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  • A Tale of Two Sons: Lesson Plan on the Prodigal Son

    This Tale of Two Sons lesson plan on the parable of the prodigal son will help youth understand that followers of Jesus cannot just view freedom and duty from the world’s point of view. The generous father shows us how to live these in the context of love. Read More

  • 4th Sunday of Lent Year C

    The readings for the 4th Sunday of Lent Year C remind us that God is always waiting for us to return to Him so we can receive the abundance of life he offers us. Think about leaving behind our old ways and starting some new good habits. Read More

  • The Annunciation

    The Feast of the Annunciation is celebrated on March 25. This feast day commemorates the announcement of the Angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary that she had been chosen to be the mother of Jesus. Read More

  • Pay Attention to Somebody You Normally Avoid

    We all have people we try to avoid for one reason or another. This Lent, pick a person you would normally try to stay away from and pay some attention to him or her. Have a conversation. Read More

  • Fast from Gossip

    Gossip impacts our relationships with each other and divides the Body of Christ. And it can easily become a bad habit and a false way to develop a feeling of “belonging”. So fast from it this Lent. Read More

  • Bad Stuff: Lesson Plan on Suffering and Evil

    This Bad Stuff lesson plan on suffering and evil will help youth understand that God does not cause bad things to happen to us. But he wants us to be prepared for bad stuff when we encounter it. Read More

  • 3rd Sunday of Lent Year C

    The readings for the 3rd Sunday of Lent Year C guide us to understand God’s call, the importance of repentance, and living a fruitful life. Reflecting on these helps us grow in faith and stay focused on God’s presence in our lives. Read More

  • Saint Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop and Doctor

    St. Cyril of Jerusalem, a distinguished bishop and theologian of the early Christian Church. He played a significant role in the Council of Constantinople in 381, where the Nicene Creed was formulated and affirmed the orthodox position. It was during the Council of Nicaea that the term “consubstantial” was first used in the Nicene Creed to describe the relationship between the Father and the Son. St. Cyril later employed the term in his own theological writings, and it became widely used in the Church as a way of expressing the understanding of the nature of Christ. Read More

  • Give Up Worry for Lent

    We worry about so many things. We can worry about money or what others think about us or friendship or a particular situation. Try giving up worrying for Lent. Read More

  • Support Your Local Food Pantry

    You might be saving money this Lent by fasting from something. When you are at the store, spend that money on some extra cans of food. Then take the food to your local food pantry. Read More

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