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Latest and Greatest Free Lesson Plan on Material Goods (Luke 12:13-21)
Help youth resist the pressure to have the latest material goods with this lesson plan based on Luke 12:13-21. Jesus reminds us that life is about more than possessions, and this plan helps young people apply that teaching to their own lives. Through reflection, discussion, and practical steps, youth will explore how to trust in… Read More
Holy Family Year C (Dec 29, 2024) Free Resources and Reflections
The Feast of the Holy Family Year C offers us a chance to reflect on the values that strengthen our families. By looking at the examples of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, we learn about respect, love, and finding our place in God’s family. By following the examples from the readings, families can grow in faith… Read More
The Common of Pastors: Inspiring Readings for 2024
The Common of Pastors is a set of readings in the lectionary which are read at Mass for the feast days of priests, bishops, and popes. Read More
Free Lesson Plan on Persistence in Prayer (Luke 11:1-13) Keep Knocking
This lesson on persistence in prayer helps youth understand the importance of trusting God and staying connected to Him through prayer. Using Jesus’ teaching in Luke 11:1-13, it explores how persistence deepens faith, builds patience, and strengthens our relationship with God. The lesson includes engaging activities, scripture reflection, and small group discussions to help youth… Read More
Distraction Free Zone: Free Lesson Plan on Martha and Mary (Luke 10:38-42)
This Martha and Mary lesson plan helps youth explore how distractions can affect their relationship with God. Using the story from Luke 10:38-42, it shows the importance of balancing work and prayer. Participants learn how to recognize distractions and make time for Jesus in their daily lives. This lesson helps youth build stronger faith, reduce… Read More
Host a Birthday Party for Jesus: Creative Ideas for 2024
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. Read More
Psalm 80: A Powerful Cry for God’s Help and Restoration
This prayer to restore our world is a prayer of worship. God has created this space for us and it has been damaged. This prayer is based on Psalm 80. Read More
Good Samaritan: Free Lesson Plan for 2024
Teenagers often feel overwhelmed by their own lives. They’re busy, focused on their struggles, and usually stay within their own circle of friends. This Good Samaritan lesson plan challenges them to step outside of that and see the people around them who may feel ignored, lonely, or hurt. The parable of the Good Samaritan reminds… Read More
Blessed Bearer Evangelization Lesson Plan for 2024: Sharing Faith Through Relationships
This Blessed Bearer lesson plan on evangelization will help youth understand that Our Blessed Mother is an example of how to evangelize. Read More
4th Sunday of Advent Year C (Dec 22, 2024) Free Resources and Reflections
The readings for the 4th Sunday of Advent Year C focus on hospitality, history, and family. These readings might lead into a discussion of what it means to welcome and greet another person. They also make us think about how events in our lives fit into a larger context. Read More
Celebrating Our Identity in Christ: Free Lesson Plan (Luke 10:17-20)
This Identity in Christ lesson plan helps youth discover that their true worth is found in God’s love for them, not in achievements or the opinions of others. Using Luke 10:1-12, 17-20, it focuses on Jesus’ reminder to His disciples that their joy should come from knowing their names are written in heaven. This lesson… Read More
Catholic Christmas Activities: Bring Light and Love Home in 2024
With all of the emphasis on material goods and secular activities at Christmas, many Catholic families search for Christmas activities to keep Jesus in focus during the Christmas season. Here are our most popular Catholic Christmas ideas. Some of these are also appropriate for Advent. Read More
Prayer to Our Lady of Guadalupe: A Powerful Prayer for 2024
This prayer to Our Lady of Guadalupe is attributed to St. John Paul II. He had a great devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe. He first prayed this prayer in 1979 when visiting her basilica in Mexico. Read More
St. Lucia Rolls Recipe – Charming Way to Celebrate in 2024
December 13 is the feast day of St. Lucy (or St. Lucia). In Sweden, her feast day is marked with celebrations. Young girls dress up as St. Lucy and these traditional St. Lucia rolls are made. So here is the recipe. Read More
What Should We Do? Free Lesson Plan on Advice for 2024
This What Should We Do lesson plan on advice will help youth understand that we must go to a trustworthy source when we are seeking answers to our questions. Read More
