10 Great Songs for Easter
One of the ways that I am trying to help my class celebrate Easter this year is by teaching them some of the classic Easter hymns and songs, and also…
REcongress day three highlights
The last day of the conference was a beautiful sunny day. I only had two workshops and mass, which was probably good, as I am beginning to get the cold…
Religious Education Congress Day Two Highlights
Yesterday was a great day. We got to sleep in a little bit later and had some time to poke around the vendors before our first session. While this may…
Religious Education Conference Day One Highlights
In 7th grade religion on Wednesday, we were reading the parable of the sower. As we went through Jesus's explanation of the types of soil, we had to stop to…
Plan a Procession
Happy Feast of Christ the King! Last year our school got a brand new priest, Father Peter. For the first time in my life, I am older than one of…
Back to School Series: Retreats: Why? When? How?
I love retreats. I love going on retreats, although it can be a little difficult in the rural area where I live and teach. I love helping on retreats- especially…
Advent Party Poppers
Happy second week of Advent! I hope you are having a prayerful season so far. I know I am caught up in the usual tricky balancing act of not letting…
5 ways to celebrate the month of the Rosary
October is the month of the Rosary, and here are 5 ideas to help you celebrate in your class and school community. Do a color and pray rosary. Our school…