1: Being Catholic, including a core activity, core activity extension, and additional activities.
Scripture verses about the Church as the people of God, the body of Christ, and temple of the Spirit.
Scripture verses where the Holy Spirit appears in in different forms.
Statements from the Apostles Creed, which can be cut out.
Catholic social justice teachings are based on some key concepts. By applying these concepts to different social issues, the Church makes judgments about the correct direction to follow. In this lesson we look briefly at the following four key concepts, …
Knowing that God is calling me into a vocation of service, I commit to . . . • spending one minute each day in silence, to listen to God’s voice calling to me • remaining open to whatever vocation God …
Descriptions of the Eucharist as the source and summit of Christian life, thanksgiving, memorial sacrifice, and the presence of Christ.
The beliefs, practices, and attitudes of the Catholic faith.
A list of vocabulary words for Unit 3 that defines the terms bishop, Body of Christ, Catholic Church, charism, Communion of Saints, consecrated life, diocese, doctrine, Final Judgment, fruits of the Holy Spirit, Gifts of the Holy Spirit, laity, Marks …
A list of vocabulary words for Unit 2 including Annunciation, Blessed Trinity, church, Creation, creed, disciple, ecumenism, evangelist, faith, Gospel, Incarnation, Kingdom of God, Messiah, ministry, Original Sin, parable, Paschal Mystery, salvation, stewardship, and Theotokos.
The Summa Theologica is a famous work written by Saint Thomas Aquinas between AD 1265 and 1274. It is divided into three main parts and presents reasoning for almost all core Christian beliefs. The Summa Theologica is well known for …
A list of vocabulary words for unit one, defines the terms Bible, biblical inspiration, canon, covenant, Deposit of Faith, Divine Revelation, Ecumenical Council, Gospel, inerrancy, Israelites, Law, Magisterium, natural revelation, New Testament, Old Testament, Parousia, reason, Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition, …
An article that discusses the format of Paul’s letters and how they are different from letters today.
A reading that tells the story of Mary’s relationship with Jesus through her perspective.
Read through the passages below, and select seven you like best. Create a booklet of drawings around the seven images you chose from the readings. Using copies of the handout, “Images of Jesus” (Document #: TX003029), fill in the missing …
Read the following seven passages from Scripture, which each contain one of the seven last words (meaning phrases or statements) of Jesus. Create a song title for each Scripture passage, expressing what you think these last statements meant to Jesus. …
Several articles from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Convention on the Rights of the Child.
A set of reflection questions on the song, “The Fingerprints of God” by Steven Curtis Chapman.
An article that breaks down the differences between good and evil spirits.
A scripture passage from the Gospel of Luke about Martha and Mary is read along with a commentary, and is followed by large group discussion questions.
A vocabulary list for unit 7 defining terms associated with consecrated life.
An article that discusses the roles and responsibilities of religious sisters.
An article written by Br. Armand Alcazar FSC, who discusses his view of his vocation as a verb, “to brother”, or “brothering” in teaching and community life.
A vocabulary list with terms mostly associated with ordained ministry within the Catholic Church.
This assessment presents the final performance task options for unit 5 focusing on the priesthood. The options include interviewing a priest, or “adopting” a missionary priest project.
A list of vocabulary terms and definitions for Unit 3 of 'Vocations: Answering God's Call' from the Living in Christ series.
A number of preassessment questions on the meaning of a Christian vocation.
This resource provides activities to help you to prepare young people for the implementation of the Roman Missal, third edition.
Several strips of paper that may come in handy when researching the role of the Magisterium.
A chart outlining different types of Church documents, the author and audience of each particular document, and what’s in each document.
An activity where students work with a partner to complete Scripture passages.
A number of ways that students can incorporate Scripture in their prayer lives over a seven day time-span.
Praying with Scripture, using The Magnificat, from "The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth, Teacher Guide.
A guided meditation on praying with scripture from "The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth" Teacher Guide.
A meditation on a goal or concern from "The Catholic Connections Handbook for Youth" Teacher Guide.
