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May 20, 2014
Teaching with the Joy of the Gospel
Some teachers and catechists walk around with so much joy. You know the people I’m talking about, right?
They’re always smiling. They’re good listeners and they always put a positive spin on things. They never complain. They get excited when they talk about their lesson plans or activities. They’re humble. They want to know about what you’re doing and how they can use your ideas in class. Occasionally, you see them overwhelmed, but they’re still smiling. They are still focused on being there f...
April 9, 2014
The Liturgy of the Eucharist Lesson Plan
This is part 2 of a lesson I recently shared: The Liturgy of the Word Lesson Plan. In this short lesson, I wanted to introduce my second grade students to the importance of the words we pray during the Liturgy of the Eucharist and to help them understand the meaning of transubstantiation (without actually introducing the word) as kids.
I. Where the Students Are Now
Do you know what your students know or feel about the lesson you are about to teach? It is an essential question to ask yourself be...
March 26, 2014
The Liturgy of the Word Lesson Plan
I realized as I was teaching one of the final lessons of the year this week that I don’t share what I actually do in class often enough. I make a lot of suggestions based on what works for me, but it has been awhile since I shared a full lesson plan that I have used in class.
In preparation for First Communion, I created this Liturgy of the Word lesson plan for children to help my second grade students learn the prayers of the Catholic Mass and understand why we spend time reading the Scriptur...
Liturgy of the Word Lesson Plan
I realized as I was teaching one of the final lessons of the year this week that I don’t share what I actually do in class often enough. I make a lot of suggestions based on what works for me, but it has been awhile since I shared a full lesson plan that I have used in class.
In preparation for First Communion, I created this Liturgy of the Word lesson plan for children to help my second grade students learn the prayers of the Catholic Mass and understand why we spend time reading the Scriptur...
March 16, 2014
Become a Member of The Religion Teacher
The Religion Teacher membership website is finally available! It has been more than a year-long process to get these resources up and available for you to use in class and for you to use for personal growth. I’m excited, today, to open things up for everyone to see.
Check out The Religion Teacher Membership website!
A brainstorming session I did in March 2013 in my Moleskin notebook.
I’ve been working on building this membership website for over a year now. There is such an incredible need for q...
Become a Member of The Religion Teacher (and Show this Saint Patrick’s Day Video)
The Religion Teacher membership website is finally available! It has been more than a year-long process to get these resources up and available for you to use in class and for you to use for personal growth. I’m excited, today, to open things up for everyone to see.
Check out The Religion Teacher Membership website!
A brainstorming session I did in March 2013 in my Moleskin notebook.
I’ve been working on building this membership website for over a year now. There is such an incredible need for q...
February 24, 2014
If You Canât Change What They Think, Change What They Feel
When I was a high school theology teacher, there were two incredibly intelligent students that, I have to admit, were a challenge to teach.
Ben and Jerry (not their real names) were smarter than me and they liked to show it.
Any chance they got, they would question what I was teaching with counter-arguments and objections.
The upside was that I found myself trying to prepare for the objections, creating a defense for them before they started.
The downside was, though, that whether I “won” or “los...
If You Can’t Change What They Think, Change What They Feel
When I was a high school theology teacher, there were two incredibly intelligent students that, I have to admit, were a challenge to teach.
Ben and Jerry (not their real names) were smarter than me and they liked to show it.
Any chance they got, they would question what I was teaching with counter-arguments and objections.
The upside was that I found myself trying to prepare for the objections, creating a defense for them before they started.
The downside was, though, that whether I “won” or “los...
February 13, 2014
Catholic Confirmation Activities that Excite and Engage
This list of Catholic Confirmation activities will help you get your students excited and engaged in the sacramental preparation process. The Sacrament of Confirmation is a critical sacrament in the life of young Catholics and should be a positive and transformative experience that they carry with them for the rest of their lives. Consider using some of these activities for Confirmation with your students to help them rejuvenate their baptismal vocation and equip them with the gifts and fruit...
January 23, 2014
Sacrament of Baptism Activities
This is a collection of activities to use with young people to help them learn about the Sacrament of Baptism. These Baptism activities are designed for kids who have already been baptized and are meant to help children gain a deeper understanding of their vocation and identity as baptized Christians.
General Sacrament of Baptism Activities for Kids
Sacrament of Baptism Activities(The Catholic Toolbox)
Ideas for Teaching Kids about Baptism (Catholic Icing)
Guided Meditation on Our Baptisms (Engag...
