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I Am With You – A Lesson Plan on the Holy Spirit
This I Am With You lesson plan will help youth understand how the Holy Spirit helps us remember and live the teachings of Jesus.
What Is the Paschal Mystery?
The Paschal Mystery is God’s plan for the salvation of mankind, as fulfilled in the passion, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ has shown us that death…
Sculptionary Game
Sculptionary is good starting game for a ministry gathering. It is like Pictionary, except with clay sculpting instead of drawing. Adults and youth will enjoy it! You can use one…
A Prayer of Thanksgiving – Based on Psalm 67
This prayer expresses gratitude to God for all of the blessings in our lives. This prayer is based on Psalm 67.
7th Sunday of Easter Year C (2022)
Sunday, May 29
Note: In most dioceses in the United States, the observance of the Solemnity of the Ascension is moved to the following Sunday, superseding the 7th Sunday of Easter. The readings…
The Ascension of the Lord Year C (2022)
Sunday, May 29
The readings for the Ascension of the Lord Year C encourage us to be witnesses for Jesus Christ, just as the early Christians were. Evangelism and the need to step…
Superpowers – A Lesson Plan on Being Clothed in Power
This Superpowers lesson plan will help youth understand what it means to be clothed in power.
St. Bede the Venerable
Wednesday, May 25
Even during his own lifetime people respected St. Bede for his faith and wisdom. He was called “venerable” by those around him.
St. Philip Neri, Priest
Thursday, May 26
St. Philip Neri lived in Italy in the sixteenth century. He trained with his uncle to be a merchant, but felt himself called to serve the poor of Rome instead.…
Resources by Date for June 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 June 2022 here.
Pentecost Year C (2022)
Sunday, June 5
The readings for Pentecost Year C promise that we are not on our own, but have the Spirit to guide us. The focus for this weekend is how the Holy…
The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Tuesday, May 31
The feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary commemorates when Mary, pregnant with Jesus, visited her cousin Elizabeth, who was pregnant with John the Baptist. John was aware…
St. Justin Martyr
Wednesday, June 1
St. Justin Martyr was a 2nd century apologist. He defended Christianity to the Roman emperor. His description of the Eucharistic celebration is cited in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
St. Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs
Friday, June 3
St. Charles Lwanga was born in the Kingdom of Buganda (now part of Uganda) in 1860. He was a royal page. King Mwanga II, a pedophile, made advances on the…
St. Boniface, Bishop and Martyr
Sunday, June 5
St. Boniface is called the Apostle of the Germans. He was a Benedictine monk in England. Instead of pursing a leadership position at the abbey, he desired to spread Christianity…
The Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of the Church
Monday, June 6
The feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of the Church recalls that Mary received the Holy Spirit at Pentecost with the Apostles. At this time, she understood what it…
Trinity Sunday Year C (2022)
Sunday, June 12
The readings for Trinity Sunday Year C invite us to live in the light of God’s truth. So this weekend, think about the Holy Trinity and how Father, Son, and…
What Is the Holy Trinity?
What does the mystery of the Trinity tell us? It tells us that God is relationship. In fact, God is such a perfect relationship in unity that God is truly…
Glow in the Dark Sidewalk Chalk
Glow in the dark sidewalk chalk is a fun addition to an nighttime activity. You can use it to welcome youth to the event, write inspirational messages, or let your…
Corpus Christi Year C (2022)
Sunday, June 19
The readings for Corpus Christi Year C focus on Jesus Christ, our high priest, who sustains us with is very being. This is a time to talk about the Eucharist…
13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C (2022)
Sunday, June 26
The readings for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C encourage us to be committed disciples. What sort of commitment am I willing to make to follow Jesus? What…