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Resources by Date for October 2022
2022 is Year C in the Sunday liturgical cycle and Year 2 in the weekday cycle. See Mass readings resources for specific Sundays and feast days in October 2022 here.
St. Padre Pio
Friday, September 23
St. Padre Pio, also known as Saint Pius of Pietrelcina, was a 20th century Capuchin friar and priest. He is known for his piety and charity. He had the stigmata,…
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C (2022)
Sunday, October 2
The readings for 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C remind us to be patient. Do I tell God what I want and expect it immediately, or am I willing…
Servant’s Heart – A Lesson Plan on Serving God
This Servant’s Heart lesson plan will help youth realize that serving God should be our priority. Sometimes we forget that and think that God is here to serve us.
Our Lady Undoer of Knots
Wednesday, September 28
Our Lady Undoer of Knots is a devotion to our Blessed Mother. In this devotion, Catholics ask Mary to assist us in untying the knots in our lives through her…
Sts. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels
Thursday, September 29
The archangels are leaders of angels in the army of God. These three archangels are mentioned in scripture. Their feast day is on September 29.
St. Jerome, Priest and Doctor
Friday, September 30
St. Jerome was born in 347 A.D. He became a Christian in his late teens.He is best known for translating the Bible into Latin. His translation is called the Vulgate.…
St. Thérèse of Lisieux
Saturday, October 1
St. Thérèse of Lisieux lived in late 19th century France. She is also called “The Little Flower of Jesus”. For her, the path to holiness was “doing of the least…
Guardian Angels
Sunday, October 2
Each of us has a guardian angel who watches over us. October 2 is the Memorial of the Guardian Angels.
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C (2022)
Sunday, October 9
The readings for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C are focused on faith. Reflect on our own faith in God, our willingness to allow God to do things…
St. Francis of Assisi
Tuesday, October 4
St. Francis of Assisi was a 13th century Italian. He was the son of a wealthy merchant, but he gave away his possessions and started a religious order. October 4…
St. Faustina Kowalska
Wednesday, October 5
St. Faustina is known for her devotion to the Blessed Sacrament. Her family had ten children and was very poor. She joined the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady…
Grateful – A Lesson Plan on Giving Thanks to God
This Grateful lesson plan will help youth understand that we must remember to thank God every day for the blessings in our lives.
Our Lady of the Rosary
Friday, October 7
October 7 is the feast day of Our Lady of the Rosary, also known as Our Lady of Victory. This feast day commemorates a victory at sea to fend off…
The Boat is Sinking Game (Icebreaker)
The Boat is Sinking Game is a really simple icebreaker. It is active, but also requires participants to answer questions about themselves. It is super easy to play and requires…
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C (2022)
Sunday, October 16
The readings for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C are about persistence in prayer. Do I give up in prayer, especially when I don’t get instant gratification?
Privilege Walk for Teens
A Privilege Walk is an exercise where participants consider how circumstances in their lives can be benefits or detriments. These are circumstances which are beyond their control, largely related to…
Parvuli Dei – Cub Scout Religious Emblem
The Parvuli Dei Cub Scout emblem can be earned by Catholic boys and girls who are Cub Scouts in the 3rd through 5th grade. Activities are in a workbook.
St. Teresa of Avila
Saturday, October 15
October 15 is the feast day of St. Teresa of Avila, a Carmelite mystic, and doctor of the Church. Along with St. John of the Cross she worked to reform…
St. Margaret Mary Alacoque
Sunday, October 16
St. Margaret Mary Alacoque was a 17th century mystic. She was a Visitation nun. When she started having visions of Jesus, members of her order and theologians did not believe…
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C (2022)
Sunday, October 23
The readings for 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C focus on God’s mercy for the poor and the humble. Do I trust in my own strength and look out…
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