Gospel for the Mass: Luke 14:1, 7-14 (Conduct of Invited Guests and Hosts)

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Luke 14:1, 7-14



Activities

loyolapress.com- Background on the Gospel and activities for groups and families

4catholiceducatiors.com- Resources on the Sunday Readings

sermons4kids.com- Left Out object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- All Puffed Up object lesson with coloring page, group activities, puzzles, fill in the blanks, etc.

ministry-to-children.com- Jesus Confronts Hypocrisy and Embraces Humility (Luke 14:1-14) Bible Lesson

sundayschool.works- Children’s Sermon Object Lesson (Luke 14:7-14) Don’t Honor Yourself

sundayschoollessons.com- Jesus Invites Everyone to the Table

youthgroupministry.com- Sunday School Lesson: Living with Humility – Luke 14:1-14

rclblectionary.com- Luke 14:1, 7-14 Primary Lesson

rclblectionary.com- Luke 14:1, 7-14 Intermediate Lesson

rclblectionary.com- Luke 14:1, 7-14 Junior High Lesson

kidssundayschool.com- I Know You
This activity will have the children going away feeling great about who they are, and it will help them see how the power of our Lord can help them accept others for who they are.

randomactsofkindness.org- Random Acts of Kindness lessons, crafts, activities, etc.

randomactsofkindnes.org- FREE K-8 lesson plans

goodcharacter.com- Lesson and activities on respecting others

The Catholic Toolbox- What Can Teens Do For Gospel For The Mass Activities?

textweek.com- Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources

tonychestnut.com- Kindness Counts: Exploring Random Acts of Kindness
A curriculum for “The Book About Tony Chestnut”

pbs.org- A Kindness Tree

pinterest.com- Kindness Projects

goodcharacter.com- Being Friends for grades K – 5
This page is from the teaching guide for the video "Being Friends" in the video series You Can Choose! Even if you aren't showing this video there is a lot of useful material here, though you may wish to change some of the wordings or omit a few items.


Kindness Coupons- This is a great idea for kids to give coupons to perform an act of kindness. Kids can print out the great coupons that will tell you they are volunteering to pull weeds in the garden, mow the grass, or perhaps do the dishes.

kidlutions.blogspot.com- Kindness Coupons To Encourage Kindness

sparklestories.com- Kindness Coupons



Coloring

coloringpagesbymradron.blogspot.com- Luke 14:11

4catholiceducators.com- Everyone Who Humbles Himself Will Be Exalted and Sit at the Lowest Place (gifs)

Drawn to the Gospels (Year C) Luke 14:1, 7–14 (page 58)

sermons4kids.com- Showing Kindness Towards Others



Crafts

sermons4kids.com- Left Out group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- All Puffed Up group activities (crafts)

sugarspiceandglitter.com- A (Paper) Chain of Kindness

teachstarter.com- Spread Kindness in Your Classroom | Random Acts of Kindness Activities

daniellesplace.com- Scroll down to: Plant a Little Kindness Plant Marker

Kindness Quilt-
Kids participate in a creative and mindful activity coloring or making a quilt square to contribute to a class quilt bulletin board.

ripplekindness.org- Free templates

doinggoodtogether.org- Free templates



Games

sermons4kids.com- Left Out group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- All Puffed Up (games)

rfour.org- Seat of Honor | Luke 14:7-11


The Really Big Book of Bible Games:
After You- page 218
All Strung Up- page 219

Life Size Kindness- This game will help the children discover Jesus was kind and instructed us to be kind to others. (The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children’s Ministry, page 120 & 121).

Serving Up Acceptance- Students will display acceptance of each other through an active praise game. (The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children’s Ministry, page 127).

What Do You Stand For?: Character Building Card Game by Barbara A. Lewis


Get to The End of the Line (Review Game)

Introduce game- When you are in a line, where is the worse place to be? Let’s find out.

Have a list of review questions from past Bible stories or lessons. Line up all the students against the wall. Ask each student one question. If they answer incorrectly, they sit down at their seat. If they are correct, you say, “Get to the End of the Line” and they move and stand at the end of the line. Ask the next student in the line a question and the game continues. The last student standing is the winner.

Limbo- The student that can go the lowest wins!

jdaniel4smom.com- Button Golf (student with the lowest score wins!)

The Catholic Toolbox- Random Acts of Kindness (file folder game)

The Catholic Toolbox- PRIDE! (file folder game)



Puppets

pbskids.org- Feeling Left Out



Puzzles/Worksheets

Playing Favorites- Look at these pictures. Which children are humbling themselves? Which children are playing favorites toward others? Color the humble children. Put an X through the selfish children. (Big Puzzles for Little Hands: Jesus’ Life and Lessons by Carla Williams, page 61)

maxipraise.com- Maze #1

maxipraise.com- Maze #2

coloringpagesbymradron.blogspot.com- Luke 14:11 Bible Verse Maze

sermons4kids.com- All Puffed Up (Word Search)

sermons4kids.com- Left Out (Word Search)

web.archive.org- Word Search

sermons4kids.com- All Puffed Up (Decoder)

sermons4kids.com- Left Out (Decoder)

sermons4kids.com- All Puffed Up (Word Shape)

sermons4kids.com- All Puffed Up (Crossword)

sermons4kids.com- Left Out (Crossword)

web.archive.org- Crossword

catholicmom.com- Scroll down to the date for Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, Word Search, etc.

catholickidsbulletin.com- Download a FREE bulletin to help your kids learn more about our Catholic Mass. Each week's bulletin contains coloring pages for a saint and activities based on the Gospel. The coloring pages may also include a maze, dot-to-dot, find the picture, and many other activities.

sermons4kids.com- All Puffed Up (Fill in the Blank)

sdc.me.uk- Luke 14:1, 7-14 Worksheet

thekidsbulletin.com- Luke 14:1, 7-14 Kid’s Bulletin

revivearvada.org- Luke 14:1-14 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

foundationsforfreedom.net- The Principle of Humbling Oneself (Luke 14:7-11) scroll down to this (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

gracebibleny.org- Characteristics of Godliness: Compassion and Humility – Luke 14:1-24 (scroll down to Fill in the Blank questions at bottom that can easily be made into a worksheet)

dollarphilanthropy.typepad.com- Sharing is Super Worksheet


From Google AI Overview:

Questions about Humility (Verses 7-11)
• Self-Exaltation vs. Humility:
What does Jesus observe about the guests and why does he warn them against seeking places of honor?
• The Parable's Outcome:
What happens to someone who exalts themselves, and how does this contrast with someone who is humble?
• Practical Application:
How can one "humble oneself" in daily life, and is there such a thing as false humility?
• Cultural Relevance:
How do modern cultures encourage self-promotion, and what lessons can be learned from these teachings about pride and humility?