A list of vocabulary terms and definitions for Unit 5 of The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth, Third Edition.
A list of vocabulary terms and definitions from Unit 4 of The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth, Third Edition.
Vocabulary terms, and their definitions, for Unit 4 of The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth Teacher Guide.
Vocabulary terms and definitions for Unit 3 of “The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth.”
Vocabulary terms and definitions for Unit 2 of “The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth.”
A list of interview questions to ask a practicing Catholic.
Vocabulary terms and definitions for Unit 1 of “The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth.”
A list of Catholic Social Teaching themes that can be used in conjunction with a homework assignment, from Section 5 Part 3 of “Jesus Christ: God’s Love Made Visible.”
An activity on the Lord’s Prayer, from section 5 Part 2 of Jesus Christ: God’s Love Made Visible.
A homework assignment where students can use a template to create their own prayers of praise, from Section 5 Part 2 of “Jesus Christ: God’s Love Made Visible.”
A listing of Scripture verses to use with the homework assignment on applying Jesus’ teaching from the Sermon on the Mount, from Section 4 Part 4 of “Jesus Christ: God’s Love Made Visible.”
A homework assignment on telling a story of Baptism, from Section 4 Part 3 of “Jesus Christ: God’s Love Made Visible.”
An activity on Scripture passages about the Incarnation.
Vocabulary terms and definitions for Unit 8 of “The New Testament: The Good News of Jesus Christ.”
Vocabulary terms and definitions for Unit 7 of “The New Testament: The Good News of Jesus Christ.”
Vocabulary terms and definitions for Unit 6 of “The New Testament: The Good News of Jesus Christ.”
Vocabulary terms and definitions for Unit 5 of “The New Testament: The Good News of Jesus Christ.”
Vocabulary terms and definitions for Unit 4 of “The New Testament: The Good News of Jesus Christ.”
A preassessment activity where students decipher between events in the Gospel of Matthew and events in the Gospel of Luke.
Instructions for students’ sustained silent reading logs.
Vocabulary terms and definitions for Unit 3 of “The New Testament: The Good News of Jesus Christ.”
An article on how to use sustained silent reading as an effective tool in the classroom.
Vocabulary terms and definitions for Unit 2 of “The New Testament: The Good News of Jesus Christ.”
A preassessment activity where students work in pairs to match definitions and vocabulary words.
An article on how to teach students to conduct biblical research.
A listing of several Gospel readings for different Sundays throughout the year.
A list of major time periods in Old Testament history.
A chart showing the similarities between Scripture passages in the Old Testament and Scripture passages in the New Testament.
Vocabulary terms and definitions for Unit 1 of “The New Testament: The Good News of Jesus Christ.”
Vocabulary terms and definitions for Unit 8 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” New Testament Teacher Guide.
Vocabulary terms and definitions for Unit 7 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” New Testament Teacher Guide.
Vocabulary terms and definitions for Unit 6 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” New Testament Teacher Guide.
Vocabulary terms and definitions for Unit 5 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” New Testament Teacher Guide.
Several question prompts on discipleship that students can use when journaling.
Vocabulary terms and definitions for Unit 4 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” New Testament Teacher Guide.
Vocabulary terms and definitions for Unit 3 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” New Testament Teacher Guide.
Vocabulary terms and definitions for Unit 2 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” New Testament Teacher Guide.
Vocabulary terms and definitions for Unit 1 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” New Testament Teacher Guide.
A review of students’ understanding of unit material. Students rate their knowledge of the material on a scale and provide written feedback about their learning experience.
Vocabulary terms and definitions for Unit 8 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” Old Testament Teacher Guide.
Vocabulary terms and definitions for Unit 7 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” Old Testament Teacher Guide.
Vocabulary terms and definitions for Unit 6 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” Old Testament Teacher Guide.
Vocabulary terms and definitions for Unit 5 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” Old Testament Teacher Guide.
Vocabulary terms and definitions for Unit 4 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” Old Testament Teacher Guide.
