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How the Scout Law Relates to the Ten Commandments

Filed Under: Food for Thought

In the Ad Altare Dei religious emblem program for Boy Scouts, one of the exercises is to compare the Ten Commandments to the Boy Scout Law.

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Illuminate My World Jesus – Discussion and Reflection Questions

Filed Under: Reflection Questions

This reflection will help youth understand why Jesus is the “Light of the World”. Jesus Christ is the ultimate revelation of the heart of God.

Four Reasons for Fasting Video

Filed Under: Videos

Why should Christians fast? In this video, Fr. Mike Schmitz explains what some good reasons for fasting.

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Getting to Know You Bingo (Youth Group or VBS Game)

Filed Under: Games

Getting to Know You Bingo works well as a VBS game or a youth group game. This set of 20 bingo cards can be used with youth group or Vacation Bible School.

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Privilege Walk for Teens

Filed Under: Activities

A Privilege Walk is an exercise where participants consider how circumstances in their lives can be benefits or detriments. These are circumstances which are beyond their control, largely related to the families they were born into and the resources they have.

Ups and Downs – Reflection and Discussion Questions

Filed Under: Reflection Questions

This reflection on the Transfiguration will help youth consider the ups and downs of life. Sometimes we are in a really great place, but eventually we have to come down the mountain.

Repent and Believe! Discussion and Reflection Questions

Filed Under: Reflection Questions

This reflection will help youth consider what it means to repent. “What do I need to change to become closer to Jesus?”

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How Can I Get Clean? Discussion and Reflection Questions

Filed Under: Reflection Questions

This reflection will help youth understand that only Jesus can make us clean. And he wants to do it. All we need to do is ask.

First Person Stations of the Cross

Filed Under: Prayers

This mediation will take youth through the way of the cross. They will see each station as if they were there. The prayers are meant to relate to their own lives. This is appropriate during Lent or even if you will be offering youth an opportunity for reconciliation soon.

I’m Cured. What’s Next? Reflection and Discussion Questions

Filed Under: Reflection Questions

This reflection will help youth consider their response to the graces they receive from our Lord. What do we do when we are healed?

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Second Sunday of Lent – Year B (2021)
Sunday, February 28
The readings for the 2nd Sunday of Lent make us think of God's revelation of himself to us and how we recognize him. Some possible themes for this weekend are prayer, listening to Jesus, and taking time away to encounter Jesus
3rd Sunday of Lent – Year B (2021)
Sunday, March 7
The readings for the 3rd Sunday of Lent for Year B help us understand that we must follow God's commandments and truly live them in our hearts to find life. Some possible themes for this weekend are the Ten Commandments, morality, and Church authority.
4th Sunday of Lent – Year B (2021)
Sunday, March 14
The readings for the 4th Sunday of Lent for Year B focus on God's faithfulness in drawing us closer to him. Discussions for these readings could include topics such as God's love for us, light and darkness, and our longing for God. Here are some ideas.
St. Patrick
Wednesday, March 17
March 17 is the Feast of St. Patrick.  St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, engineers, and paralegals.
St. Joseph, Husband of Mary
Friday, March 19
March 19 is the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Joseph was a just and holy man, chosen by God to be the foster father of Jesus. St. Joseph is the patron saint of fathers, carpenters, immigrants, happy death, the Catholic Church, and more.
The Kingdom of God Is at Hand
After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: “This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.”

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