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St. Lawrence
Wednesday, August 10
St. Lawrence was a 3rd century martyr. He lived in Rome and as a deacon was responsible for distributing resources to the poor. When the prefect of Rome demanded that…
St. Clare of Assisi
Thursday, August 11
St. Clare of Assisi was one of the first people to follow St. Francis of Assisi. She founded the Poor Clares Order. She embraced a rule of poverty, austerity, and…
Receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)
Consider going to reconciliation as a family or with youth group or youth ministry. And then do something afterwards to celebrate this beautiful gift of grace from our Lord. Go…
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Monday, August 15
August 15 is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This holy day celebrates Mary’s passing and being assumed into heaven.
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C (2022)
Sunday, August 21
The readings for 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C help us consider who can be saved. This is a time to think about eternal life and if we are…
Yes No Game (Icebreaker)
The Yes No game is a fun activity for your youth group or youth ministry meeting. It can be tied in with teaching by reminding us that we need to…
Our Father – The Lord’s Prayer
A challenge when we say the Our Father is to not say it automatically, without thinking. Instead when we pray it, try to see which phrase stands out the most.…
St. Bernard of Clairvaux
Saturday, August 20
St. Bernard of Clairvaux was a 12th century monk and theologian who was known for his ability to arbitrate disputes. He counseled kings and popes, yet valued the time he…
Queenship of Mary
Monday, August 22
This feast day celebrates the queenship of Mary. As the mother of Jesus Christ, the Lord of all creation, our Blessed Mother shares in his royal heritage. Mary’s queenship foreshadows…
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C (2022)
Sunday, August 28
The readings for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C help us think about the order of things in the Kingdom of God. Do I put myself higher than…
St. Bartholomew, Apostle
Wednesday, August 24
St. Bartholomew was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. He is mentioned several times in the synoptic gospels. He is also widely thought to be the person identified…
Psychiatrist Icebreaker Game
In this game, the group has a problem. The psychiatrist has to figure out what it is. This icebreaker requires no prep or materials. It works well for six or…
St. Monica
Saturday, August 27
St. Monica was the mother of St. Augustine of Hippo. She was married to a pagan who was a cruel man and who would not allow her to baptize their…
The Passion of Saint John the Baptist
Monday, August 29
This feast day is a memorial of the beheading of St. John the Baptist. Herod was fascinated by John. But when he threw a party and promised his daughter anything,…
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C (2022)
Sunday, September 4
The readings for 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C help us think about what we truly desire. Do I desire the things of this world or am I willing…
Resources by Date for September 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 September 2022 here.
Getting to Know You Bingo Icebreaker
This Getting to Know You Bingo icebreaker works well as a VBS game or a youth group game. A set of 20 cards is included.
St. Gregory the Great
Saturday, September 3
St. Gregory the Great called himself a servant of God. His writings are extensive and some of his influences are still seen today. He donated generously to the poor and…
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C (2022)
Sunday, September 11
The readings for 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C focus on God’s mercy and love for us. Do I really believe in God’s mercy? How does that change my…
No No Game
In No No Game, players try to get each other to say no. It could be used at a meeting about saying “yes” instead of “no”. It also works in…
The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Thursday, September 8
The Feast of The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary celebrates the birth of Our Blessed Mother. Her immaculate conception and birth prepare for the coming of Jesus Christ into…