An activity where students are asked to visit each “Moses Station” based on an Old Testament Scripture passage. Students are then asked to give a brief summary of the passage, list the individuals involved, make a connection to a Scriptural …
Vocabulary terms and definitions for Unit 3 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” Old Testament Teacher Guide.
An activity dealing with different perspectives of the same event, from “The Catholic Youth Bible” Old Testament Teacher Guide.
A sheet of vocabulary terms and definitions for Unit 2 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” Old Testament Teacher Guide.
A sheet of vocabulary terms and definitions from “The Catholic Youth Bible” Old Testament Teacher Guide.
A review of students’ understanding of unit material and their learning experiences. This review consists of several questions and encourages additional written feedback from students.
A list of several vocabulary terms and definitions for Unit 8 of “The Sacraments: Encounters with Christ.”
Several Scripture passages that act as Scriptural background for the Sacraments of healing.
A list of vocabulary terms and definitions for Unit 7 of “The Sacraments: Encounters with Christ.”
Nine questions pertaining to the Eucharist that can be cut apart and used as study aids.
Several Scripture passages that show that all are one in Christ Jesus.
Several vocabulary terms and definitions for Unit 6 of “The Sacraments: Encounters with Christ.”
A list of vocabulary terms and definitions for Unit 5 of “The Sacraments: Encounters with Christ.”
A handout that describes how to write a script for guided imagery meditation, and why students enjoy participating in this type of meditation.
Several different scenarios are listed where negative feelings are displayed, and the question “how can you change the attitude of your heart?” is posed.
An article on the principles of Catholic social teaching for business ethics.
A reading on teaching and talking to students about differing abilities, along with several reinforcing activity ideas.
A list of vocabulary terms for Unit 6 of “Catholic Social Teaching: Christian Life in Society.”
A reading on how expert groups are a valuable classroom instructional strategy that helps to build student confidence, class collaboration, and expertise in chosen topics.
A self-assessment survey on how well students are stewards of creation.
A reading on how to use graphic organizers as learning tools to deepen understanding.
This document explains the educational benefits of an audit, instructions on how to assign an audit, and an example of an audit handout.
A preassessment exercise for Unit 2 of “Catholic Social Teaching: Christian Life in Society.”
A student evaluation form for the Socratic seminar.
The red card, green card process enables you to take a quick agree-or-disagree opinion poll to initiate discussion on a particular unit topic.
A Web Quest dealing with calling society to justice, from "Christian Morality: Our Response to Gods Love."
A viewing and discussion guide for the film "The Mission", from "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
The context of Roland Joffes film, "The Mission," from "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
A WebQuest on searching for signs of social sin, from "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
A reading on Saint Ignatius of Loyola and the Gift of Freedom, from "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
A vocabulary list for Unit 1 of "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
A rubric for Final Performance Tasks for Unit 1 of "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
This activity is part of the Living in Christ Series. It focuses on Matthew 25, highlighting the works of mercy Jesus' speaks of, asking students to reflect on the skills need for each type of ministry and discipleship.
This activity is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students may 'agree' or 'disagree' with various statements about the Church as a way to preassess the class.
This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. Teachers may use it as a guide for a Fishbowl discussion technique.
This activity is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students can identify various items that might be found in the "Domestic Church" - that is, the Christian home and family.
This activity is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students are asked to familiarize themselves various places and people in their diocese and archdiocese.
This worksheet is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students can learn about the 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit and use their own words to describe what each gift is.
This resource is part of the Living in Christ Series. It offers great reflection questions for going through an examination of conscience, dividing the questions into those referring to love of God, and those referring to love of neighbor. This …
This activity is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students are asked to write down 10 things they know about the Catholic Church.
This PowerPoint is part of the Living in Christ Series. It offers a number of statements about common ideas or misconceptions about the Incarnation. Students can answer 'true' or 'false', following which, the teacher or catechist can explain the correct answer.
This activity is part of the Living in Christ Series. Groups of students can answer questions about Jesus as Priest, Prophet or King and reflect on models and characteristics of these distinct but related ministries.