Questions about Hospitality (Verses 12-14)
• Motivation for Hospitality:
What is the warning for a host who invites only friends, family, and the rich, and why?
• True Generosity:
Who should be invited to a banquet according to Jesus' advice, and why is this type of guest selection significant?
• Repayment and Rewards:
What does it mean to be "repaid at the resurrection of the righteous," and how does this hope influence our actions?
• Spiritual vs. Social:
How can the church avoid becoming exclusive, similar to the Pharisees' practices, and instead embrace the spirit of Jesus' teaching?

Broader Questions
• Jesus' Intent:
What is the underlying purpose of Jesus' teachings in this passage, and who is he speaking to beyond the immediate guests and host?
• The Meaning of "Poor, Crippled, Lame, and Blind":
Are these terms literal, or do they also represent spiritual and emotional "impairments" that can be helped through acts of compassion?
• Motivations for Service:
The teachings suggest rewards at the resurrection, but should the primary motivation for our actions be heavenly reward, or something else?
• Cost of Discipleship:
What is the cost or potential expense for individuals and groups who choose to act with genuine compassion and selflessness, as exemplified by Jesus's teachings?

FREE Printable Bible Games Online

Here is a list of FREE Printable Bible Games Online that you can print out and use. Enjoy! If you find any more, please comment below and let me know so we can share with others. Thank you!


confessionsofparenting.com- Bible Scattergories
Grab this fun printable game and start playing!

biblegamescentral.com- List of Bible games to print out and play. Be sure to check if they reflect your faith teachings.

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Free Printable Bible Games for your Homeschool, Sunday School, Outreach program or Missionaries. Bible puzzles and games, including bingo, file folder learning centers, are easy to set up and lots of fun! Be sure to check if they reflect your faith teachings.

biblestoryprintables.com- Our easy print File Folder Games give you your entire game board, playing pieces and cover sheet for each game! These games are great for table activities, and free time in your classroom. Be sure to check if they reflect your faith teachings.

jwprintables.com- Free printable Bible games. Be sure to check if they reflect your faith teachings.

The Catholic Toolbox- FREE Bible Games to print out


gospelhall.org- Scroll down to these games to download.

The Forbidden Word is a Bible game like Taboo or Catchphrase. Players are given a card with a Bible term and list of "forbidden words". The player must get his teammates to say the keyword on the card without saying any of the forbidden words. Great fun for a group of 4 to 10 people. Great practice for recalling some of the names, objects and places found in the Bible.

Bible Card Game- Guess Who
Bible character card game similar to Guess Who. Players start with a deck of cards. The try to guess which card has been chosen by the game host by asking a series of questions with yes or no answers. The first team to eliminate all possible incorrect choices wins the game.

Bible Scattergories Game
Bible brainstorming game for a small group. In Scattergories a random letter is chosen. Players have two minutes to name six things in specific categories that begin with the letter.

Searchers of the Lost Bible
A printable board game. Players travel the map of the cities that the Apostle Paul traveled, collecting ancient fragments of scripture. The first player to collect five verses from the same book of the Bible win the game. Players buy, sell and trade cards to complete their sets.

Special Events for March

*This month’s special events are: St. Joseph, Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary and The Annunciation of the Lord. Please look below because I have quite a number of activities for you to check out.


St. Joseph, Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary

newadvent.org- St. Joseph

catholicculture.org- Solemnity of St. Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Information and activities posted.

catholicicing.com- Lots of recipes, activities, crafts and coloring pages posted!





The Annunciation of the Lord

americancatholic.org- Information

catholicism.about.com- Information

catholicculture.org- Information and activities

newadvent.org- The Feast of the Annunciation

4catholiceducatiors.com- Resources on the Sunday Readings for Luke 1:26-38

hubpages.com- The Story of the Annunciation For Children (activities posted)

first-school.ws- The Annunciation activities

mireillemishriky.com- The Annunciation: a lesson in trusting God

Mary and the Angel- lesson plan for 1st grade on up with Objectives, Review, Vocabulary Words, Bible Story with questions, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Puzzles/Mazes/Worksheets, etc.

childrenschurch.wordpress.com- The Angel Gabriel Brings Good News lesson with activities

therichsoil.files.wordpress.com- Learning to Say Yes lesson plan

thereichsoil.files.wordpress.com- RCIA Pre RCIA Pre-Catechumenate lesson plan

sermons4kids.com- A Visit From an Angel object lesson with group activities, coloring, puzzles, quiz

sundayschoollessons.com- Gabriel Brings Blessings to Mary lesson

freesundayschoolcurriculum- An Angel Visits Mary lesson with activities

kidssundayschool.com- Gabriel Visits Mary lesson



Coloring:

becomewhatyouare.wordpress.com- Several coloring pages posted here

sermons4kids.com- An Angel Appears to Mary (3 coloring pages)

sjtb.org- Annunciation (scroll down to this under Rosary Coloring Pages/Joyful Mysteries

familyfeastandferia.com- Several coloring pages posted

thecatholickid.com- The Annunciation

saintanneshelper.com- Annunciation coloring page

sermons4kids.com- An Angel Visits Mary

sermons4kids.com- The angel Gabriel appears to Mary (Luke 1:26-38)

calvarycurriculum.com- Gabriel Visits Mary lesson #165 (page 2)



Crafts:

catholicinspired.com- Annunciation Prayer Craft {Easy Color & Create}

sermons4kids.com- Visit From an Angel group activities (crafts)

Jacob’s Ladder- Just make the angel that is in this craft using cupcake liners and construction paper. You can also make the angel into a magnet by putting sticky-backed magnets on the back of the angel. (Crafts from Your Favorite Bible Stories by Kathy Ross, pages 16 & 17).

