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Posts for Morality
Pope Francis and the Call to Holiness in Today’s World
April 09, 2018
A Mini-Unit on Adoption for High School Students
September 28, 2017
Reflection Exercise: I Forgive Me
May 15, 2017
Understanding Facets of “White Privilege”
July 08, 2016
Conduct a discussion as a way to allow white students in your class to be aware of some preferential treatments they experience because they are white. Likewise, allow students of color to discuss their perspectives of some of these experiences.
Considering Serious Sin
April 18, 2016
The Poor Box: Prayer for the Poor
March 07, 2016
A sweet and simple way to encourage your students to think of the poor of the world.
Word of Mouth: An Outside da Box video
February 19, 2016
Outside da Box has produced a video that deals with issues of bullying, meanness, kindness, and proper Christian living as commonly presented around a Catholic high school.
How Do You "Love One Another"?
January 18, 2016
In dying on the Cross, Jesus gave the greatest gift of love to all people and for all times. How can your students emulate this gift of love in their everyday lives?
How Catholic Schools Can Address the Sinful Nature of Bullying
October 12, 2015
Over the last few decades, there has fortunately arisen a greater awareness of the scourge of bullying within school settings throughout the United States. To be clear, the awareness is the fortunate aspect, while the prevalence is the obviously deleterious one.
Encouraging an Actively Pro-Life Generation of High School Students
September 11, 2015
Below are various ways that teachers in Catholic high schools, particularly (but not exclusively) theology teachers, can encourage their students to become engaged in the pro-life movement, along with methods of leading students to better learn and understand the vital theological basis by which we celebrate human life in all its multi-faceted stages.
The Subject of Pornography
July 28, 2015
Pope Francis and his Top Ten Secrets to Happiness
November 13, 2014
An Additional Lesson on Death and Dying
October 21, 2014
Dying a Holy Death
October 13, 2014
Expecting Shane
September 26, 2014
Reflection on Driving While Drunk
June 24, 2014
With summer here, teens run the risk of many dangerous situations including the possibility they will drive or be in a car with someone who is impaired by alcohol. Use the occasion of summer to share with them the very meaningul poem below.
Divergent in the Classroom
May 02, 2014
Resolve to Avoid Gossip
January 06, 2014
Helping Teens Do the Right Thing
October 21, 2013
Pro-Life Flash Mob
October 14, 2013
Homeless Man’s Return of Money Can Spark Discussion
September 23, 2013
Infatuation vs. Love
July 22, 2013
Teacher Resource: Marriage and Same-Sex Relationships
June 10, 2013
Bishop Thomas Paprocki of Springfield, Illinois recently gave a presentation on the Catholic Church's teaching on the hot-button topic of marriage and same-sex relationships.
Applying the Ten Commandments to Daily Living
September 26, 2012
Message of the Eighth Commandment: Tell the Truth
September 04, 2012
Now It's After-Birth Abortion
March 06, 2012
A Catholic Response to the News on Bin Laden
May 02, 2011
Social Justice Lessons and the 7th Commandment
November 12, 2010
“Thou shall not steal” is an important commandment that has broad implications in both one’s personal life as well as society at large.
Moral Case Study: Fourth Commandment and Divorce
October 20, 2010
Shared below is a case study connected with the Fourth Commandment, "Honor your father and your mother." This case study has to do with the topic of divorce.
Case Study: Illegal Immigration
May 23, 2010
The issue of immigration, especially due to the recent Arizona immigration law, is complex, as this case study reveals.
The Health Care Reform Law and Catholic Social Teaching
March 23, 2010
Below are some suggestions for teaching about the new Health Care Law in the context of Catholic Social Teaching.
Catholics and Conscience
September 22, 2009
Read the moral dilemma to the students and ask them to rate how strongly they would respond based on either end of the spectrum.
St. Maria Goretti and Bl. Kateri Tekakwitha
July 28, 2009
In a society and culture obsessed with outward bodily appearance and sex outside of marriage, Maria Goretti and Kateri Tekawitha represent the importance of inner beauty and moral decision-making.
Catechesis with Persons with Special Needs
June 18, 2009
Soeren Palumbo, now a junior at the University of Notre Dame, delivered a powerful testimony of love for his sister, Olivia, speaking out against the use of "retard" as a word that both teens and adults use disrespectfully toward people with disabilities.
Avoiding Alcohol Abuse; Becoming A Better Me
May 05, 2009
Pray with your students for their commitment to live healthy and safe lives during these next few months and in the years ahead.
Discussing the President's Embryonic Stem Cell Order
March 13, 2009
Help your students to understand this issue and the Church's position on the side of life.
Case Studies on the Marks of the Church
February 13, 2009
Have your students discus ways in which each case study response underscores or ignores the four marks of the Church.
Pray for the Unborn
January 22, 2009
Today, on the 36th Anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion in the United States, take some time to pray with your students for the rights of the unborn, a change of laws, and a change of heart.
A New Day
January 16, 2009
In small groups have the students role-play peaceful resolutions to situations that are often marked by racial tensions.
Facebook and God's Kingdom
December 05, 2008
Today's Facebook generation is getting a little taste of what Purgatory and Heaven are like all wrapped into one.
Being Human through the Lens of Bruce Almighty
October 21, 2008
This lesson connects the content of Chapter 1 of Your Life in Christ to various themes found within the film Bruce Almighty.
Catholic Perspectives on the Political Debate
September 15, 2008
In light of the recent announcement that the United States Catholic Bishops will take up the issue of politics and abortion at the meeting of the full body of bishops in November, take some time to visit the Faithful Citizenship site sponsored by the USCCB.
Live More Simply, So Others Can Simply Live
September 09, 2008
Share with your students a lesson on consumerism from Activities for Catholic Social Teaching by James McGinnis.
St. Ignatius Loyola and Making Good Decisions
July 29, 2008
There are several discernment processes you can share with your students for when they are about to make an important decision. All of these should involve prayer.
A Scandal of "Great Suffering"
April 15, 2008
There are good reasons for teaching adolescents about sexual abuse.
The Morality of Human Acts
April 11, 2008
Have the students work on their own or in small groups to develop moral dilemmas.
Freedom Simulation Lesson Plan
February 15, 2008
As Catholic Christians we are called to choose the most loving thing in a given situation.
Gossip and Its Effect on the School Community
November 02, 2007
One of the most difficult realties about high school life is the devastating effect of gossip upon students and staff.
What Makes American Youth Happy?
September 18, 2007
Over the summer, the Associated Press and MTV released findings of an in-depth study of young people and happiness.
“Thou Shall Not Drive Like a Road Hog!”
July 17, 2007
Forgiveness… even when it’s hard!
July 10, 2007
Prom Season
May 14, 2007
Random Acts of Kindness
December 05, 2006
Religious educators and catechists are always looking for good ideas on how their students might translate faith into action. Christmas is an especially good time to remind us of why and how to love
Teen (and Teacher) Motivation
November 28, 2006
Former Notre Dame Fighting Irish coach Lou Holtz speaks to Beliefnet about how his "dream job" at Notre Dame made him a better Catholic, the role of prayer in pre-game rituals, and the four things everyone needs in life.
Body Image: Discussion Starter
November 15, 2006
Teen Culture
November 14, 2006
Moral Dilemmas
November 13, 2006
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