This activity is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students can work in groups to prepare various aspects of a Taize prayer service.
This handout is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students can use it to prepare for their assignment to interview a brother or sister in the monastic life.
This activity is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students can fill in the spaces with personal prayers of praise and thanksgiving to God.
This handout is part of the Living in Christ Series. It gives students spaces to write their own intentions and petitions as a prayer activity.
This activity is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students can research, present on, and pray for various countries in need.
This activity is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students can reflect on various songs and pieces of music in the liturgy to come to a greater understanding.
This activity is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students must match various scripture passages whose beginning and end are on separate sheets.
This activity is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students can reflect on their experiences of and response to suffering through this series of though-provoking questions.
This article is from the Living in Christ Series. Teachers may use this resource to organize students into group to plan and reflect on various parts of the liturgy of the Mass.
This handout is part of the Living in Christ Series. It offers a chart to fill in various question and key points in discussing the Sacraments, and serves as good preparation for students doing research.
This activity is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students can offer their own personal prayer for themselves or those in their community to the Holy Spirit.
This activity is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students can reflect the difference between symbols and signs, and do a project to create their own symbol of the Cross.
This activity is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students can classify information being introduced into categories of their own knowledge level.
This activity is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students must look up some of Jesus' parables and answer questions about the analogy and imagery used and the message being given about the Kingdom of God.
This activity is part of the Living in Christ Series. It invites students to reflect on the significance of key symbols used in baptism.
This activity is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students can read the account of Jesus' baptism and answer questions about it.
This activity is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students ask the provided to questions to adults who can tell them about the details of that student's baptism. A reflection on the significance of the sacrament is done at …
This article is from the Living in Christ Series. It discusses methods for encouraging students to engage texts they are reading on a deeper level to benefit their learning and the classroom dialogue.
This activity is part of the Living in Christ Series. It offers several statements with which students may agree or disagree as a preassessment tool for teaching the Paschal Mystery.
This resource is a part of the Living in Christ Series. The 3 Week Discipleship Integration Plan is a helpful tool for setting goals and charting progress in various areas of discipleship.
This activity is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students are asked to reflect on their own habits and practices in their spiritual journey.
This resource is part of the Living in Christ Series. It offers instruction to students who must put together a portfolio of their readings, writings and assignments from lessons on Jesus and Christology.
This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It discusses the use of Wikis for classroom group projects, including some suggestions and caveats.
This article is from the Living in Christ Series. It is an instructional article for teachers to learn how to administer a "Gallery Walk" discussion technique.
In this exercise the students compare and contrast the covenant experiences of Abraham and Moses to gain a deeper understanding of the role of covenant in the history of the Jewish people.
This activity is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students can analyze the story of the Annunciation through the literal, moral, spiritual, anagogical, and allegorical sense of interpretation.
This article is from the Living in Christ Series. It offers guidelines for teachers teaching students how to navigate the Bible, including reference to other worksheet for the students.
This reading guide is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students can use it while reading other articles from the LIC Series to take important notes and answer significant questions.
This resource is part of the Living in Christ Series. It is a handout for students to use the Mind Map format to brainstorm and explore relationships and associations between ideas and words.
This worksheet is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students can read the account of Jesus' Ascension and answer questions about it.
This worksheet is part of the Living in Christ Series. It helps students identify the differences between the four gospel accounts with reference to who, what, when and where each author was writing.
This activity is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students can learn key characteristics of the prophets of the Old Testament and look up Biblical citations to correspond.
This handout is part of the Living in Christ Series. It outlines the research questions for students to explore while studying various kings of the Old Testament.
This activity is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students and teachers can use this to evaluation leadership qualities in the classroom and compare those qualities with various Biblical characters.
This worksheet is part of the Living in Christ Series. It includes several statesments about leadership in the Bible, including who's called, what skills are necessary, and what it takes to be a good leader.
This activity is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students are asked to fill out the characteristics and stories of various leaders in the Bible.
This resource is part of the Living in Christ Series. It helps students locate and utilize online resources for biblical scholarship and exegesis.
