As you prepare for the upcoming school or ministry year, summer is an ideal time to explore retreat ideas and align them with the liturgical calendar. Planning ahead now allows space to thoughtfully consider Eucharist or Reconciliation retreats and...
As one school or ministry year comes to a close and another begins, many teachers and catechists find themselves in a season of transition. Alongside new schedules and shifting roles come changes: people move on, new faces arrive, and...
Saint John Baptist de La Salle’s knowledge of Scripture was profound. Passages from the Bible filled all of his meditations and other writings. He knew that by meditating on the word of God, people encounter Jesus Christ. Upon encountering...
Practicing Marian devotion as a relationship
Young people can recite prayers, name Marian feast days, and recognize images of Mary, yet still feel unsure how she fits into their own faith. This reminds us that knowing about Mary is not...
An Easter activity for teens that explores the Paschal Mystery
Bring the Resurrection to life with this Easter activity—perfect as an Easter activity for teens or youth ministry. Reflect on the Paschal Mystery while sharing hope and...
Lent offers a meaningful opportunity to help young people reflect on God’s mercy and consider how they can grow closer to Jesus through their everyday choices.
This hands-on Lent activity blends Scripture with creativity and conversation...
Through this hands-on lent activity, 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,...
Lent is a season set apart for growing closer to Jesus, and it offers an opportunity to help children deepen their faith by encountering God in their own lives. This free Lenten activity invites kids to explore the Temptation of Jesus...
Early February offers a natural moment to invite Catholics to reflect on what genuine love means, drawing on Scripture for Valentine’s Day. This activity helps make that reflection concrete by exploring how the Bible describes love. It’s easy...
These eight Ash Wednesday prayers pair easily with Ash Wednesday Scripture readings, giving teachers a way to introduce the meaning of the day to youth.
As routines return after the holidays, Epiphany invites a quiet moment of refocus. This Epiphany prayer reflection explores Scripture and encourages every age to imagine what it means to “follow a star” in their own lives. In the reflection,...
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World Religions: A Voyage of Discovery, Fifth Edition
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With this edition, learners can dive into the richness of global faith traditions and begin to understand the world itself, across time and geography....
In his First Letter to the Thessalonians, Saint Paul tells us to “Pray without ceasing” (5:17). The Gospel of Matthew tells us, “But when you pray, go to your inner room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret” (6:6).
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In this season of joyful anticipation, we invite you to use and share this interactive Advent calendar of activities to prepare for Jesus’ birth. With prayers, projects, and reflections for every day through Epiphany, these resources...
Adolescence is a pivotal period for faith development. Catechists often witness how young people engage most deeply when faith is lived within the family, not just observed in church. Exploring three pillars—faith conversations, rituals...
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Step 2: Navigate to “File > Import Slides” and select the PowerPoint presentation you would like to import under “Recent,” “Upload,” “My Drive,”...
During the month of October, Pope Leo warmly invites everyone to pray the rosary each day. “I invite everyone to pray the rosary every day during the coming month—for peace—personally, with your families and in your communities,” he...
