Prayer Experience: “The Light of the World”
For this prayer experience you will need tapers, slips of paper, and something to write with. Gather the students in an open space. Have them sit in a circle. Give each person an unlit taper candle. Follow these directions.
“The Bethlehem Explosion”
The following lesson centers around the poem "The Bethlhem Explosion" by acclaimed author Madeline L'Engle. The accompanying background material and lesson is taken from The Catholic Spirit: An Anthology for Discovering Faith…
Advent/Christmas Icebreaker Idea
This Christmas-themed icebreaker encourages students to share remembrances of fun holiday celebrations.
Guided Meditation: The Announcement of the Birth of Jesus
"Hail Mary, full of grace." These words were spoken by the angel Gabriel to Mary to announce the birth of Jesus. This meditation will place your students in the role of Mary: listening to the angel, responding and trying to understand.
Don’t Let Go of Christmas Just Yet!
As you settle back into a new semester, don't let Christmas go without sharing and reflecting on the Christmas message of Pope Francis.
Merry Christmas from Ave Maria Press
Invisible in his own nature God became visible in ours. Beyond our grasp, he chose to come within our grasp. (St. Leo the Great)
Extending the Peace of Christmas
The following exercise is a prayer experience that focuses on repairing hurts and divisions and extending the peace of the Christmas season.
“The Burning Babe”
In "The Burning Babe" sixteenth-century British poet Robert Southwell reflects on the love of Christ for fallen humanity. Through poetic imagery he combines the story of Christ's birth with accounts of his Passion and Death. His poem…
Celebrate the Christmas Season!
Enjoy your time off with your family and friends this holiday season, but come back ready to share the joy of Christmas after the break is over. In the Catholic liturgical calendar, Christmas begins on Christmas Eve night and extends to the Feast of…