This activity is part of the Living in Christ Series. It is a great introduction to looking up scripture references in the Bible, and getting used to finding important stories by book, chapter and verse.
This handout is part of the Living in Christ Series. It lists several passages in which Eternal Life is referenced in the New Testament. Students can reflect on these passages and answer questions about them.
This worksheet is part of the Living in Christ Series. It is a helpful way to organize notes about Jesus' temptation in the desert - including what the temptation was, how he responded, and what students can learn from it.
This activity is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students can study various moments in Jesus' ministry and the values he embodied.
This activity is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students can use this handout to do a Venn Diagram of Gospel comparisons.
This activity is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students must find various scripture passages regarding Mary and reflect on questions about her life and personality.
This activity is part of the Living in Christ Series. Several key questions about the culture and customs in the life and times of Jesus are posed for students to investigate further.
This handout is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students can fill in the blanks to learn or review key concepts about the development of Trinitarian theology.
A class activity designed to raise awareness of the reality of hunger in our nation and world.
Class activity that familiarizes them with scriptural values, increases vocab, and ups self-esteem
This overnight retreat on self-esteem invites the young people to explore their own personal gifts and encourages them to share those abilities with others. The retreat emphasizes the light of Christ in our Life, the special people who bring us …
A thank-you card activity to give thanks for the special people in students' lives.
Handout that Catechists attending Session need to print out/can use. Resource
Similar to back to school blessing handout. Something you can do at home, "introduce God into your birthday celebrations at home"
Handout that Catechists attending Session need to print out/can use. Resource
This session from Catechetical Sessions on Liturgy and the Sacraments invites participants to consider the unique ways in which ordained ministers and married people serve the people of God, responsibilities that are presented in the vows they take in either …
Background for the Catechist This session invites the participants to work in small groups to research some of Paul's major theological themes and create billboard representations to "sell" their assigned theme. In this way the young people get a deeper …
Background for the Teacher This session focuses our attention on Paul's conversion experience. Using a hard-boiled egg and a raw egg as focusing symbols, the young people reflect on the meaning of conversion. Then two or three of the participants …
Background for the Teacher Saint Paul has fascinated Christians throughout history. The combination of his Jewish upbringing, his exposure to Greek culture, his fiery personality, and his openness to God's grace uniquely prepared him to spread the Gospel. This session …
Preparation Gather the following items: pens or pencils copies of The Catholic Youth Bible® or another Bible, one for each participant maps of Paul's journeys (See maps 7 and 8 from the Study Aids section in the back of The …
Young people in the diocese are getting excited about Scripture and it's all part of a national effort called "Yes! Youth Engaging Scripture." YES is a Catholic teen-to-teen Bible sharing concept and to date, some 1,800 young people have been …
Table of Contents Beyond Scripture Helpful Hints for Using and Creating Midrash with Young People Classroom Activities Chapter 1: The Small Black Dog with the White Foot (John 4:1-30)--compassion for animals Chapter 2: A Night in the Garden (John 4:39-45)--significance …
Stories are not just for young children. Everyone loves a good story and good storytelling is a useful tool for teaching. Using folktales as a teaching tool in a catechetical setting or a religion class can help teens understand the …
THE PRIMA PROCESS Prima is the Latin word for first. In the PRIMA process, each letter of the word stands for a step in reading and studying the Bible individually or with a group. Using the PRIMA process helps you …
I feel most happy when the ground is breaking, the dark earth giving way to the warmth of a yellow sun. I feel most content when I breathe the cool air and it runs through my little green veins, giving …
(25 minutes) Before the session. Ask one of the participants to serve as a reader. Then, write each of the four following words or phrases on a separate sheet of paper. If your group is large, you might want to …
(10 minutes) 1. Have the participants assemble and sit in a circle. Introduce this activity as Talking Hands. Explain to the participants the signals that they will need to use. Tell the young people that each time they hear a …
OVERVIEW Through this hands-on project, the young people help spread the Lenten message of conversion to justice. They also become familiar with the message of the prophet Micah and the traditional spiritual disciplines of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Suggested Time: …
OVERVIEW This two-part reflection exercise allows the young teens to evaluate their behaviors and attitudes and admit their faults, throughout Lent. The exercise is introduced at the beginning of Lent and concludes before Easter. Suggested Time: Approximately 10 minutes for …
Preparation. Purchase or make a poster board heart, about 6 inches wide, for every four or five young people. Write on each heart a different scriptural verse that pertains to love. Include the citation. Here are some possible citations: Deut. …
Preparation Bring in pictures of fetal development. 1. Present a scenario in which a girl like those in your group experiences a crisis pregnancy. Then list on the board a number of options, such as these: She can keep the …
May this selection, from Let Us Remember: Stories of the Holy Presence of God encourage and inspire you in your good work!
