This week, we finish up our series on sacraments by discussing Holy Orders and Matrimony.
Our saint of the week is actually 2 saints… Louis and Zelie Martin!
Our prayer of the week is the Act of Love:
Opening Session: Sacraments and CCC
We completed this worksheet, then cut, glued, and folded it together with the previous two worksheets to make a booklet in this style.
Breakout Stations on Matrimony
Free, Total, Faithful, Fruitful
For a marriage to be valid, all 4 of these qualities must be present. Print this worksheet and match each wedding vow to its lifetime promise.
Venn Diagram
What qualities make a good priest? What qualities make a good husband/wife? What qualities are good in any kind of vocation? Brainstorm ideas in this worksheet, and then reflect on yourself: where do you need to grow to fulfill your future vocation?
Love Languages for Teens
Take this quiz to identify your love language, if you don’t know it already. Once everyone has identified their love languages, discuss: how can I show love to you? Here are some ideas, listed by language. It was originally written for younger children, so you will need to adapt accordingly.
Bonus: Conflict Resolution bulletin board
We made this article into a bulletin board. Enjoy!
Breakout Stations on Holy Orders
Name that Nun workbook
Using CatholicLink’s very clever infographics, print and complete this worksheet. Cut, fold, and staple into a booklet (you’ll need it for the Screen Game, if you play it later).
Who’s Who in the Church?
What’s the difference between a bishop, a priest, a deacon, and a member of the laity (married and single people)? Complete this worksheet, then check your answers against this bulletin board.
Board Games
Download and print a set of boards and Matrimony or Holy Orders cards, then find or make meeples (figurines), roll a dice, and play away!