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13th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B (2021)
Sunday, June 27
The readings for the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year B show us that God wants nothing but life and goodness for us. Discussion topics for this week could…
Make a Gratitude List Every Day and Pray with It
Gratitude can be one of the most fruitful forms of prayer. When we specifically notice things to be grateful for, we become aware of and acknowledge God’s constant presence in…
Rescue Me! – Discussion and Reflection Questions
This reflection encourages youth to consider that Jesus never promised us a life free from hardship. But he doesn’t expect us to try to survive on our own. He wants…
Fox and Chickens Tag (Game for Youth Ministry or VBS)
This is a variation on tag which the person who is it tries to tag the last person in line. The people at the front of the line try to…
Prayer to God My Hope in Time of Fear (Based on Psalm 30)
This is a prayer based on Psalm 30. Sometimes we are overcome by fear. We think we can handle it ourselves. But eventually we find that we need God’s grace.…
How Good Are Your Survival Skills? Youth Group Game
This game asks teens to consider how long they could survive in the case of a disaster. Use it as a lead in to a meeting about how we cannot…
Nativity of St. John the Baptist
Thursday, June 24
The Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist celebrates his birth. St. John the Baptist was the cousin of Jesus and came to prepare the world for the…
He must increase; I must decrease.
He must increase; I must decrease. St. John the Baptist (John 3:30)
Pirate Peg Legged Race (Game for Youth Ministry or VBS)
The Pirate Peg Legged Race is basically a three legged relay race with a few other things thrown in for some pirate fun! There is the standard version and a…
Toothpick Sculptures, Models, or Constructions
Hands on activities are fun for youth ministry or Vacation Bible School (VBS). One way to incorporate a fun activity is to have students make toothpick sculptures or models to…
You Have Rescued Me
I will extol you, O LORD, for you drew me clear and did not let my enemies rejoice over me. O LORD, you brought me up from the netherworld; you…
St. Irenaeus
Monday, June 28
June 28 is the feast day of St. Irenaeus. He was an early Christian theologian who argued against the gnostics in his extensive writings.
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B (2021)
Sunday, July 4
The readings for the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year B are a call to listen to God and follow Him even when those around us do not. These…
Strength in Numbers Game and Reflection Questions
This Strength in Numbers game shows youth that they need help from God and from their community. The reflection questions help them explore the importance of relying on Jesus and…
Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles
Tuesday, June 29
June 29 is the feast day of Sts. Peter and Paul. These were the men whom God used to spread the gospel and let the early Church thrive despite terrible…
How Do You Deal with Rejection? Discussion and Reflection Questions
This reflection helps teens understand that even Jesus was rejected. And it was by those who were close to him. What does Jesus teach us about rejection?
Youth Prayer to St. George for Courage
Pray this intercessory prayer to St. George when you need the strength and courage to resist evil and stand up for what is right. This prayer is written with youth…
Pictionary (Youth Ministry Game)
Pictionary is warm up game to play with your youth group. You can use words with are related to the theme of the meeting. Teens love this game!
Anselm’s Prayer – Teach My Heart Where and How to Seek You
St. Anselm of Canterbury was a Benedictine monk and theologian. His feast day is April 21. Anslem’s Prayer is a good prayer to say before reading scripture. It would also…
What NOT to Do During a Breakup: A Video about Rejection
This is a follow up on a video about discernment. Fr. Mike Schmitz talks about how to handle rejection. Maybe you had a relationship fail. Or maybe you were rejected…
Prayer to St. Raphael the Archangel – A Healing Prayer
St. Raphael is one of the archangels of God and is associated with healing. So this intercessory prayer to this angel of God is a healing prayer.