Advent Buddies: An Intergenerational Relationship-building Activity OVERVIEW This activity helps young people learn from an older person in the parish and establish a faith relationship with that person. Suggested Time: About 15 minutes for each meeting during Advent Group Size: …
Must--Should--Can Instructions: Check all the responsibilities you believe a pope must do in the MUST column, the responsibilities he should do in the SHOULD column, and the responsibilities he can do in the CAN column. # Responsibility MUST SHOULD CAN …
Learning Experience: The Liturgical Year (20 minutes) On a chalkboard or sheet of newsprint, draw six horizontal lines. Tell the group members that each line represents one of the Church seasons. Invite them to name the major seasons of the …
OVERVIEW This is a youth catechetical session intended to lead young people to an understanding of Pope John Paul II's life, ministry, general papal responsibilities, and the procedure for electing a new pontiff. It can be used in a …
Invite your class or each student to create a motto for the year in terms of positive faith growth over the course of the year. Your students are most likely familiar with the tradition of mottos or creeds in Latin. …
Saintly Guest Speaker? This activity is designed to have your students move around a little, look at the lives of a few saints, assess where they are in their spiritual lives, and help you assess how they are feeling about …
For a class or group project make rosaries for a group of elementary students preparing to receive the sacrament of the Eucharist for the first time. Rosaries can be made from beads found at craft stores or by tying knots …
The Scriptures is one of the greatest riches possessed by Christians. Often attributed to Saint Jerome, there is the saying that "ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of God". However, Catholics are often less comfortable and deft with Scripture than Protestant …
Materials Needed * a 3-by-5-inch index card for each young person * a pencil for each young person * prayer materials (Select one of the "Options for Ritual Actions" below.) * 3 readers for the closing prayer * handouts …
After the terrorist attacks of September 11, my students discussed Catholic social teaching on war and peace. One of my students said, "This is not the time to be Catholic; this is the time to be an American." He was …
Kenyan communities view the birth of a child as a source of blessing for the entire community. I sense that our culture has some things to learn from African peoples about the need for the community to support its children. …
Ask the students to recall their favorite meal celebration. What made it so special? What was the occasion? Where were they? Who was present? What did they eat? What else happened there? Invite them to share with the class the …
The student text points out that Christians in the Roman Empire were often in conflict with the Roman state over their refusal to worship the emperor. In the Acts of the Apostles, Luke tells a story in which Christians come …
Direct the students to read Matthew, chapters 1–2. Discuss the role of a messenger in the passage, noting the different messages delivered by angels. Form small groups. Instruct the groups each to compose and rehearse a singing telegram based on …
Explain to the students that this activity is designed to familiarize them with the Gospel of Matthew. Mention that it asks them to solve and create some mathematical equations based on the Gospel. Write the following examples on the …
I use a "carousel" activity with the movie The Elephant Man (1980, Paramount Video, 125 minutes) when teaching my lifestyles course. It works like this. After viewing the movie, I ask the students to call out the names of all …
I often joke with my students that they help me parent my children! When my daughter Ellie was turning thirteen, all of a sudden I was struck with this idea that turned out to be an awesome activity for my …
Objectives to provide layette and nursery supplies for families in need to bring together girls and women to serve, build community, and pray to stimulate intergenerational dialogue among girls and women to reflect on the physical and emotional needs of …
When in sorrow, call John 14. When men fail you, call Psalm 27. If you want to be fruitful, call John 15. When you have sinned, call Psalm 51. When you worry, call Matthew 6:19-34. When you are in danger, …