Christmas Angel- A cute craft of an angel that is made from using the child's handprints. (From The Hands Of A Child by Anthony Flores, page 25).

frugalupstate.com- Easy Children’s Christmas Craft: Paperclip Angels

allsorts.typepad.com- Angel Craft

flamecreativekids.blogspot.com- Angel Craft

activityvillage.co.uk- Angel Crafts

daniellesplace.com- Angel Crafts

freesundayschoolcurriculum.weebly.com- Angel crafts with directions (page 5 – 7)



Games

sermons4kids.com- Visit From an Angel group activities (games)

young-catholics.com- Yes No Game (Youth Group Game)

loyolapress.com- Saying Yes to God Game

youthworkinit.com-The Yes or No Game
This game can be played in all sorts of settings. It’s also perfect to use prior to a youth ministry talk or at the beginning of a youth work session on some of the following topics: topics:
• Peer pressure – how it can be hard to say no to friends (or even hard to say yes to something positive if your friends are against it)
• Temptation – the person asking questions is trying to tempt you into saying “No” or “Yes”, so it’s important to be vigilant against the temptation, just like it is in real life when you’re tempted to do things you know you shouldn’t do



Puzzles/Quizzes/Worksheets

More 365 Activities for Kids (do any of the Mary puzzles, mazes, dot-to-dot, spot the difference, etc. from July 23 - 27).

sermons4kids.com- An Angel Appears to Mary (dot to dot)

An Angel Tells Good News (dot to dot)- Big Puzzles for Little Hands: Jesus’ Life and Lessons by Carla Williams, page 9.

sermons4kids.com- Word Search

sermons4kids.com- Luke 1:26-38 (word search)

web.archive.org- Luke 1:26-38 (word search)

sermons4kids.com- Luke 1:26-38 (word jumble)

sermons4kids.com- Luke 1:26-31 (decoder)

sermons4kids.com- Cryptogram

sermons4kids.com- Luke 1:26-38 (crossword)

setonmagazine.com- The Annunciation Crossword

sermons4kids.com- Luke 1:26-38 (crossword)

web.arcive.org- Luke 1:26-38 (crossword)

calvarycurriculum.com- Gabriel Visits Mary lesson #165 with circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, etc.

sermons4kids.com- Luke 1:26-38 (multiple choice)

sdc.me.uk- Luke 1:26-38 Worksheet

epreacher.org- Small Group Questions Luke 1:26-38 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet

dupage-ubf.org- Luke 1:26-38 Questions (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet

cabotbible.com- Bible Discussion Group Study Questions Luke 1:2-38 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet

gospelgrace.com- Luke 1:26-38 Discussion Questions (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet

Gospel for the Mass: 4/14/19- Luke 22:14-23:56 or Luke 23:1-49

*Be sure to check out Gospel for the Mass Year C page right below the header for other days that you need Gospel for the Mass activities.


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Luke 22:14-23:56 or Luke 23:1-49



Activities

catholicmom.com- Scroll down to the date for Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, Word Search, etc.

catholickidsbulletin.blogspot.com- Download a FREE bulletin to help your kids learn more about our Catholic Mass. Each week's bulletin contains coloring pages for a saint and activities based on the Gospel. The coloring pages may also include a maze, dot-to-dot, find the picture, and many other activities.

4catholiceducatiors.com- Resources on the Sunday Readings

loyolapress.com- Background on the Gospel and activities for groups and families

sermons4kids.com- King Backward object lesson with group activities, puzzles, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- Christ the King object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin

The Catholic Toolbox- What Can Teens Do For Gospel For The Mass Activities?

textweek.com- Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources



Coloring

sermons4kids.com- Luke 23:33 #1

sermons4kids.com- Luke 23:33 #2

theclipartwizard.com- Easter Coloring Pages



Crafts

sermons4kids.com- King Backward group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- Christ the King group activities (crafts)


Crosses

christiancrafters.com- Colors of Christ Cross (Neat tip at the bottom for younger students.)

daniellesplace.com- Cross Crafts- Several cross crafts listed.

christiancrafters.com- Mosaic Cross (easy cross necklace/magnet that all kids can make)

dltk-bible.com- Stained Glass Cross Craft (using melted crayon shavings)

kindercraze.com- Stained Glass Cross Craft (using tissue paper and clear contact paper)



Games

sermons4kids.com- King Backward group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- Christ the King group activities (games)



Puzzles

sermons4kids.com- Word Search

sermons4kids.com- Word Search

sermons4kids.com- Decoder

sermons4kids.com- Decoder

sermons4kids.com- Word Shape

sermons4kids.com- Crossword

sermons4kids.com- Crossword

web.archive.org- Crossword



Quiz

sermons4kids.com- Multiple Choice





Last Supper/Holy Thursday

Activities, Crafts, Games, Puzzles

sundayschoolresources.com- Last Supper lesson with Bible verses, discussions, activities, etc.

higherpraise.com- The Last Supper lesson #229 with memory verses, circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.

The Catholic Toolbox- Holy Week lesson for Pre K – K with: Objectives, Word Wall, Bible Story with questions, Songs and/or Finger Plays, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Coloring/Puzzles, etc.

The Catholic Toolbox- Last Supper/Holy Thursday 1st Grade on Up lesson with: Objectives, Review, Vocabulary Words, Bible Story with questions, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Puzzles/Mazes/Worksheets, etc.

The Catholic Toolbox- The Last Supper (file folder game)
Play individually or in teams and work your way around the game board answering questions about the Last Supper. If you are correct you roll a die and move your marker in your row in any direction you want. If you land on a colored space, you can move on row toward the center with “Last Supper”. Play continues until a team or player reaches “Last Supper”.



Coloring

sermons4kids.com- Last Supper

apples4theteacher.com- The body and Blood of Jesus coloring page



Garden of Gethsemane

Activities and Crafts

higherpriase.com- The Garden of Gethsemane lesson #233 with memory verses, circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.

sundayschoolsources.com- The Garden of Gethsemane lesson with discussions, songs, crafts, games, questions, worksheets, memory work, etc.

dltk-bible.com- Jesus Prays lesson, coloring pages, take home sheet, games, songs, crafts, snacks, etc.



Games

Disciples Memory Game

Preparation: Go to sundayschoolsources.com and print out 2 of the following cards on cardstock (just the pictures of the disciples). Cut out and laminate or cover with clear contact paper to make them last.

