Teach your students about the Book of Judges and the classic Old Testament stories about Samson, Gideon, Deborah, and more with this collection of activities, lesson plans, crafts, and more. Book of Judges Activities, Crafts, and Worksheets Book of Judges Object Lesson (Future Flying Saucers) Judges Bible Activities (Sunday School Zone) Judges Posters and Printables (Bible Fun for Kids) Judges Activities for Kids (Ministry-to-Children) Judges Lesson and Workbook (Magnifying Him Together) Deborah Activities Deborah Biography Worksheet (The Religion Teacher Members) Deborah Activities for Kids ..read more

Jesus Christ’s teachings contained in the Gospel of John chapter 6 are known as the “Bread of Life Discourses.” These teachings are the basis of much of the theology behind the Catholic Church’s celebration of the Eucharist at Mass. The teachings in John 6:22–59 help us understand that Christ is the “bread of life.” This was not an easy message for his followers to accept. The phrase “my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink” were so shocking that the disciples complained and many of them turned away and stopped following Jesus. Here is a lesson plan with activities, videos, crafts ..read more

Here is a collection of activities, crafts, and worksheets you can use to teach about the life of King Solomon in the Bible. King Solomon Activities The Story of Solomon Lesson (Ministry-to-Children) Solomon: The Wisest King? Lesson and Games (Ministry-to-Children) King Solomon Sunday School Activities (Christianity Cove) Solomon Sunday School Lesson (Children’s Ministry Deals) King Solomon Crafts & Games Seek Wisdom Bible Craft Ideas (Ministry-to-Children) King Solomon’s Wisdom Lesson, Activities, and Crafts (Mission Bible Class) King Solomon Games and Activities (Kids’ Korner) Solomon B ..read more

J. R. R. Tolkien was one of the most successful Catholic writers in the 20th century. His life, work, and faith continue to be an inspiration for people today. You can teach about his life with the biography and reflection questions below or download and print the worksheet version of the biography and questions here: Download the Worksheet > J. R. R. Tolkien Biography John Ronald Reuel Tolkien was born into an English family in 1892 while his father was working in South Africa. Tolkien’s father died when Ronald (J. R. R.) was three and his mother died when he was only twelve. Ronald and h ..read more

Teach your students about Palm Sunday and Jesus’s entry into Jerusalem with this lesson plan and collection of activities, crafts, worksheets, and teaching ideas. Palm Sunday Lesson Objectives Students will be able to explain the meaning of Hosanna. Students will be able to explain why we hold palm branches on Palm Sunday. Students will be able to summarize the story of Jesus’s entry into Jerusalem and the story’s connection to the Old Testament. Students will feel grateful for Jesus’s gift of salvation. Palm Sunday Lesson Lesson Hook If the President (or prime minister, king, etc.) was com ..read more

Commemorate the most significant moments of the passion and death of Jesus Christ with this class skit script. Students will perform a passion play beginning with the Last Supper and ending with the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The goal of the skit is to help students experience the passion and death of Jesus Christ and reflect on the meaning of Christ’s sacrifice in their lives today. The script was based on Matthew 26–27 and Luke 22–23. You can copy and paste the script into a separate word document or download a PDF version of the script along with discussion questions here: Download the P ..read more

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by teaching your students the story of the real Saint Patrick of Ireland with some of these Catholic activities and worksheets. Saint Patrick Catholic Activities Saint Patrick’s Day Catholic Resource List (Catholic Icing) Saint Patrick’s Day Activities for Kids (Real Life at Home) Saint Patrick’s Day Activities and Lesson Plans (Catholic Teacher Resources) Saint Patrick’s Day Crafts and Children’s Books (The Kennedy Adventures) Saint Patrick Printable Craft for Kids (Catholic Icing) Printable Trinity Craft (Catholic Icing) Holy Trinity Lesson Plan & Activities ..read more

Pope Benedict XVI (Joseph Ratzinger) was one of the most influential Catholic theologians and leaders in the 20th and 21st centuries. You can teach about his life with the biography and reflection questions below. You can also download and print the worksheet version of the biography and questions here: Download the Worksheet > Pope Benedict XVI Biography Pope Benedict XVI was born as Joseph Ratzinger in Germany in 1927. In his youth he experienced the rise to power of Adolf Hitler and the Nazis that led to World War II. When the war was over, Ratzinger joined his brother in the seminary a ..read more

Help your students imagine what it would have been like to be present at the birth of Jesus Christ by performing a play about the nativity story. Have them create their own scenes based on the Bible stories or use the skit script below to guide the performance. This would be a great way to prepare your class to celebrate Christmas. This script was based on both versions of the nativity story in Matthew 1 and Luke 2. You can copy and paste the script into a separate word document or download a PDF version of the script along with discussion questions here: Download the Nativity Skit Script > ..read more

John the Baptist is one of the most important figures in the New Testament. He was the voice in the desert preparing the way for the Lord as foretold by the Prophet Isaiah. He baptized Jesus in the Jordan River and sent Jesus some of his earliest disciples. John the Baptist was also killed for standing up to the unjust leaders in Israel. The following collection of activities will help you teach about the life and message of John the Baptist: John the Baptist Activity Collections Easy Ways to Celebrate Saint John the Baptist (Real Life at Home) John the Baptist Lesson, Videos, and Activities ..read more