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Tour of Sacred Places
October 31, 2019
Using Icons to Approach Theological Concepts
September 06, 2019
History of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick
October 31, 2018
St. Mary Magdalene
June 24, 2016
Pope Francis has raised the liturgical memorial of St. Mary Magdalene, the woman from the Gospels who, according to the pope, "so loved Christ and was so greatly loved by Christ, to a feast day.
Annual Fortnight for Religious Freedom Announced
April 29, 2016
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has announced the dates for the annual Fornight for Freedom, an occasion to pray, promote, and work for religious liberty. The year, the Fornight for Freedom will be held from June 21--the Feasts of St. John Fisher and St. Thomas More--to July 4, Independence Day.
Black History Month: Fr. Augustus Tolton
February 05, 2016
The child of slaves, Fr. Augustus Tolton (1854-1897) was the first African American priest ordained to serve the Church in the United States.
The Congregation of Holy Cross Celebrates Two Anniversaries in 2015
November 23, 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 of Ave Maria Press as well.
Canonization of Blessed Junipero Serra
September 02, 2015
This post contains resources about Blessed Junipero Serra, the Spanish Franciscan missionary who evangelized Indians and established twenty-one missions in California. Serra will be canonized by Pope Francis on his trip to the United States later this month.
Lessons on Religious Liberty for the Theology Classroom
April 06, 2015
This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of the watershed Vatican II declaration on religious freedom Dignitatis Humanae: On the Right of the Person and of Communities to Social and Civil Freedom in Matters Religious, promulgated by Blessed Pope Paul VI on December 7, 1965. Within these last fifty years, there has been some notable progress, yet likewise significant setbacks, in terms of religious liberty both in the United States and throughout the world.
Christianity in China?
February 06, 2015
There are quite a few question marks about Catholicism and Christianity in China today. Have your students research the answers to these questions
Pope Francis to Canonize Bl. Junipero Serra
January 15, 2015
Pope Francis announced today that he will canonize Bl. Junipero Serra (1713-1784), the Franciscan priest who carried on extensive missionary work in California in the eighteenth century. This post contains some methods to help your student learn about the life and work of thie soon-to-be saint.
Meeting the New Cardinals
January 08, 2015
Pope Francis announced his intention to create twenty new cardinals at the upcoming consistory (an assembly of cardinals called together by the pope) on February 14, 2015.
Summary of Pope Francis' Visit to the Holy Land
May 27, 2014
Pope Francis historic visit to the Holy Land is over. The Catholic bishops of the region have prepared and maintained a webpage with images, articles, and video of the trip. Included in this detailed reference is an article of other papal visists to the Holy Land.
Welcome to World Youth Day 2016!
August 05, 2013
World Youth Day 2013 has finished but it's not too soon to prepare teens to begin planning a pilgrimage to World Youth Day 2016 in Krakow, Poland.
St. Ignatius and the Jesuits
July 29, 2013
Wednesday, July 31, is the Feast Day of St. Ignatius of Loyola. The day is more significant this year because of Pope Francis, the first Jesuit pope in the history of the Church. Encourage your students to learn more about St. Ignatius and other important Jesuits using the assignments in this post.
The Shepherd in Combat Boots: Father Emil J. Kapaun
April 15, 2013
It is not every day that a man who is a candidate for sainthood in the Catholic Church also receives the nation’s highest military award for valor, the Medal of Honor. Fr. Kapaun received this medal posthumously on April 11 for his service to soldiers in the Korean War. You can use Father Kapaun's story to help your students to consider how to serve their faith during times of war or conflict.
New, Free Resource on Religious Liberty and Church in the USA
October 08, 2012
Ave Maria Press is pleased to announce release of a NEW, FREE, RESOURCE perfect for use in Catholic high schools and parish religious education and youth ministry programs.
Challenges for the Church in the United States
November 29, 2011
Listed below are ten challenges facing the Church in the United States for the twenty-first century.
Three Different Feasts
October 31, 2011
Halloween, All Saints' Day, and All Souls' Day are often linked together as would make sense since they fall on consecutive days.
10 Challenges for the Church of the Twenty-First Century
September 17, 2010
How can you help teens have handle on some of the large issues facing the Church today while also considering ways to participate in some solutions for change? Share with them these 10 Challenges for the Church of the Twenty-First Century.
Teaching with the Early Church Fathers
September 01, 2010
Many teachers like to use Patristic “sound bytes” in lectures and lessons. Try using these websites as resources.
Catholic Saints Research Projects
July 07, 2010
One of the most popular projects assigned in religious education programs is a research project on the saints. Consider the following resources to provide students with their research.
Feast of St. Catherine of Siena Prayers and Activity
April 23, 2010
April 29th is the feast of St. Catherine of Siena, Doctor of the Church.
Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes Lesson Plan Ideas
February 04, 2010
February 11 is the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes who appeared to St. Bernadette Soubirous in on February 11, 1858 in Lourdes, France.
Lesson Plan: Development of the New Testament Canon
January 29, 2010
This lesson plan is useful for anyone teaching a course on the Introduction to the New Testament.
Remembering the Church from Before Vatican II
September 30, 2009
Invite a person who was an adult at the time of Vatican II and who remains active in the same parish to speak to your class about his or her remembrances of the Council and the changes it brought to parish life.
Feast Day of St. Thomas Aquinas
January 27, 2009
January 28 is the Feast Day of St. Thomas Aquinas, one of the Church's great theologians and history's true geniuses.
American Saints and Blesseds
January 05, 2009
In honor of St. Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton, the first American born saint whose feast day was Sunday, January 4, share with your students the complete list of American saints and blesseds.
Learning More about Marriage
October 24, 2008
How well do you and your students know the history of the Sacrament of Matrimony?
Catholics, Freedom, and the U.S.A.
July 01, 2008
At the nation's founding and in other periods of history since, Catholics were not afforded the same rights as Protestants.
Birthday Blessings for the Pope
April 03, 2008
Pope Benedict XVI will celebrate his 81st birthday next week, on April 16, when he visits the United States.
The Church In America Icebreaker
January 11, 2008
With presidential politics and primaries in full swing and the feast day of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first American born saint recently celebrated, consider the following lesson icebreaker on the theme of the Catholic Church in America.
Patrick: The Terrified Teen Who Learned to Trust
March 14, 2007
A well documented portrait of a strong and courageous saint whose story should connect well with teens.
History of the Chosen People in 90 Seconds
January 03, 2007
Tired of needing days and weeks to teach the history of God's chosen people? Of course you are. Unfortunately, you'll probably need to keep doing that, but here is an extremely helpful aid when doing that.
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