A prayer chain puts our prayers in a tangible form. For children, this can be a good way to teach about the different types of prayer.
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Our Lady of Lourdes Lesson Plan and Reflection Questions
This our Lady of Lourdes lesson plan focuses on the messages of Our Lady. At the end, you will find some reflection questions
All Together Now – A Lesson Plan on Racism
Racism can be a difficult topic to discuss with teens. It is popular to think that we are “color blind”. But the fact is that the playing field is not level and that minorities do not have the same advantages as the majority. This lesson plan on racism introduces the topic of institutional racism.
Party Circle Icebreaker
This party circle icebreaker is part name game and part Duck Duck Goose. There is a lot of handshaking or waving and introductions going on, so this game would be a good youth group activity for a meeting with new members.
Glow in the Dark Dodgeball Game
Glow in the dark dodgeball puts a fun twist on your traditional dodge ball game. Play it at night or if you can darken your gym you can play in any time. This is a great game for an open gym night with your teens.
Have a Birthday Party for Jesus
Teach your young friends about Christmas by having a birthday party for Jesus! You can do this as a Christmas or Epiphany activity. We had our high school students plan and run the party for their young siblings, nieces, nephews, and neighbors.