Click Here for More Information Resurrection Talk Show: A Comparison of the Gospel Accounts From The Catholic Youth Bible® Leader Guide John, chapters 20–21; Matthew, chapter 28; Mark, chapter 16;Luke, chapter 24A "talk show" with questions from a live audience allows the students to address the four different Gospel accounts … Read more...

Click Here for More Information Easter Sunday From Sharing the Sunday Scriptures with Youth: Cycle A Scripture ReadingsActs 10:34,37–43Ps. 118:1–2,16–17,22–23Col. 3:1–4John 20:1–9God’s WordA major theme of the Scripture readings is "The tomb is empty." Peter’s speech from the Acts of the Apostles provides a short overview of Jesus’ life, mission, … Read more...

Click Here for More Information Bible Reflections for TeensFrom Good News Day by Day Since all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, they are now justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus.(Romans 3:23–24) All of us sin and … Read more...

Click Here for More Information Blessed Pope John Paul II Speaks to Teens on Life, Love, and Courage From My Dear Young Friends Let your light shine.—Matthew 5:16 "You are ready for what Christ wants of you now. He wants you—all of you—to be the light of the world, as … Read more...

Click Here for More Information An Intergenerational Session From Creating Safe and Sacred Places Session OverviewThis gathering is intended for young people, their parents, and ministry leaders in the community. The session is designed to encourage participants of various ages to reach out to all members of the community for … Read more...

Click Here for More Information Meditation 11: Many Ministries, the Same Spirit From Praying with John Baptist de La Salle Meditation 11: Many Ministries, the Same Spirit Theme: De La Salle truly believed that God calls each person to minister to the People of God in different ways and that … Read more...

Click Here for More Information More Symbols of the Trinity From Catholic Connections: God, Revelation, and Faith Catechist Guide Materials NeededGather the following items, one for each small group of four or five:- sets of markers- sheets of newsprint Gather the following additional item:- a one-dollar bill 1. Explain that … Read more...

Click Here for More Information Prayer Service for LentScriptural Stations of the Cross From Seasonal Retreats and Prayer Services for Young Adolescents OverviewThe devotion known as the stations of the cross or the way of the cross focuses our attention on Jesus’s suffering and death. The term stations refers to … Read more...

Click Here for More Information Lenten Justice CrossesFrom Justice and Service Ideas for Ministry with Young Teens OverviewThrough this hands-on project, the young people help spread the Lenten message of conversion to justice. They also become familiar with the message of the prophet Micah and the traditional spiritual disciplines of … Read more...

Click Here for More Information Lent: Change of Heart: A Guided Reflection on the Theme of ChangeFrom Ministry Ideas for Celebrating Lent and Easter with Teens, Families, and Parishes OverviewIn this activity the participants are invited to reflect on their attitudes and responses to situations in their life and decide … Read more...

Click Here for More Information Prayer ServiceFrom Creating a Christian Lifestyle Teaching Manual This service is intended to focus the students on the experience of love in their own life by taking them through a guided meditation in which they converse with Jesus about the people they love. 1. In … Read more...

Click Here for More Information Moving from Word to WitnessFrom Total Youth Ministry: Ministry Resources for Justice and Service 1. Read the following quote: "Our faith calls us to work for justice; to serve those in need; to pursue peace; and to defend the life, dignity, and rights of all … Read more...

Click Here for More Information Saint Blaise (February 3)From Exploring Saints and Feast Days with Young Adolescents Study It! The Story of Saint Blaise and the Blessing of Throats (15 minutes)Materials and Preparation- Gather the following items:two taper candles 1. Explain that the story of Saint Blaise will be shared … Read more...

Click Here for More Information ThomasFrom Teaching Activities Manual for "Breakthrough! The Bible for Young Catholics" Getting to Know the Story of ThomasSeeing Thomas in Ourselves In this activity, students examine the different ways that Thomas responds to Jesus and the Apostles in the Gospels and then reflect on ways … Read more...

Click Here for More Information Introduction, Ash Wednesday, and Thursday and Friday following Ash WednesdayFrom Keeping Time: Praying Lent Throughout the School Day IntroductionThere is a rhythm to life. The Genesis promise of breathing in and breathing out is brought to life in the way our Church celebrates the seasons … Read more...

Click Here for More Information Making Discernment a Way of Life and Stumbling Blocks to DiscernmentFrom An Inside Look: A Leader’s Guide to the Vocations Series Making Discernment a Way of LifeUse these suggestions to integrate discernment into your life. These ideas challenge the common misperception that vocation discernment is … Read more...

Click Here for More Information Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God: World Day of Peace Prayer ServiceFrom Ministry Ideas for Celebrating Advent and Christmas with Teens, Families, and Parishes PreparationJanuary 1 is a day of celebration, with multiple layers in the secular world and in the Church. The first day … Read more...

Click Here for More Information Session 1: Teen-Parent Relationship BuildingFrom Teens and Parents: Sessions for Growing in Faith The purpose of this session is to help teens and parents become more comfortable building relationships with each other and sharing faith together. Relationship building will take place not only within individual … Read more...