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
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
Why should Christians fast? In this video, Fr. Mike Schmitz explains what some good reasons for fasting.
Getting to Know You Bingo (Youth Group or VBS Game)
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.
Privilege Walk for Teens
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
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
This reflection will help youth consider what it means to repent. “What do I need to change to become closer to Jesus?”
How Can I Get Clean? Discussion and 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
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
This reflection will help youth consider their response to the graces they receive from our Lord. What do we do when we are healed?