21- John, 22- James, 23- Andrew, 24- Peter

38- Thaddaeus, 39- Philip, 40- Bartholomew, 41-James son of Alphaeus

42- Judas Iscariot, 43- Matthew, 44- Thomas, 45- Simon the Zealot


Directions: Cards are laid out in a grid face down, and players take turns flipping pairs of cards over. On each turn, the player will first turn one card over, then a second. If the two cards match, the player scores one point, the two cards are removed from the game, and the player gets another turn. If they do not match, the cards are turned back over.

The object is to match more pairs of cards than the opposing player. (One point is scored for each matched pair, and the player with the highest score after all cards have been matched wins.) When cards are turned over, it is important to remember where they are for when the matching card is turned up later in the game.



Puzzles

Jesus Prays in a Garden- Listen to the directions and circle the correct answer. (Big Puzzles for Little Hands: Jesus’ Life and Lessons by Carla Williams, page 74).

Judas Betrays Jesus- Color the picture, then cut it into four pieces along the heavy, black lines. Mix up the pieces and put the puzzle back together. (Big Puzzles for Little Hands: Jesus’ Life and Lessons by Carla Williams, page 75).




Judas

higherpraise.com- Judas Betrays Jesus lesson #234 with memory verses, circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.

Judas Betrays Jesus (puzzle)- Color the picture, then cut it into four pieces along the heavy, black lines. Mix up the pieces and put the puzzle back together. (Big Puzzles for Little Hands: Jesus’ Life and Lessons by Carla Williams, page 75).




Peter

sundayschoolsources.com- Peter Denies Christ lesson with discussions, songs, crafts, games, questions, worksheets, memory work, etc.

sundayschoollessons.com- Peter Hears A Rooster Crow lesson

first-school.ws- A cute rooster craft with templates available in both black & white and in color versions. Leave off the feet and the rooster can rock back and forth.

Peter Denies Jesus- Peter denied Jesus three times. Hidden in this picture are three number 3s. Can you find them? Color the picture. (Big Puzzles for Little Hands: Jesus’ Life and Lessons, page 76).




Death on a Cross/Crucifixion/Good Friday

sundayschoolsources.com- Pilate lesson with discussions, songs, crafts, games, questions, worksheets, memory work, etc.

sundayschoollessons.com- Pilot Calls Jesus King lesson

word-sunday.com- Being Judged Unfairly lesson (scroll down to this)

word-sunday.com- Lonely Julie Helps Her Brother lesson (scroll down to this)

sundayschoolsources.com- Jesus is Crucified lesson with discussions, songs, crafts, games, questions, worksheets, memory work, etc.

calvarycurriculum.com- The Sanhedrin, Herod, & Pilate lesson #236 with memory verses, circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.

calvarycurriculum.com- Jesus is Crucified lesson #237 with memory verses, circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.



Coloring

4catholiceducators.com- Clip art that you can color

apples4theteacher.com- Crown of thorns

apples4theteacher.com- Jesus stumbles with the cross.

sermons4kids.com- Luke 23:33 #1

sermons4kids.com- Luke 23:33 #2



Crafts

Crosses

christiancrafters.com- Colors of Christ Cross (Neat tip at the bottom for younger students.)

daniellesplace.com- Cross Crafts- Several cross crafts listed.

christiancrafters.com- Mosaic Cross (easy cross necklace/magnet that all kids can make)

dltk-bible.com- Stained Glass Cross Craft (using melted crayon shavings)

kindercraze.com- Stained Glass Cross Craft (using tissue paper and clear contact paper)




Games

Building My Cross (Good Friday)- During this game, children will build a cross for themselves and discover Jesus took their place. (The Encyclopedia of Bible Games, page 147).

Blind Leading the Mob (Jesus Is Tried and Crucified)- This game will help your kids discover how a mob convinced Pilate to have Jesus crucified despite the fact that Pilate found Jesus innocent of the charges brought against him. (The Encyclopedia of Bible Games, page 99).


Introduce game: How well do you know about Holy Week? Let’s find out.

Play one of the following review games and use the questions below.


Introduce game: What crowed three times just like Jesus said it would? A rooster.

Pass the Rooster!

Directions- An egg timer is set for any time the teacher wishes. Have the students sit in a circle. The teacher then gives a student a rooster and asks them a Bible Question. The student must answer the question correctly. If they do not, the student must answer another question until they are correct. When the student is correct, the teacher says, “Pass the rooster!” and the student passes the rooster to the person on their right and that student must answer a Bible Question to be able to pass the rooster. Whoever is holding the rooster with the timer goes off is the rooster.




Basketball

Need: one small ball (or two balled up pieces of paper), two chairs, one trashcan.

Directions: Put a trashcan against a wall. Divide the class into two teams. Have students line up in two teams behind a chair (to keep them from getting too close to basket). Ask the first person in Team #1 a question. If they are correct, they get to try to make a basket. If they make a basket, their team gets a point. If they do not get a basket, their team does not receive a point. After the first player has his turn, he then goes to the end of Team #1’s line. It is now Team #2’s turn. The team with the most points wins.

Questions for games:

1. What do the bread and wine become at Mass? The Body and Blood of Jesus.

2. Why did Jesus suffer and die for us on the cross? To save us from sin so that we can have God’s life; because he loves his Father and all of us.

3. How did Jesus show his love for us? He suffered and died on the cross.

4. Why didn’t Jesus come down from the cross and save himself? He wanted to die for us; he wanted to save us from sin; he wanted us to live forever in heaven; he wanted to keep the promise that his Father made; he wanted us to have God’s life.

5. What did the people do on Passion/Palm Sunday to show their love for Jesus? Waved palm branches; put their cloaks down before him on the ground; sang and cheered.

6. When did the apostles receive their first Holy Communion? On Holy Thursday evening at the Last Supper.

7. What did Jesus want the apostles to do when he said, “Do this in memory of me”? Change bread and wine into his Body and Blood.

