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Fr. Mike Schmitz Video Assignments

By Catholic Religion Teacher

This resource will put your students in touch with one of the best, funniest, and most creative communicators of the faith today: Fr. Mike Schmitz. I’ve been amazed time and again at how well-received Fr. Mike is with my students. His wit and wisdom

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Religion

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Homework, Google Apps

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Biblical Basics - FULL UNIT!

By Catholic Religion Teacher

Wouldn’t it be great to take a full month off of lesson planning??? Well, you can do that this year (and every school year moving forward!) when you download this unit. Woohoo!!! This highly engaging, totally unique, and incredibly easy-to-teach

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Social Studies - History, Religion

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, ...

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Faith & Music Assignment

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I believe Christian music is one of the most powerful tools of evangelization that, unfortunately, most teachers are NOT taking advantage of.I distinctly remember the first time I gave Christian music a chance. I was a freshman in high school and

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Music, Religion

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Homework, Google Apps

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Plan to Be a Saint (A LIFE-CHANGING ASSIGNMENT!!!)

By Catholic Religion Teacher

Do you want your students to take their faith more seriously? Want them to live more intentionally and with a focus on things that really matter in life? Then check out this assignment. Inspired by a holy friend and mentor, Plan to Be a Saint is

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Religion

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

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Worksheets, Homework, Lesson

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Lent - SUPER BUNDLE!

By Catholic Religion Teacher

‘Tis the season to be holy! Help your students get ready for Lent this year with this SUPER BUNDLE of resources!Your digital download includes:- Lent - SUPER BUNDLE Lesson Plan Outline (6 pages of detailed teacher instructions)- Interactive Lenten

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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THE BIBLE DITTY (My students' FAVORITE unit!)

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***IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER***THIS WAS BY FAR MY STUDENTS' FAVORITE UNIT OF ALL-TIME. IF YOU TEACH THIS YOUR STUDENTS WILL GET EXCITED ABOUT RELIGION CLASS, HAVE A TON OF FUN, AND COME BACK TO YOU YEARS LATER TO TELL YOU HOW MUCH THEY STILL REMEMBER AND

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Religion

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Best Confirmation Object Lesson EVER!

By Catholic Religion Teacher

In this incredibly fun and memorable object lesson, students will go through the process of making a big glass of chocolate milk and walk away knowing how awesome the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation are and how important it is for us to

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Religion

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Lesson

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Catholic Central Video Assignments

By Catholic Religion Teacher

Looking for a super fun (and easy!) way to teach a topic about the Catholic faith? Look no further than the videos produced by Catholic Central! Catholic Central videos, hosted by Libby and Kai (two stellar and hilarious hosts!), do an amazing job

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Religion

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Homework, Google Apps

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Reflecting on The Chosen

By Catholic Religion Teacher

One of the many challenges religion teachers face is that of making the Bible (and more specifically, Jesus) not only interesting and understandable, but REAL and RELATABLE. Enter… The Chosen TV Series. Already watched by millions of people and

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Social Studies - History, Religion

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Homework, Printables, Google Apps

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Lectio Divina

By Catholic Religion Teacher

Want your students to experience the Bible in a new and powerful way? Want them to hear God’s voice and learn how to pray with the Word of God? Want them to make a commitment to living a life of holiness? Then how about teaching your students the

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Religion

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

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Homework, Google Apps

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St. Valentine's Day (BUNDLE!)

By Catholic Religion Teacher

This St. Valentine’s Day bundle seeks to keep the saint in SAINT Valentine’s Day! Students will learn the story of St. Valentine (all 3 St. Valentines, actually!), be challenged to think of ways to return St. Valentine’s Day from a rather secular

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Social Studies - History, Religion, Holidays/Seasonal

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets, Homework

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Biblical Basics - Part 1

By Catholic Religion Teacher

Biblical Basics - Part 1 is the first segment of a highly engaging, easy-to-teach, broad sweeping unit about the Bible. If you’re looking for the FULL unit (introduction, parts 1-5, and conclusion) please click HERE. Otherwise, please see below for

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Religion

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, ...

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PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson

$11.99

$9.99

Digital Download ZIP (718.91 MB)

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The Bible and The Chosen

By Catholic Religion Teacher

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Social Studies - History, Religion

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Homework, Printables, Google Apps

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$7.49

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“Touch Someone Who…” (A super fun and uplifting activity!)

