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Catholic Mass Kid's Trivia Game Part 8 Receiving Communion
This video is a trivia game that can be used to assess children's understanding of receiving Communion at Mass.
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Catholic Mass Kid's Trivia Game Part 2 Introductory Rites
This video is a trivia game that can be used to assess children's understanding of the Introductory Rites.
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Come Worship the Lord
The song/video "Come Worship the Lord," by John Michael Talbot, is available on YouTube (7:58). Point out that this song is based on Psalm 95. Commentary includes an explanation of the liturgy as a dance, with gestures. You may want to try following the instructions for the gestures. It is best used on day 3.
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I Lift Up My Soul
The song/video "I Lift Up My Soul," by Tim Manion and the Saint Louis Jesuits, available on YouTube (3:00) with lyrics, shows views of Catholic liturgy and prayer as well as natural scenes. It is best used on days 1 or 2.
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The Kingdom of God
The song/video "The Kingdom of God," like many Taizé songs, is available on YouTube (4:15) and is a meditative chant that would work well as an introduction to chant and an opening prayer. It is appropriate for use on day 4.
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Eucharistic Prayer Cards
This handout provides each element of the Eucharistic Prayer on a separate card for students to arrange in order.
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Lesson Plan for Lesson 16
A lesson plan for lesson 16 in The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide. In this lesson students explore how the Holy Trinity is revealed through liturgy.
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"Mass Appeal"
A series of questions that can be used to reflect on the movie, “Mass Appeal.”
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The Liturgy of the Word
The Liturgy of the Word is discussed in chapters 29 and 30 of The Catholic Connections Handbook. After reading or reviewing these chapters, complete the crossword below.
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Introduction to Liturgy
After reading or reviewing chapter 27 of The Catholic Connections Handbook, which discusses the liturgy of the Church, complete the following activity. Use the clues to unscramble the words below each clue. When you are finished, write down the letters …
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Chapter 32 Activity: Elements from the Mass
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 …
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Chapter 32 Summary: The Eucharist: Communion and Sending Forth
A summary of Chapter 31, The Eucharist: Communion and Sending Forth from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 31 Summary: The Eucharist: The Liturgy of the Eucharist
A summary of Chapter 31, The Eucharist: The Liturgy of the Eucharist from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 30 Summary: The Eucharist: The Liturgy of the Word
A summary of Chapter 30, The Eucharist: The Liturgy of the Word from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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Chapter 27 Activity: A Liturgy and Sacraments Crossword
Review what you know about the liturgy and Sacraments by completing the following crossword puzzle.
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Chapter 27 Summary: Introduction to Liturgy
A summary of Chapter 27, Introduction to Liturgy from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.
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The Wise Old Man on the Porch
A personal story about seeing the Church as a wise elder sitting on a porch.
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Chapter 16 Activities
Activities for Chapter 16 Introduction to the Liturgy, including a core activity, core activity extension, and additional activities.
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Researching the Role of the Magisterium
Several strips of paper that may come in handy when researching the role of the Magisterium.
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Where Does the Church Say…?
A chart outlining different types of Church documents, the author and audience of each particular document, and what’s in each document.
