Direct Service for Teens
The USCCB’s Renewing the Vision : A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry document addresses the essential nature of justice and a service component that should accompany any programming for teens, including teens enrolled in a…
Stand Against Violence: A Prayer
Prayer against Crime and ViolenceLord God, crime is on the increase within our city and our country.From the depths of our hearts we pray that you will comfort, heal, and bless all victims of crime.
Prayers for the Future
As the school year comes to a close, here are some prayers to share with your students as they embark on the immediate future of summer while considering what life will bring them in the semesters ahead. Each of the prayers is taken from Day by Day…
The Poor Box: Prayer for the Poor
A sweet and simple way to encourage your students to think of the poor of the world.
Christmas Week Meditation and Assignments
This Christmas meditation encourages quiet contemplation of the manger scene and the ways God reaches out to us during the Christmas season.
Student Prayers for the End of the Semester
As the semester winds down, share these prayers for student life with your own students. All are taken from Day by Day: The Notre Dame Prayerbook for Students (Ave Maria Press).
Guided Meditation: Jesus Calms the Storm
As the weather turns from mild to severe, use this guided meditation to help your students reflect more deeply on Mark 4:35-31. After the students are quiet and settled, begin by saying “You are on the rough seas. Your boat is tossing and…
Your Call to Holiness
Christians are called to be saints. A simple definition of a saint is one who has a mind through which Christ things, a voice through which Christ speaks, a heart through which Christ loves, and a hand through which Christ helps. This reflection…
Various Retreat Models for Catholic High Schools
As you probably know from your own personal retreat experiences, there are many different ways to “retreat” with teens who are participating in a Confirmation, youth ministry, or campus ministry retreat. However, depending on the group…
Rest, Renewal, and Revitalization for the Catholic School Educator
During the upcoming break in the academic year, plan to use part of the time to refresh yourself in the life-giving words and teachings of Christ!