Look up the following Scripture references and summarize each in the space provided. For each group of readings, come up with a category or theme. Isaiah 66:13 Isaiah 46:3 Isaiah 49:13-16 Hosea 11:1,3-4 Wisdom 16:25-26 Psalm 22:9-10 Isaiah 66:9 …
This assignment allows students to use their own creativity in the understanding and application of the Scriptures. Their grade for this assignment will be based on their ability to do the following tasks: Involve all members of the group. Create …
Developing one's biblical literacy As a college student back in the mid-seventies, I was invited to be part of an ecumenical student Bible study. Born and raised Catholic, I don't think I had cracked open a Bible more than two …
Ms. Sawaya Lamb teaches dance at Judge Memorial Catholic High School in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mr. Wagoner, a former technical director at Judge Memorial Catholic High School, is now assistant principal at Saint Vincent School in Salt Lake City. …
Fill in the three columns ("Names for God," "Images of God," "Feelings Evoked by Names and Images") for each of the age categories in which you have lived to date. In the "Names for God" box, list all the names …
Editor's note: The author of our feature article, Kathleen Hodapp, was one of the participants in last summer's workshop "The Catholic High School As Faith Community," held here in Winona, Minnesota, as well as on the East Coast and the …
We are standing on the brink, and our bishops are urging us to jump. Many of us don't know where we'll end up, and we aren't sure whether we'll land in one piece. Yet the sense of urgency is building, …
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? …
Our sophomore class day retreat focuses on finding spirituality in the inner city. It is a kind of "urban plunge" experience within a spiritual framework, and students go on this retreat during the same semester that they take a social …
Editor's note: A few months ago I met (by mail and phone) Sr. Mary Farrell, SC, who has taught at Saint Peter's High School in New Brunswick, New Jersey, for thirty-six years. Much of that time, she taught French and …
For more information see Leading Students to Hermitage. Preparation for Hermitage Dear __________________________, Your day for hermitage is _____________________ in the MORNING at 8:00 a.m. or AFTERNOON at 1:40 p.m. To come to hermitage, you must do the following things: …
In a workshop entitled "The Catholic High School as Faith Community," religion teachers, campus ministers, and school administrators discussed, among many things, the obstacles they face in trying to build faith community in their school. One obstacle they addressed was …
Over the past nine years as a campus minister and theology teacher at Saint John's Jesuit High School in Toledo, Ohio, I have witnessed and been part of the growth of our school toward the ideal of being a Christian …
This classroom strategy is based on a method used by Fr. Steve Brice while teaching religion at Aquinas High School, La Crosse, Wisconsin. Young people love humor and satire. One way to alleviate pressures students feel from the culture around …
This past semester, at the end of a year-long service program at a residential treatment center for emotionally disturbed youth, two students from my community service course wrote a poem to express the significance of their experiences. These are the …
Biblical stories have been imaginatively retold over and over again for centuries. A particular type of retelling, in which students assume the role of a biblical character then retell the story using a first-person point of view, has proven effective …
Religion classes should be interesting, if not compelling, and they can be if what is interesting is determined by the students. This, of course, is not a new approach. Learner-centered educational theories have been popular for decades. Using story as …
Margaret Kueberth, a religion teacher at the Catholic High School of Baltimore, passed on two of her exercises that can be used in a sexuality or lifestyles course. The first exercise, which can be made into a handout, serves as …
Remember the television show from the late 80's called "Doogie Howser, M.D.?" At the end of every show, Doogie would sit down at his computer and write a 2 or 3 sentence "blurb" that perfectly summed up his day and …
This is a good activity for getting students thinking about the importance of context when reading scripture. I use it as a starting point to address the four writers of the Torah (Jahwist, Elohist, Deuteronomist, Priestly), but it would serve …