By Catholic Religion Teacher

“Touch Someone Who…” is a fun, heart-lifting, and smile-making activity that my students have always REALLY enjoyed. This activity provides students with opportunities to share positive and uplifting comments with their classmates that they may

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Classroom Community

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

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Pick, Click, & Pray - Catholic Prayers (FULL Version)

By Catholic Religion Teacher

This is your one-stop shop for Catholic prayer! Now you can start (and even end!) every class with prayer, teach all kinds of new ones, and inspire your students to be the saints they are called to be!I sent a survey about prayer to Catholic school

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Philosophy, Religion

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Not Grade Specific

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Interactive Whiteboard, Google Apps

$12.99

$9.99

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Bishop Barron Video Assignments

By Catholic Religion Teacher

This resource will put your students in touch with the #1 evangelist of the 21st century: Bishop Robert Barron.Bishop Barron founded the ministry, Word on Fire, which is a beacon of the New Evangelization and reaches souls all around the globe. One

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Religion

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Homework, Google Apps

$11.99

$7.49

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Reconciliation Guide (6th-12th grade)

By Catholic Religion Teacher

A great, ready-to-use guide to the Sacrament of Reconciliation for 6th-12th grade students. Contains a step-by-step guide of what to do when one goes to Reconciliation and a 25-question age-appropriate examination of conscience.Your digital download

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Religion

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Handouts

$3.99

$2.99

Digital Download ZIP (21.49 MB)

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Saint Video Project

By Catholic Religion Teacher

This Saint Video Project comes fully loaded with incredibly detailed instructions, examples, and guides. Originally used as a way to have my students research and share their Confirmation saint, this project can also easily be used in the context of

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Religion

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Rubrics

$12.99

$9.99

Digital Download ZIP (651.96 MB)

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"WUCKPuFF!!!" (Confirmation Lesson Plan)

By Catholic Religion Teacher

Teach the Sacrament of Confirmation with a video and some crazy ninja lingo ("WUCKPuFF!"). This is a full lesson that covers the origins of Confirmation and what the sacrament looks like today, as well as a silly way to help students memorize the

Subjects:

Religion

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Lesson

$7.99

$5.99

Digital Download ZIP (432.23 MB)

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Getting to Know the Saints: Thomas Aquinas

By Catholic Religion Teacher

St. Thomas Aquinas is one of the most popular saints of the Catholic Church. A Doctor of the Church who was as smart as he was holy, Thomas’ life and thought continues to impact the Church and the world today. But just who was this “Dumb Ox”? And

Subjects:

Philosophy, Religion

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Homework, Lesson

$9.99

$7.99

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

2005-2007 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Theology teacher (as well as a little 2nd grade Theology and 5th grade Science and Social Studies) at Santa Clara Catholic Academy in Dallas, TX.

2007-2019 7th and 8th grade Theology teacher at Our Lady of Grace Catholic School in Edina, MN.

2007-2019 Coordinator of 8th grade Peer Ministry team.

2016-2019 Coordinator of 8th grade Sacrament of Confirmation program.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I try to incorporate the following in my teaching:

- Lots of fun
- Creativity
- Inspiring and memorable visuals
- Technology (music, videos, fun and professional-looking presentations)
- Story-telling
- Songs/dances/actions
- Making each lesson relevant to the everyday lives of the students I teach

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Tommie of the Year at the University of St. Thomas. The “Tommie Award” is given to “the senior who, according to UST students, faculty and staff, best represents the ideals of St. Thomas Aquinas through scholarship, leadership, and campus involvement”.

“Work of the Heart Award” from the Catholic Foundation. This award is given to the “unsung heroes who deserve recognition for outstanding service and dedication”.

Dean’s List, every semester while at the University of Notre Dame, St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, and the University of St. Thomas.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Bachelor of Arts in Theology from The University of St. Thomas, MN. Minors in Catholic Studies and Youth and Family Ministry.

Completion of Pre-Theology program (studying mostly philosophy) while discerning the priesthood at University of St. Mary of the Lake Mundelein Seminary.

Master of Arts in Education from the University of Notre Dame through the ACE (Alliance for Catholic Education) program.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

If you're curious, you can learn a lot more about me here: https://catholicreligionteacher.com/about-me/

Thanks and God bless you!

Greg

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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Specialty, Science, Social Studies - History, Arts & Music, Art History, Music, Health, Philosophy, Religion, Religion, For All Subject Areas, Classroom Management, Character Education, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, For All Subjects, Classroom Community

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