8. What prayer did Jesus say for the soldiers and the people who put him to death? Father, forgive them.

9. What did Jesus do before he bowed his head and died? Gave himself to his Father.

10. What was the best gift that Jesus gave us to his Father on the cross? Himself.

11. Whom do we receive in Holy Communion? Jesus

12. How much did Jesus love us? He loved us so much that he died for us.

13. On which day did the people cheer and honor Jesus as a king? Passion/Palm Sunday.

14. On which day did Jesus give himself in the form of bread and wine? Holy Thursday.

15. On which day did Jesus die for us? Good Friday.

16. What is the Jewish feast in remembrance of God’s saving love in his freeing of his people from slavery in Egypt? Passover

17. What did the people say as they waved their palm branches to Jesus? Hosanna

18. What is the celebration of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem to begin his passion; the first day of Holy Week? Passion (Palm) Sunday

19. What is Jesus’ gift of himself in the form of bread and wine so that we can share his life? Holy Communion

20. What is the day Jesus gave us the Eucharist? Holy Thursday

21. What is the Eucharist called? Blessed Sacrament

22. What is the bread that has become Jesus called? Sacred Host

23. What is the cup that holds the wine at the Eucharist? Chalice

24. Who is the man ordained to do what Jesus did (giving the Eucharist) at Mass? Priest

25. What is it when you say something that is not true? Lie



Holy Week Bingo

Make up simple bingo cards using pictures or vocabulary words with Holy Week questions from your lesson. Be sure to make calling cards out of index cards so you can hold up the picture or word so the children can see if they have that on their Bingo card. (You can also just make the spaces on your Bingo cards in the shape of a cross to remind them that Jesus died on the cross for them).

teach-nology.com- Bingo Card Maker- Free 3 x 3 or 5 x 5 Bingo card that you can make.

dltk-cards.com- Printable Bingo cards
You can also replace some or all of the pictures in the picture bingo option with vocabulary words to help teach students vocabulary. At Step Two: Choose Your Theme under Picture Bingo, scroll down to the bottom to BLANK to design your own Bingo cards.



The Catholic Toolbox- Holy Week Spin the Bottle Game (scroll down to this)
A fun way to review Holy Week.

The Catholic Toolbox- Holy Week (file folder game)
The objective of the game is to go through all the days of Holy Week by answering questions about each day.

The Catholic Toolbox- Holy Week Memory Game
Play Memory, Go Fish, or Sequencing with these cards. If you want to play Bible Timeline Card Game, directions are posted.



Puzzles

More 365 Activities for Kids (do any of the puzzles, mazes, dot-to-dot, spot the difference, etc. from November 2 - 21).

Jesus Who? (find the hidden pictures)- Hidden Pictures Explore Hidden Treasures in God’s Word: Grade 1 – 3 by Linda Standke, page 27.

The Lamb of God (find the hidden pictures)- Hidden Pictures Explore Hidden Treasures in God’s Word: Grade 1 – 3 by Linda Standke, page 28.

sundayschoolsources.com- The Crucifixion (crossword)

sundayschoolkids.com- The Road To Easter
Starting with Palm Sunday, students put the events in order in which they happened.

Peter Denies Jesus- Peter denied Jesus three times. Hidden in this picture are three numbers 3’s. Can you find them? Color the picture. (Big Puzzles for Little Hands: Jesus’ Life and Lessons by Carla Williams, page 76).

Crucify Him! Crucify Him!- Jesus had to go before many people before finally going to the cross. Follow this maze to see where He went. (Big Puzzles for Little Hands: Jesus’ Life and Lessons by Carla Williams, page 77).

Soldiers Make Fun of Jesus- The soldiers mocked Jesus. They dressed Him like a fake king. Draw a line to the things that the soldiers put on Jesus. (Big Puzzles for Little Hands: Jesus’ Life and Lessons by Carla Williams, page 78).

Simon Helps Jesus- Connect the dots to see how Simon helped Jesus. (Big Puzzles for Little Hands: Jesus’ Life and Lessons by Carla Williams, page 79).

Jesus Forgives the People- Write the first letter of each object to fill in the blank in this sentence. (Big Puzzles for Little Hands: Jesus’ Life and Lessons by Carla Williams, page 80).

Jesus Dies on the Cross- Listen to the directions and circle the correct answer. (Big Puzzles for Little Hands: Jesus’ Life and Lessons by Carla Williams, page 81).

A Friend Shares His Tomb- Look at these pictures. They tell the story of Jesus’ burial. Number the pictures in the correct order. (Big Puzzles for Little Hands: Jesus’ Life and Lessons by Carla Williams, page 82).

The Crucifixion- Use the Braille alphabet to fill in the blanks to find out about the remarkable things that happened when Jesus died on the cross for our sins. (Red Hot Bible Puzzles by Nancy I. Sanders, page 45).

Jesus’ True Identity- Use the code and fill in the blanks to see if Jesus ever actually told anyone that He was God’s Son. (Wa-a-ay Cool Bible Puzzles by Nancy I. Sanders, page 47).

FREE Lessons Online

Need some ideas or activities for a certain lesson? Here are a few of my favorite links to find lesson plans for all ages.


hubbardscupboard.org- lessons for ages 2 - 6

dltk-bible.com- Old and New Testament lesson for preschool through 3rd grade. Lessons include memory verse, teacher's guide, puzzles, take home sheet, coloring pages, crafts and activities, etc.

clclutheran.org- lessons for preschool through 8th grade (click on Old or New Testament Lessons)

missionarlington.org- lessons for preschool through adult

rfour.org- Free Sunday School Lessons & Resources

thereligionteacher.com- Scroll down for pages of lesson plans

engagingfaith.blogspot.com- Great lesson plans for older students that really get them involved and allows them to learn through activities that reinforce teachings of the Catholic Church.

truewaykids.com- free printable lessons with activities for under 5s, over 5s, preteens and teen)

The Catholic Toolbox- Pre K through K lesson plans. Each lesson plan consists of: Objectives, Word Wall, Bible Story with questions, Songs and/or Finger Plays, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Coloring/Puzzles, etc.

The Catholic Toolbox- Lesson Plans: First Grade on Up. Each lesson plan consists of: Objectives, Review, Vocabulary Words, Bible Story with questions, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Puzzles/Mazes/Worksheets, etc.



Do you have some favorite links to share to find lesson plans online?

First Communion Activities

Need ideas or activities to help your students for First Communion? Here are some activities that might be helpful.


