Delving into a catholic vocation of Single-blessedness or Single life. What is single life and how to live a single life?
Is Jesus really present in a wafer? Catholics believe they receive the body and blood of Christ during Mass. A longish and short answer are given in this blog post.
How to start a Catholic Blog. In this post, I will discuss my 5-Step process in creating a Catholic Blog from scratch.
What is The Transfiguration? Read to find out more about The Transfiguration of the Lord for kids as well as Transfiguration activities!
Here are the prayers for scrupulous to say. If combined with ERP Therapy, Religious Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder will be more manageable.
In this blog post, we will discuss one of the most asked questions from every Catholic: Is it a sin to dance?
In this blog post, we will show you some of the Catholic Wallpapers that you should save and display on your phones.
Do whatever he tells youJohn 2:5 Fiat 90 DiscernmentIf I can be honest, I wasn’t sure if I was going to do Fiat 90 again. I thought about only doing Fiat 40. I thought about not doing it at a…
This post could have many names, but I think my favorite might be, “You can have an Awesome, Loving Catholic Marriage and Incredible, Holy Sex!” But, are we as Catholics even allowed to say “Awesome” and “Incredible” and Sex” in the same sentence with “Holy”? Maybe not out loud in front of your in-laws or kids, but yes!
In this blog post, we will list down the best Catechism books you can buy now. These books will help you understand the Catholic faith more.
Here are 5 expert marketing tips to get more people to attend your Catholic events in any diocese! Increase attendees and participation with these tutorials
In this blog post, we will list down the Catholic Monasteries in Switzerland that you should consider visiting.
Discerning religious life with OCD is challenging. Here are the tips to find your vocation albeit you have obsessive-compulsive disorder.
If you’ve ever tried to teach anyone about the Eucharist then you know that it can be difficult, especially the first time you teach it!
Because this son of mine was dead, but has and has come to life again; he was lost, and has been found.Luke 15:24 The Wasteful SonHave you ever wondered what the word prodigal means? The Parable of…
I haven’t seen very many good explanations of what wonder actually is in the recent materials that I’ve read, which is really odd. Why would
Hi Folks!! Hope everyone is well. My family has been plagued with the stomach bug for almost two weeks now. We are just starting to emerge from the haze and put ourselves back together again. (I've had to miss two days of school, and as you know, there is nothing worse than unplanned sick days when you are a teacher!) Phew!! It was a tough one. I can't ever remember being THIS ready for spring to arrive!! Anyway, I've got a quick one for you today, but trust me when I tell you that this lesson is a HOOT! This is second year that I've done this with my students and we all have such a blast. The idea is for the students to write a parody of a song. I start by showing Adele's "Hello." Next, I show them this AMAZING parody done by third grade teacher, Mary Morris, from Tennessee. Then, we discuss the meaning of "parody" (an imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect) and I show BOTH videos again while we note the parts of the performance Mary Morris parodied. Finally, the FUN part! The kids write and perform their own parodies! Now, you can allow them to select their own song, but in order to keep this lesson short (we spend three class periods total), I have them all use "Hello." For students who struggle with this, have them select a topic and then brainstorm some vocabulary associated with their topic. In the picture above, the girls wanted to do a song about softball, so they made a list of words that go with sport to help them while the compose. Last year, each and every kid SANG their parody to the class! This year, only about half sang... the other half read theirs like they were at a poetry reading while the "Hello" instrumental music played in the background. Unfortunately, I didn't record our performances so I don't have any to show you (blogger FAIL!!) and I don't collect their papers because this is a speaking/listening grade (so I grade them on the spot while they perform). So, you are just going to have to trust me that this lesson is a blast! And it served as the perfect little "break" in between our compare/contrast and argument units :) Let me know if you give this a try and how it works out! I'd love to hear from you!
Mitosis and Meiosis Teaching Ideas: Coloring Activities, Video Project Ideas, and Animations for teaching cell division. Blog Post by Science with Mrs. Lau
How to go to confession (the Sacrament of Penance) for Catholics! Plus a super detailed examination of conscience for Catholics.
In this blog post, we will list down the most beautiful Catholic Churches in California that you should visit.
In this blog, we will dissect what are intrusive thoughts in OCD, why do they occur, are intrusive thoughts sin? and how to stop them.
All Catholic singles have experienced the moment when a well-intentioned friend makes a comment about our lack of relationship. But despite their attempts at encouragement and offering hope, their comments often fall flat. If you are no longer single, it’s important to realize how your words can translate when you’re spending time with your single [...]Read More...
