The Institution of the Eucharist
Read the words of the institution of the Eucharist from Luke 22:14-20. Take some time to explain more about some of the key words in the passage.
Introducing a Course with a Plot Structure Diagram
During an introduction of the topic of Salvation History, review the plot structure diagram with students. Connect this story diagram with salvation history. Invite students to fill in as much as they know of the story of salvation history.
Teaching about the Book of Revelation in Catholic Schools
Here are some tips and activities for teaching about the Book of Revelation and its symbols and meaning.
Dying and Rising
Here's a short exercise that can help teenagers better understand the practical and joyful experience of the Resurrection that is the result of the work of Christian discipleship.
Easter/Resurrection Lesson Plan: Compare and Contrast the Gospel Accounts of the Resurrection
What can we know about Jesus’ resurrection based on the Gospel similarities and differences?
Scriptural Way of the Cross for Teens
Have the students work in pairs to pray this Scriptural Way of the Cross.
Why Do They Call it Good Friday?
This day that is outwardly dark and dismal actually commemorates Christ's greatest gift to us.
The Holy Cross
It is believed that the Feast of the Holy Cross has its origins to the year 355 when the Emperor Constantine dedicated the Church of the Holy Sepulcher over the site at Golgotha where Jesus died.
Easter (Continued)
Easter is not a one-day holiday. In fact it last for fifty days, beginning with the Easter Vigil and lasting until the feast of Pentecost.
The Passion of the Christ
As Holy Week approaches you may be considering showing or assigning some of Mel Gibson’sThe Passion of the Christ. The movie initially sparked charges of anti-Semitism against Gibson and the producers. A suggestion as part of any viewing…