Resources & Activities:

catholicculture.org- Catholic Activity: Preparing for First Holy Communion

pinterest.com- First Communion Ideas

reallifeathome.com- First Communion Resources

thereligionteacher.com- First Communion Activities

catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com- Preparing for First Holy Communion

foreverforalwaysnomatterwhat.com- First Holy Communion Resources

catholicicing.com- First Communion Resources for Kids
Preparing, journal/notebook activities, crafts, ideas for the big day, ideas for first reconciliation, etc.

catholicicing.com- First Communion Ideas

catholicicing.com- How to Start a First Holy Communion Journal / Notebook

saintanneshelper.com- First Communion Resources

books.google.com- 100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church: For Grades 1 to 8 by Elle Rossini, page 21 & 22
Receiving Holy Communion: A Practice Session

pinterest.com- First Communion Prep
First Communion Preparation, Patterns, Worksheets, and Activities eBook Bundle

reallifeathome.com- First Communion Preparation, Patterns, Worksheets, and Activities eBook Bundle

reallifeathome.com- Holy Communion and Reconciliation Worksheet and Activity Packet

The Catholic Toolbox- The Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist
Resources, lessons, coloring, crafts, games, puzzles, worksheet

thereligionteacher.com- Catholic Mass Activities

The Catholic Toolbox- Catholic Mass Activities (parts of Mass, what we do during Mass, etc.)

The Catholic Toolbox- Celebrating the Mass Lesson Plans
The celebration of Mass is a hard concept for younger students to understand and here are various lessons to help students learn the parts of the Mass. The lessons will provide catechists, teachers, or parents with activities, crafts, games, puzzles, worksheets, etc. to use with their students or child to learn what goes on during Mass and what they should do. These lessons are geared for students first grade on up.



Coloring:

edupics.com- First Communion

apples4theteacher.com- Body and Blood

apples4thteacher.com- Holy Communion

supercoloring.com- Communion coloring pages (scroll down for these)

stanneshelper.com- First Communion Coloring Pages

coloringhome.com- First Holy Communion Coloring Pages

stushieart.com- First Communion

twistynoodle.com- My First Holy Communion



Crafts:

familyatthefootofthecross.blogspot.com- Corpus Christi Mosaic Craft
Beautiful chalice craft

A Framed Picture- Making a sparkling picture of communion will be a reminder of the special time we put aside to remember Jesus. (Bible Crafts on a Shoestring Budget: Paper Plates & Cups, page 12 & 13).

Do This In Memory of Me (craft)- An easy craft that students can make emphasizing “Do this in memory of me.”

Jesus in the Holy Eucharist Craft- Neat activity for the Holy Eucharist. A template is also provided for the craft.

catholicinspired.com- Jesus in the Eucharist ~ Art Project

catholicicing.com- Host and Chalice Craft for Catholic Kids

catholicicing.blogspot.com- Craft a Monstrance with a Gold Doily

catholicicing.com- True Presence In The Eucharist- Printable Craft For Catholic Kids

catholicicing.com- Craft A Mass Kit for Kids

catholicteacherresources.com- My First Communion Frame

triparishfaithformation- First Communion Plate Craft

orientaltrading.com- First Communion Crafts

funexpress.com- First Communion Cross Sign Craft Kit

catholicinspired.design- First Communion and First Reconciliation Crafts

pinterest.com- First Communion Bulletin Board Ideas



Make a Holy Communion Banner:

reallifeathome.com- How to Make a First Communion Banner

catholicicing.com- First Communion Craft – Make a First Communion Banner

catholicinspired.design- First communion banner #1

catholicinspired.design- First communion banner #2

catholicinspired.design- First communion banner #3

orientaltrading.com- Holy Communion Banner Craft Kit
You can buy this or get ideas from it to make your own.

reallifeathome.com- First Communion Banner Resources for Catholic Kids



Games:

thereligionteacher.com- Interactive Catholic Mass Parts Powerpoint Game

The Catholic Toolbox- Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist (file folder game)
Students collect the most tokens by answering questions correctly about the Sacrament of the Eucharist.

The Catholic Toolbox- Holy Eucharist Bingo
Students play regular bingo, but they answer questions about the Holy Eucharist.

The Catholic Toolbox- Act of Contrition Board Game
The idea is to answer questions about the Act of Contrition so players can roll the dice and move their pieces up and down the road attempting to capture their opponent’s pieces.

The Catholic Toolbox- Reconciliation File Folder Game
The objective of the game is to identify which one of the Ten Commandments the sin broke.



Lessons:

saintanneshelper.com- First Communion Catechism
First Communion Catechism questions and answers (scroll down for this)

sdc.me.uk- RE Resources: First Holy Communion
The table below provides links to our resources for a FIRST COMMUNION and RECONCILIATION program. The program is made up of 16 sessions. For each unit there are session plans for catechists, a worksheet for children as well as other resources such as flashcards, images and also PowerPoint presentations.

The Catholic Toolbox- Celebrating the Mass Lesson- Holy Communion

flickr.com- 2nd Grade CCD First Communion Preparation Lesson Plans

The Catholic Toolbox- Sacrament of Reconciliation lesson

thereligionteacher.com- The Liturgy of the Eucharist Lesson Plan

storage.cloversites.com- Holy Eucharist Lesson Plans



Puzzles & Worksheets:

4catholiceducators.com- Holy Communion - Wordsearch Puzzles

reallifeathome.com- Holy Communion Word Search Printable {Perfect for First Communion Students}

mycatholicsource.com- Holy Eucharist (word search)

reallifeathome.com- Holy Communion Crossword Puzzle

saintagnescatholicchurch.files.wordpress.com- Holy Communion Crossword Puzzle

catholicicing.com- First Communion Countdown Calendar (Printable!)

printableworksheets.in- First Communion worksheets

stleothegreat.com- My First Holy Communion Worksheet (click on picture to print)

reallifeathome.com- Holy Communion and Reconciliation Worksheet and Activity Packet

sdc.me.uk- RE Resources: First Holy Communion Worksheets (scroll down to these)

saintanneshelper.com- Catholic First Communion Worksheets (Catholic Catechism Handwriting Practice)

thereligionteacher.com- The Body and Blood of Christ Worksheet

thereligionteacher.com- The Religion Teacher’s Catholic Mass Worksheets


This worksheet is free, however it is only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit.

Eucharist worksheet- Follow the directions and fill in the blanks to find out what the message says below.



These puzzles below are free, however they can only to be used for classroom and personal use. They may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on these puzzles are not my own and are from various internet sources.


Holy Communion- (word scramble)

Holy Communion- (crossword)
For younger students you can do this together on the board.



