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Go See a Christmas Light Display
So spend a little time looking at the lights. Go see a large Christmas light display somewhere or just drive around your neighborhood and see how beautiful it looks. After…
Scary Stuff – A Lesson Plan on the Second Coming
This lesson plan on the second coming of Christ will help youth understand that we don’t need to be scared of the time when Christ comes in glory at the…
St. Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions – Vietnamese Martyrs
This feast day commemorates 117 Vietnamese martyrs who died between 1820 and 1862. Persecution of Christians was severe during this time period. Missionaries were banned in Vietnam and Christians were…
A Prayer for Guidance – Based on Psalm 25
In this prayer for guidance we surrender to God’s will so he can show us the path to take. This prayer is based on Psalm 25.
Divine Mercy Chaplet
Most Catholic youth are familiar with the rosary, but the Chaplet of Divine Mercy is less well known. The Divine Mercy Chaplet is a devotion which reminds us that God…
Silly Sentence Game
This silly sentence game is a fun icebreaker. It works with a large group but it is also fun with a smaller group.
2nd Sunday of Advent Year C (2021)
The readings for the 2nd Sunday of Advent Year C tell us to hopefully look forward to the coming of Jesus Christ. God has planned this since the beginning of…
The Advent Wreath
An Advent wreath is used during the season of Advent to help us focus on preparation for the coming of our Lord at Christmas. One or more candles is lit…
St. Andrew, Apostle
Tuesday, November 30
St. Andrew is one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ and the brother of Simon Peter. Jesus called them from their fishing boats and promised to make them “fishers…
Cry Out – A Lesson Plan on St. John the Baptist
This Cry Out lesson plan on St. John the Baptist will help youth understand who this prophet was and the role he played in making the way for Jesus.
Wreath Prayer Service
Use the this wreath prayer service to make any evergreen wreath serve as a reminder of our salvation.
Make a Good Deeds Chain
A good deeds chain is a simple paper chain, but you must do a good deed for each piece of paper you add. Make a long chain during this season!
Litany of St. John the Baptist
In this Litany of St. John the Baptist, we ask this saint by his many titles and roles to pray for us so we can be more like him.
Have an Advent Prayer Service
Today, say a simple Advent prayer service together. It doesn’t need to be lengthy. In fact, with very young children, shorter is sometimes better.
St. Francis Xavier
St. Francis Xavier was one of the first members of the Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits. He and St. Ignatius of Loyala were roommates at the University…
St. Nicholas
December 6 is the feast day of St. Nicholas. St. Nicholas was a fourth century bishop who is the origin of the Santa Claus story. He was known for his…
3rd Sunday of Advent Year C (2021)
Sunday, December 12
The readings for the 3rd Sunday of Advent Year C (Gaudete Sunday) encourage us to rejoice at the new life being offered to us through Jesus Christ. This would be…
St. Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor
Tuesday, December 7
St. Ambrose was a 4th century bishop. He refuted Arianism, which proposed that Jesus Christ was not co-eternal with God the Father, and therefore was subject to the Father. He…
What Should We Do? – A Lesson Plan on Advice
This What Should We Do lesson plan on advice will help youth understand that we must go to a trustworthy source when we are seeking answers to our questions.
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Wednesday, December 8
December 8 is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This holy day is often misunderstood. It celebrates the conception of Mary, not Jesus.
Winter Family Activities for the Outdoors
Winter family activities help us appreciate the beautiful world God made for us. We should enjoy it together even when it is cold! So do something outdoors as a family.…