The Boat is Sinking Icebreaker Game
This is a really simple icebreaker for youth group, youth ministry, or middle school VBS. It would also work well for your Vacation Bible School teen leaders. It is super…
Pentecost – Year B (2021)
Sunday, May 23
The readings for the Pentecost for Year B clearly tell us that we need to be willing to receive the Holy Spirit and then use the gifts we receive. Discussion…
What Moves You? – Discussion and Reflection Questions
This reflection encourages youth to consider how they see the working of the Holy Spirit in their lives. This is a lesson for Pentecost in particular.
Make an Origami Dove
Pentecost is right around the corner. Since the dove is often used as a symbol of the Holy Spirit, making origami doves can be a fun craft for kids on…
Prayer for an End to Racism
The sin of racism has been on my mind lately. Our communities are so divided. We don’t understand or listen to each other. We seem unable to make the sacrifices…
The Holy Spirit Is Like the Wind (Kite Activity)
This activity is to show children how the Holy Spirit is like the wind. We can’t see the Holy Spirit directly, but we can see the work of the Spirit.…
Tick-Tock the Crocodile Hunt (VBS or Camp Game)
Tick-Tock the Crocodile Hunt is a very simple small group indoor game for a pirate themed Vacation Bible School or camp. It works best with eight or fewer players. In…
Holy Spirit, Breath Into Our Hearts
Holy Spirit, breathe into our hearts and let us inhale the tenderness of the Father. Breathe upon the Church, so that she may spread the Gospel with joy. Breathe upon…
The Fruits of the Spirit
In contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. If we live in the Spirit, let us also follow the Spirit. (Social…
The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church
Monday, May 24
This feast recalls that Mary received the Holy Spirit at Pentecost with the Apostles. At this time, she understood what it meant to say “yes” to God and saw the…
Trinity Sunday – Year B (2021)
Sunday, May 30
The readings for the Trinity Sunday for Year B affirm that we are members of God’s family and that God desires the whole world to be united into his relationship…
Where Is God? – Discussion and Reflection Questions
This reflection encourages youth to consider how they experience God’s presence in their lives.