Retreat Ideas:

catechesisinthethirdmillennium.wordpress.com- Forgiveness Day – 2nd Grade Retreat

usccb.org- First Communion Retreat: Embracing Jesus’ Loving Sacrifice Present in the Eucharist

amazingcatechists.com- First Communion Retreat

catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com- Come to the Table: A First Communion Retreat (Part 1 of 2)

catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com- Come to the Table: A First Communion Retreat (Part 2 of 2)

weconnect.com- First Communion Retreat

teacherspayteachers.com- First Communion Retreat - Eucharist knowledge
A retreat day for your class or your own children that combines church vocabulary, knowledge about the mass, a Bible story play, matching game, bingo game cards, and a cooking activity with the special sacrament of Eucharist in mind. Spend the day with your children preparing for Communion.

Decorating & Organizing Your Classroom: Considerations For Children With Sensory Processing Disorders

Every teacher wants a beautiful classroom which stimulates their students to want to learn. Having colorful and stimulating classrooms seems to be the norm today, but is it the right thing?

Teachers need to take in mind that some students would find their classroom sensory alluring, but others with sensory processing challenges would find it a bit too much and could not handle your classroom. Behavior problems would result and children in your classroom would not be learning to their fullest potential.

Some children process sensory stimulation (sounds, taste, smells, touch, and what they see) differently than others. Some over react while others seem oblivious to the goings on around them. As a parent of a special needs child, teachers need to take into consideration all the senses and structure the classroom to meet children’s sensory needs.

For many students sensory overload is one of the most detrimental and critical problems in the classroom. An over-stimulating environment can cause some students to shut down, become excited, inappropriate behavioral problems can arise and may escalate which could lead to major meltdowns. Examples of an over sensory environment is: buzzing and flickering lights, clutter, decorations that are vivid in color and different kinds of patterns, loud sudden noises (fire alarm, timers, bells, etc.), students too close or brushing up against you, loud and noisy surroundings, various smells (certain foods, dry erase board markers, cleaning supplies, carpet, mold, etc.), crowded and chaotic classrooms, etc.

When designing children’s environments, it is important to consider the needs of children with sensory processing disorders and to think through the space as an experience. What will the children possibly see, hear, smell, taste, and feel? Are there things that could be designed differently in critical areas so as not to interfere with a child’s ability to learn?


Considerations for the Classroom:

slideshare.net- Sensory Considerations When Teaching And Setting Up The Classroom

sensory-processing-discorder.com- Problem Behavior In The Classroom: Dealing With Children And Sensory Processing Disorders At School

brighthubeducation.com- Activities for Hypersensitive Tactile Teens in the Classroom

sensorysmarts.com- Working with Schools from Raising a Sensory Smart Child

What do students like to do in CCD?

What to do with the students in your CCD classroom depends upon their age. Coming up with activities that excite your students and invites them to learn about our faith can sometimes be overwhelming. Keeping students involved and engaged in activities that have them moving, working in groups, and discovering information for themselves allows students to become excited about their learning and they are motivated to come to class. Having engaging and fun activities for your students to do each week can also keep absenteeism down to a minimum. The students will know they will do something fun in the class and want to be there.

The key to being a good catechist is to have your students anticipate activities that are fun and challenging so they will want to come to CCD each and every week. A good way to accomplish this is before you dismiss your students give them a little teaser of what they will do in class next week. Make it sound fun and exciting.

Example: “Why do problems come into our lives? People face problems each and every day. Some are harder than others. There are many choices that the person can have to solve his/her problem, but which one is the best? Next week we will play a game to see if you can choose the right thing to do.”



So what do students like to do in CCD?


Pre K – K students like singing and doing finger plays, coloring, making simple crafts, and playing games. The more movement the better so that the catechist can burn up some of their never ending pent up energy. Changing activities about every 15 minutes is also a good idea since their attention spans are extremely short. Interest Centers are important for any Preschool or Kindergarten classroom. These center activities: Art, Block, Book, Creation, Home Living, Manipulative, etc. gives the students a chance to “Learn by Doing”.

Having a God’s Helping Hands Chart encourages teamwork and self-esteem as students take responsibility for their classroom. This also builds community and dependability and it could also get the children to help more around the house as well. By assigning students various tasks to do will keep them busy and they will not get bored. It will also cut down on behavior problems because they will be moving and not sitting so much.

You just completed a chapter with your class and you need to review it to make sure your students understand it and/or get them ready for a test. What should you do? How can you make it interesting and fun and the students will learn? Try to incorporate a game to review the material in your classroom. Reading Comprehension & Assessment Activities and How To Review Material.

Play a game that reviews previously learned material. These activities make the Bible stories and aspects of the Catholic Church more concrete and easier for the students to understand and also a lot of fun. (There are several games posted here that can be used for younger students.)


Pre K – K lesson plans- with: Objectives, Word Wall, Bible Story with questions, Songs and/or Finger Plays, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Coloring/Puzzles

hubbardscupboard.org- lessons for ages 2 - 6

dltk-bible.com- Old and New Testament lesson for preschool posted. Lessons include memory verse, teacher's guide, puzzles, take home sheet, coloring pages, crafts and activities, etc.

clclutheran.org- lessons for preschool (click on Old or New Testament Lessons)

missionarlington.org- Sort by Scripture. Each lesson has a preschool lesson

sermons4kids.com- Index of Coloring Pages

The Catholic Toolbox- FREE Religious Coloring Pages

walzingm.com- Coloring Pages.

paperdali.blogspot.com- Paper Dali has tons of free printables for your nonprofit, personal use.

Bible Story Mini Books- Bible Story Mini Books are a great way to review a Bible story or concept with young students. Here are some online for free to print out for the students to take home. Students can read these to their parents or the parents can read them to their child.

FREE One Page Printable Bible Stories- Short on paper and need some printable Bible stories? You can print these out in color or black and white, whichever you prefer. Great for review and for your children to read.

Interactive Crafts for Bible Stories- Children love to make interactive crafts for Bible stories. It makes the Bible story come alive and they can reenact the story over and over again.



Bible Wheels To Make and Enjoy by Carmen Sorvillo- Bible Wheels are Bible stories on wheels that help reinforce Bible stories. Children ages 4 to 7 can make the Bible Wheels easily by cutting them out, coloring, and assembling. Each wheel is made from two reproducible patterns that you can print out on cardstock and are secured with a brass fastener. A window in the wheel reveals what happens in the Bible story and the children can turn the wheel dial to retell the Bible story they just learned over and over again. Bible Wheels are a great way to supplement your Bible stories and help your students to remember the lesson. Children are fascinated by how they work and the Bible Wheels in this book will surely keep the children’s attention and spark their imagination. The book contains 30 (14 Old and 16 New Testament) Bible Wheels that have limited text with the title of the story, the Bible reference and pictures telling the Bible story on each one. Cutting is simple but for younger students you might want to cut out all or some of the craft prior to class. Bible Wheels are a great take home activity for children to do with their parents and they are an excellent way to help the children remember the Bible story.






