Our Desire for God
God has created humans to constantly be the lookout for what is lasting and real. The search ultimately leads to God. Have your students read and study the following quotations. Then have them write brief and reflective responses to the questions…
Making Disciples/Practicing Evangelization
The following information and assignment has been adapted from Jesus and the Church: One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic (Ave Maria Press, 2015).The Office for Formation of the Laity of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia identified several ideas for…
The Congregation of Holy Cross Celebrates Two Anniversaries in 2015
As the days and weeks of 2015 near the end, you might consider joining with the city of South Bend, Indiana, the nearby home of Ave Maria Press, on the celebration of the city's 150 year anniversary. Similarly, 2015 is the 150 year anniversary…
Canonization of Sts. Louis and Marie-Azelie Guerin Martin
On Sunday, October 18, Pope Francis canonized Louis Martin and Marie-Azelie Guerin Martin, the parents of St. Thèrése of Lisieux. Here is information about St. Louis Martin and St. Marie-Azelie Guerin Martin, reprinted from Ten…
Annulments of Catholic Marriages
In two motu proprios, that is formal documents, signed by Pope Francis on Tuesday, September 08, 2015, the pope has expedited the process for Catholics to get annulments from their marriages in the Church.
A Lesson on Work
As your students ponder vocation choices, this lesson helps them realize that work is part of any life vocation.ObjectivesIn this lesson the students will:understand that work is part of any life vocation; all work comes from God and can…
Vocation Awareness
What are some ways you can promote vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life with your students? Read through the list of ideas below. Choose at least one of the ideas. Add others of your own. Develop a plan to work with others to implement…
Helping Teens Prepare for a Job Interview
As summer approaches, your students will be attempting to secure a job. Certainly, an interview will be part of the hiring process. Review these suggestions to help your students prepare for a job interview.Be knowledgeable about the company and…
National Marriage Week February 7 – 14, 2014
Teaching about Marriage can be a challenge sometimes because you want to give the students an understanding of the Sacrament while not offending those whose loved ones are divorced, live together, or are remarried outside of the Church. How can you…
Prayer for the Vocation to Married Life
This prayer session encourages students to reflect on what they've learned about the vocation to marriage and also encourages them to contemplate their own call to the married life.