+J.M.J.+ I am very happily married, but just a few short years ago I was in turmoil. I was wrestling with what God’s will for me was. Out of the blue, at 21 years old, I felt like I might be called…
Prayer is being on terms of friendship with God, frequently conversing in secret with him who, we know, loves us. St. Teresa of Avila Talking to GodIf we want to have a friendship, or any relations…
The problem isn’t with the sacrament itself; the problem is in how we teach it in the Catholic Church, and it is a very serious problem. In this post, I’ll cover three areas: Why do Catholics even go to confession? The problem with how we teach Confession What we need to change Why Do Catholics Even Go to Confession?
Is it a sin to ask God for a sign? In this blog post, we will dissect this one of the most frequent asked questions from Catholics.
Hi, friends! Today, I'd like to share five Catholic books that I will never get rid of. These are books that I absolutely love and highly recommend. If you're new to the faith, these are a great place to start learning! They are a treasure trove of knowledge for all, both cradle Catholics and those coming into the Church.
The Socratic style of discourse lends itself quite well to establishing critical thinkers due to the fact that Socrates believed that enabling students to think for themselves was more important than filling their heads with knowledge. With so much talk about the Common Core standards and truly increasing our student's argumentative powers and critical thinking skills, I decided to launch a Socratic Seminar style of instruction in my sixth grade classroom this week. Our Seminar The Text My approach began by engaging in a guided reading of a novel titled I Can't Believe I Have To Do This by Jan Alford. Throughout the course of the week we read the novel and discussed story events and critical vocabulary associated with the readings. The Questions Students were given a Socratic Seminar "Prep Sheet" at the beginning of the week. The sheet asked the students to do the following: #1. Summarize the assigned reading #2. Identify 3 compelling quotes or statements from the reading #3. Develop one Knowledge based question #4. Develop one Application style question #5. Develop one Synthesis style question Download at: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Socratic-Seminar-Packet The Set Up I then arranged my room in a double horseshoe configuration and assigned five students to be the inner circle. The inner circle students were slated to be the ones discussing and interacting. The outer circle of students were slated to observe and reflect and provide a 'backchannel'. The Discourse Relinquishing control was the MOST DIFFICULT thing!! Once the seminar began I truly had to force myself not to jump in and facilitate. Initially, it was truly awkward. Students nervously giggled and looked down at their papers. No one seemed willing to emerge as a leader. Once they realized that no one was coming to their rescue, the dialogue began and WOW. DID YOU KNOW?? A website called blockposters.com can take any .jpg or .gif image and turn it into a larger printable poster with overlapping edges for assembly?? Backchannel To occupy my outer circle, I distributed 5 ipads (1 for every 3 students) and allowed them to connect on todaysmeet.com. There they posted thoughts, questions, comments and even prompts to assist the inner circle. This back channel scrolled on the Smartboard throughout the seminar. (Admittedly, I didn't love the lack of grammar conventions demonstrated in the statements below.) Reflection/Assessment Without a doubt, we will do this again. Once the awkwardness ended, the dialog went FAR beyond what I've ever experienced with this novel. Students shared events that related DEEPLY to the characters, the character's choices and experiences. They also extrapolated character traits and applied them to new situations. As an assessment tool, each student completed an Exit Slip paragraph where they exercised their argumentative writing skills by completing a one paragraph reflection on the grade they deserved as a result of their participation in the seminar. Socratic discourse....making the kiddos use THEIR Smarticles!! All of my materials are available at: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Socratic-Seminar-Packet
Your Gifts and talents were meant to glorify God! If you are ready to align your gifts with what the Holy Spirit is leading you to do and be, then this article is for you.
Soooo. I’m not a super huge movie junkie, but I definitely see merit in watching good movies when I find them. Aaaaand, when I find those good movies, I always appreciate them a lot more tha…
(Guest post by Daniel) I can no longer eat that little tomato wedge that comes with side salads at restaurants. You know, the little half moon that sits to the right of the iceberg mix with the tex…
Want to know why you should teach the catechism to your kids? Everyone has a worldview, and the catechism helps kids form a biblical one!
The Angelus prayer holds a sacred place in Catholic spirituality, offering a profound opportunity for connection and reflection. The Angelus prayer invites us to pause and enter into a moment of contemplation. In this blog post, we will explore the transformative power of the Angelus prayer and delve into its significance in deepening your spiritual journey. We will also discuss the role of Catholic prayer cards, the nativity set, the seven deadly sins, and prayer candles in enhancing your experience with the Angelus prayer. The Power of the Angelus Prayer The Angelus prayer is a treasured practice from the Middle
A Catholic Life is dedicated to teaching and transmitting the Traditional Catholic Faith with a focus on fasting, the Tridentine Mass, and customs.
Getting in touch with our learning styles may assist us in identifying some biases we have when it comes to methodologies and can help us to step out of our comfort zones.
Are you looking for a way to teach critical thinking skills to your students? Give my favorite strategy, "Not the Answer" a try! This activity builds critical thinking skills through the use of multiple choice questions and allows you a look inside your students' thinking.