Elementary age students enjoy crafts, games, and creative puzzles such as hidden pictures, word shape, word jumble decoder, spiral, etc. Usually boys at this age absolutely despise coloring and as soon as you whip out a coloring sheet for them to do, discipline problems immediately erupt. Students at this age like object lessons and activities that involve movement and learning. Nothing is more fun than doing activities that use all the students’ senses and challenges them.

Play a game that reviews previously learned material. These activities make the Bible stories and aspects of the Catholic Church more concrete and easier for the students to understand and also a lot of fun. Reading Comprehension & Assessment Activities and How To Review Material.


Lesson Plans for 1st Grade On Up- with: Objectives, Review, Vocabulary Words, Bible Story with questions, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Puzzles/Mazes/Worksheets

dltk-bible.com- Old and New Testament lesson for preschool through 3rd grade. Lessons include memory verse, teacher's guide, puzzles, take home sheet, coloring pages, crafts and activities, etc.

clclutheran.org- lessons for 1st through 8th grade on Old or New Testament Lessons (scroll down for grade level)

missionarlington.org- Sort lessons by Scripture

sermons4kids.com- find various kinds of puzzles for your students to do that are posted in alphabetical order

sermons4kids.com- Click on Sermons to find the subject or sermon you want. Tons of object lessons for you to choose from.

Bible Story Mini Books- Bible Story Mini Books are a great way to review a Bible story or concept with young students. Here are some online for free to print out for the students to take home. Give these to your students every week so they can read these to their parents.

FREE One Page Printable Bible Stories- Short on paper and need some printable Bible stories? You can print these out in color or black and white, whichever you prefer. Great for review and for your children to read.

catholicicing.com- Embrace your amazing Catholic Culture by "icing" your Catholic Cake with all of these yummy "extras"! This is a place to find Catholic Arts and Crafts, Fun Food, Feast Day Celebration ideas, and much, much more!

thereligionteacher.com- Scroll down for: Feast of the Epiphany in the Modern Day- Lesson Plan Activities, Catholic Thanksgiving Day Lesson Plans on the Eucharist as “Thanksgiving”, Teaching the Mysteries of the Rosary to Elementary Students, etc.



Hidden Pictures Explore Hidden Treasures in God’s Word: Grade 1 - 3 (Fun Faith-Builders) by Linda Standke- Children will absolutely love the fun and creative Bible story based hidden picture puzzles in this book! My students are just wild about hidden picture puzzles and ask for them every week at CCD. The students start these puzzles by looking up the scripture reference to answer the question about each story. Then they find and circle the story related items hidden in the picture. Each puzzle has a list of 8 items to find. To make it easier for the students, drawings of the 8 items are next to each word and these look exactly like the ones in the puzzle. The book has 27 (13 Old and 14 New Testament) hidden picture puzzles and also an answer key for each. These hidden puzzles are a fantastic fill in activity for CCD or great to do just before the parents come to pick up their children.





The Encyclopedia Of Bible Games For Children's Ministry by Group Publishing- This book is a collection of 175 creative and entertaining games that will add fun and enhance your lessons for your class, vacation Bible school, retreats, etc. The games get students involved and allows them to learn through activities that will help reinforce Bible stories or various Bible subjects. The activities are broken down into 9 categories: Bible Story Games (75), Jesus Is… Games (10) that connect your students to Christ, The Bible Is… Games (10) to teach the truths, Holiday Games (10), Wild ‘n’ Wacky Games (10) to get your students up and moving, Total Silence Games (10), Travel Games (10) to try when you are going from here to there, Icebreaker Games (20), and Group Builder Games (20). Each game specifies the scripture, the Bible theme, energy level with complete directions, supply list, what to say, and post game discussions. All supplies that are needed for each game are found easily around the home or church. You can also search the indexes by type of game, Bible point or passage, and energy level. The games can be easily adapted for all ages, class size, indoor or outdoor, etc. and a suggestion page is in the book to help you with any situation so all children can enjoy playing the games. This is must have in any youth ministry!






Older students enjoy discussions and a variety of activities that lets them manipulate the information physically and mentally. They like breaking off into small groups to work together for a common goal and present it later to the class. Group projects are a hit as well as field trips to places they have previously studied about. They also like playing games that involves the whole class reviewing previously learned material that is fun and educational too.

thereligionteacher.com- How To Get Students To Participate In Class Discussions

Catholic Lesson Plans For Teens- FREE Catholic lesson plans for small group study or classroom covering a variety of issues for today's teens.

Play a game show that quizzes your students about the subject. Make it fun and exciting by using a game that is created on PowerPoint. Download the template and modify the game to fit your curriculum needs.

Play a game that reviews previously learned material. These activities make the Bible stories and aspects of the Catholic Church more concrete and easier for the students to understand and also a lot of fun. Reading Comprehension & Assessment Activities and How To Review Material.




Faith Facts for Young Catholics: Drills, Games and Activities for Middle School Students by Kieran Sawyer- This is an incredible activity book of drills, games and activities for middle school students that all will enjoy. The 25 activities include: Sacraments, Ten Commandments, Parts of the Mass, Review Games, Seven Gifts, Scriptures, Gospel Trivia, etc. There are pages and pages of review cards, key word cards, flash cards, Gospel trivia cards, Scripture passage cards, etc. to go with all the activities in the book with answers included. Teachers need to from time to time supplement their curriculum with activities to help teach their students and review material and by using the creative activities in this book it will help enhance the lessons and allow the students to understand more and have a lot of fun in the process. The games will also be great in a variety of religious education settings such as religion class in school, CCD, youth group meetings and youth retreats. (*This book is spiral bound to make copying easier.)




What do your students like to do in CCD class?

Zacchaeus, Come Down

This game is free, however it is only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on all activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.








Zacchaeus, Come Down! Place your markers on “START”. Roll the die and follow the directions. Who ever gets to Zacchaeus first to help him down, wins. Continue playing to find out who comes in second, third, fourth, etc. place.


Zacchaeus Come Down! Game- Directions, Game Board