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The Hand of the Lord Feeds Us; He Answers All Our Needs
The hand of the Lord feeds us; He answers all our needs. The eyes of all look hopefully to you, and you give them their food in due season; you…
St. James
Sunday, July 25
St. James is one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and the brother of St. John the Evangelist. They were nicknamed “The Sons of Thunder”. They were fishing with their…
Jesus Called Them
He walked along from there and saw two other brothers, James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John. They were in a boat, with their father Zebedee, mending their…
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B (2021)
Sunday, August 1
The readings for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B show that God gives us bread from heaven – the Eucharist. Once again these readings point to the Eucharist.…
Drip Drip Drop Game for Youth Ministry
Drip Drip Drop youth ministry game is a water game for teenagers which can be played indoors if you don’t mind wiping up a few puddles at the end. It…
Does It Last? A Timely Lesson Plan on the Eucharist
This lesson plan on the Eucharist will help youth understand that the material goods of this world will pass away. In the end, our union with Jesus Christ in the…
Listen to Praise and Worship Songs While Doing Chores
I am a homemaker, and I’ll admit that cleaning the house is not my favorite thing to do. But it is an act of love for my family. And listing…
In Remembrance – A Prayer Based on Psalm 78
Psalm 78 is prayed in remembrance of all the times we have strayed and how God has always shown us mercy. This prayer based on Psalm 78 reminds us that…
Eternal Dodge Ball – A Silly Game that Never Ends
Eternal Dodge Ball is a game that never ends. Every time somebody gets out by getting hit with the ball, someone has a chance to return to the game. Unless…
St. Martha
Thursday, July 29
St. Martha is the sister of St. Lazarus and St. Mary. This family lived in Bethany and were close friends of Jesus.
Yes, Lord. I have come to believe that you are the Messiah, the Son of God.
Martha said to him, “Yes, Lord. I have come to believe that you are the Messiah, the Son of God, the one who is coming into the world.”
Why Do We Consume But Are Not Satisfied? Background Material on Consumerism
We live in a world where we are constantly consuming. The teachings of the Catholic Church can explain our obsession with consumerism.
Is the Price Right? (Value Games)
Consumerism and materialism can make it seem like everything has a dollar value. Value games like Is the Price Right help youth understand that not everything is defined by a…
St. Ignatius of Loyola
Saturday, July 31
St. Ignatius of Loyola is the founder of the Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits. He was pursuing a career in the military when a cannonball shattered his…
Work for the Food That Endures for Eternal Life
Do not work for food that perishes but for the food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. – John 6:27 (Social media graphic)
Speak to Him Often of Everything That Concerns You (St. Alphonsus Liguori Quote)
St. Alphonsus Liguori quote: “Speak to Him often of your business, your plans, your troubles, your fears – of everything that concerns you. “
St. Alphonsus Liguori
Sunday, August 1
St. Alphonsus Liguori was a 18th century Italian bishop and the founder of the Redemptorist order. He promoted simple homilies over the pompous sermons of the day. He believed in…
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B (2021)
Sunday, August 8
The readings for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B demonstrate that God sustains us. So these readings could lead to a discussion of the Eucharist or the importance…
Seeing the Big Picture Youth Ministry Game
This seeing the big picture game is designed to help youth understand that it can be disorienting or difficult to understand something if we only see it from a small…
Taught By God – Lesson Plan on the Authority of Jesus
his lesson plan on the authority of Jesus will help youth consider what it means to be taught by God. And how does that impact our view of the Eucharist?
Simon Says with a Twist – The Balloon Edition
Everyone knows how to play Simon Says. This game is Simon Says with a twist!