Teacher Resources
Click on any of the topics below to locate online resources for teacher use.
| Expand the Experience | Catholic Social Teaching | Pope JPII / Divine Mercy |
| Pray Me a Story | Rosary | Lent |
| Care for God's Creation | Reconciliation | Teaching Resources |
Expand the Experience
Expand the Experience is a supplemental resource of hands-on activities intended to "enrich, extend, and enliven" the religion lessons provided within our existing program - the Faith First textbook series. This series, provided by Loyola Press (and funded at Holy Family via the Fulton Sheen Endowment), "enables children to experience God's love in new and meaningful ways through highly engaging, multi-sensory experiences and activities."
Grades 1-2
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Grades 5-6
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Grades 7-8
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Care for God's Creation - Social Justice Theme
Lesson Plans
- Sunday School Lessons - God's Earth, Our Home - offers lesson plans for various age levels, all helping to teach students about how we can help to care for God’s Creation (these are not specifically Catholic lessons, but Catholic teachings could easily be incorporated into the lessons
- A Satisfied Creation – Bible study on Psalm 104, which emphasizes God’s role as Creator and teaches that creation should be protected and preserved
- Catholic Social Teaching – lesson plans on Catholic Social Teaching provided by the Diocese of Richmond
Articles/Books
- Creation Care: As Much As God Is - article in Christianity today that explores Scripturally-based reasons why Christians should be concerned about creation as much as God is
- I Love God’s Green Earth – e-book of devotions for kids who want to take care of God’s creation
Catholic Social Teachings
- Caring for God's Creation - explanation and Scriptural references on this theme of social justice, provided by the Diocese of Austin, Texas
- Our Catholic Faith in Action - includes Scripture references and explanation of tradition
- Global Climate Change - U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops article on ecology and environmental justice
- Good Stewardship of Creation - PowerPoint presentation
- Caring for God's Creation - explanations, links, and resources provided by Saint Raphael Catholic Church
Prayers/Prayer Services/Reflections/Scripture References
- The Beauty of Creation - features various psalms and prayers of praise
- Stewarship Prayer Service
- Prayer Service for Earth Day - includes quotes from the popes and from USCCB
- Our Faith and Earth Sustainability – catechetical reflection that includes ways to implement these ideas in the classroom and at home
- Prayer Resources for Parishes
- In Celebration of Earth Day - prayer service provided by Today’s Catholic Teacher
- Scripture References
Beatification of Pope John Paul II / Divine Mercy
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United States Conference of Catholic Bishops - comprehesive site developed for Pope John Paul II's beatification that features a memorial video, as well as the sub-sections listed below
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Beatifications During Pope John Paul II's Pontificate - Biography
- Canonizations During the Pontificate of Pope John Paul II
- Essays on His Papacy
- Journeys Outside Italy
- Major Writings
- Making Saints (document explaining the steps to canonization)
- Timeline (the life and ministry of Pope John Paul II)
- Visits to the USA
- Catholic News Service
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Vatican
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- www.catholic.org - article explaining significance of Divine Mercy in life of Pope John Paul II
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Official Decree of the Beatification of the Servant of God John Paul II
- Lesson Plan on John Paul II's Path to Sainthood
- Teachable Moment: Connecting Easter with John Paul II's Beatification
- John Paul II - Resources for Kids, Teachers, and Parents
- Lesson Plan - Pope John Paul II (focus on world history)
- Lesson Plan - Pope John Paul II's Legacy
