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This video is a trivia game that can be used to assess children's understanding of receiving Communion at Mass.
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This video demonstrates the "dos" and "don'ts" of receiving Communion.
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This video is a trivia game that can be used to assess children's understanding of the Introductory Rites.
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The script for the skit in which children reenact the Last Supper, acting as Jesus, the Apostles, and narrators.
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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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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 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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This worksheet guides students to read and answer questions about a specific Hebrew festival from the book of Leviticus.
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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.
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A short video explaining Ash Wednesday and Lent.
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The Catholic Mass, and what each of us brings to it.
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A personal story about discovering how Catholicism is truly universal.
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A quick, two-minute video from Busted Halo that explains why we celebrate Advent and wait to celebrate Christmas.
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A personal story about seeing the Church as a wise elder sitting on a porch.
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A personal story about being committed to God.
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Work with your group to complete the section of this handout that corresponds to your assigned topic.
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A short video explaining the Holy Trinity and the Feast of the Most Holy Trinity.
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A short video explaining the Feast of the Most Holy Trinity.
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A self-quiz, or self-assessment, on faithful citizenship.
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A short clip about the meaning of Good Friday.
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A short clip about the meaning of Holy Thursday.
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A short clip about the significance of Holy Week.
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A documentary discussing the historical/theological precedents for celibacy.
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A documentary that provides: 1) A theological basis for the Eucharist, 2) An explanation of precisely what transpires during the Eucharist, 3) The process by which the bread of the Eucharist is created and 4) An instance of a Eucharistic miracle.
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