The Nativity of St. John the Baptist
John the Baptist is connected with the prophets of the Old Testament while at the same time he acts as a model for the new Kingdom of God.
Introducing the Miracles of Jesus
The miracles of Jesus were meant to bring about reaction. Play this fun mental math game with your students to solicit the same kinds of responses that Jesus often received whenever he performed a miracle.
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.
Guided Meditation: The Parable of the Prodigal Son
This meditation places your students in the scene of Jesus' famous Prodigal Son parable (Luke 15:11–32), the Gospel reading for the fourth Sunday of Lent.
Lesson Plan: Development of the New Testament Canon
This lesson plan is useful for anyone teaching a course on the Introduction to the New Testament.
Jesus Christ: God’s Revelation to the World!
We are pleased to announce the publication of Jesus Christ: God's Revelation to the World, an introduction to understanding Divine Revelation, especially through Sacred Scripture.
Clues to Jesus’ Personality
Ask the students to look up clues into Jesus' personality in Scripture references.
What the Bible Says about Friends
Assign the following activity on friendship.
Fall Religious Ed Newsletter Online!
The Fall Issue of the Ave Maria Press Religious Education newsletter, Engaging Hands, Hearts, and Minds for Faith is now available online.
How Do You Respond to Jesus?
Call on students, one at a time, to be "on the spot" and come before the class to hear a scenario about Jesus and to respond to the challenge that he presents.