Before students embark on researching the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, print the KWL worksheet. Use the worksheet to allow students to demonstrate what they know about the sacrament, what they want to know, and finally what they have learned. Level: 3-5, 6-8 Download Worksheet: The Anointing of The Sick – KWL…
Young students will draw a portrait of themselves and color the words ‘Jesus loves me’ to provide security and comfort during the first week back at school. Level: K-2 Download Worksheet: Back To School – My Name Is…
Students will choose 4 specific goals they want to achieve during the upcoming school year. Students will learn how to create a goal that is: specific measurable attainable relevant time-bound Level: 3-5, 6-8 Download Writing Prompt: Back To School – My Goals…
This Opening School Liturgy includes student speaker roles, readings, Prayers of the Faithful, suggested music, and preparation activities. Level: K-8 Download Mass Plan: Back To School – New Beginnings Order of Mass Reminder Sheet SHORTENED for Weekday Services Order of Mass Reminder Sheet FULL for Sunday Services…
Start the new school year with a blessing for the classroom. “God, bless this classroom and all who dwell within it. May the strength of its walls make the children safe, keeping peace within and trouble without; but through its open windows and doors, let nature come.” The Blessing also welcomes peace, creativity, and freedom within […]
This blessing is for teachers beginning the school year. The prayers focus on gentleness, strength, wonder, simplicity, and peace. Level: Teacher Download Prayer Service: Back To School – Blessing For Teachers …
Start the new school year off with a fun game to review basic beliefs of the Catholic Church. Through a Jeopardy-style PowerPoint game, students will learn about fours parts of the Catholic faith: The Mass The Sacraments The Catholic Precepts Sacramentals Level: Grades 5-8 Download Game: Back To School – Why Do We? …
Students will brainstorm 5 qualities that make them special and that they bring to the classroom for the new school year. Students will write a quality or characteristic on each finger and in the center write their name. Level: K-2, 3-5 Download Craft: Back To School – My Special Qualities…
Students will reflect on their first day of school and either illustrate or write about their memories. Sections include: This is Me This is my Classroom This is my Friend This is my Teacher This is my School Level: Grades K-3 Download Worksheet: Back To School – My First Day…
