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  • Sacred vs. Ordinary Spaces Lesson Plan

    The Sacred vs. Ordinary Spaces lesson plan helps youth understand why churches are holy places and how we should act in them. It also reminds them that God can be part of ordinary spaces too, like schools and homes. This lesson uses Scripture, prayer, and discussion to teach reverence and faith. It works well in youth groups, classrooms, or religious education. The Sacred vs. Ordinary Spaces lesson plan is free, easy to use, and helps students grow in their love for God and His Church. Read More

  • Remembering the Faithful Departed Lesson Plan for All Souls Day

    The Remembering the Faithful Departed lesson plan helps youth understand why Catholics pray for the dead. It teaches about purgatory, eternal life, and the Communion of Saints. This lesson gives simple ways to talk about death and hope. It includes prayer, discussion, and a challenge to pray for someone who has died. Use it for All Souls Day or anytime in November. Read More

  • Saint Memory Match Game

    The Saint Memory Match Game is a fun and simple way to teach youth about Catholic saints. Players flip cards to find matches between saint pictures and facts. It helps them learn who the saints are and what they did to follow Jesus. The game supports key youth ministry themes like holiness, the Communion of Saints, and vocation. Use it for All Saints Day, retreats, or any lesson about sainthood. There are two sets of cards, so you can adjust the game for younger or older players. It’s easy to set up and fun to play. Youth will walk away… Read More

  • Why Comparing Is Dangerous Lesson Plan

    This lesson plan, based on Luke 18:9-14, helps youth understand why comparing themselves to others can be harmful. It shows how God values honesty and humility, not pride. The lesson includes discussion questions, prayer, and a weekly challenge. Youth will see how comparing can affect their faith and their view of others. This is a simple and meaningful way to help teens grow in their relationship with God. Try the “Why Comparing Is Dangerous” lesson with your group and help them see that they don’t have to compete to be loved by God. Read More

  • When God Seems Silent Lesson Plan

    This youth ministry lesson is about what to do when God seems silent. It helps teens talk about prayer, doubt, and waiting. The lesson uses the Gospel from Luke 18:1-8, where Jesus tells a story about a woman who keeps asking for help. It shows that we should keep praying, even when we don’t feel heard. This lesson goes with the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C. Teens will learn that God listens, even in silence. It gives them simple ways to stay close to God, trust Him, and keep praying through the quiet times. Read More

  • 2 Timothy: A Final Letter from Paul

    2 Timothy is Saint Paul’s final letter, written from prison to a young man named Timothy. Paul knows his time is short, so he gives strong advice and words of hope. He tells Timothy to be brave, stay faithful, and pass on the truth. Paul talks about his own life and the reward that waits for those who follow Jesus. This letter speaks to us today, reminding us not to give up, even when faith is hard. Whether you’re young or old, 2 Timothy has something for you. It shows the power of trust, courage, and love in the middle… Read More

  • The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

    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 of the presence of the Lord and leapt in Elizabeth’s womb. Read More

  • Saint Philogonius of Antioch

    Saint Philogonius of Antioch was a lawyer before becoming bishop. He led the Church in a time of trouble and confusion, just before the Council of Nicaea. He spoke out against the Arian heresy and helped the people of Antioch stay faithful. Though he had no background in Church leadership, he became a trusted voice. Saints like John Chrysostom praised him for his courage and peace. He did not write books or seek attention, but his strong faith and clear teaching made a lasting mark. He died around 323, and his feast day is December 20. Philogonius is remembered as… Read More

  • Saint Philip Neri, Priest

    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. There he ministered to the sick and to prostitutes. After 17 years of ministry, he decided to enter the priesthood. Eventually he founded an order of priests known as the Oratory. These priests visited various churches in Rome to preach and to hear confessions. Philip himself was known for his piety, humor, and joyful nature. Read More

  • Prayer to the Holy Spirit by St. Augustine

    This prayer to the Holy Spirit, which is attributed to St. Augustine, is one of my favorite prayers. It is all about the call to holiness, which our Holy Father recently focused on. Download a printable copy of this prayer. Read More

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