CHAPTER 1
In this chapter, the youth learn about the origin and mission of the Church, and that the Paschal Mystery was the greatest turning point in human history. Use the activity below to guide the young people in a
Click here to download The Paschal Mystery Drama
CHAPTER 2
In this chapter, the children learn about the growth of the Church during the first several centuries. Use the activity below to
Click here to download The Apostles Creed
CHAPTER 3
In this chapter, the youth learn about
Click here to download Movietime! Romero
CHAPTER 4
In this chapter, the youth learn about the mission Jesus handed down to Peter and his successors. Use the activity below to help the group reflect on how all
Click here to download Letter to the World
CHAPTER 5
In this chapter, the youth learn about the rise of Christendom, the Fathers of the Church, monasticism and mendicants.
Click here to download Who am I? What am I?
CHAPTER 6
In this chapter, the youth learn about how the Church continued to grow and develop while the Roman empire began to decline.
Click here to download Church as Herald and Servant Collage
CHAPTER 7
In this chapter, the young people learn about the presence of the Holy Spirit throughout the history of the Church. Use this Holy Spirit Scripture Search to discover the Holy Spirit’s presence and role in the Gospels.
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CHAPTER 8
In this chapter, the young people learn about the Church’s period of Reformation and Renewal. The young people can research the religious communities formed during this period by completing the Religious Communities Research activity.
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CHAPTER 9
In this chapter, the young people learn about the Church’s period of exploration and evangelization. They learn that the Church is “missionary of her very nature.” The young people can discover how the Church’s missionary efforts reach out to all people, everywhere by exploring the work of Catholic Relief Services (CRS).
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CHAPTER 10
In this chapter, the young people learn about the missionary Church. The mission of the Church is to reach into every corner of the globe with Jesus’ message of peace, justice and service to those in need. By inviting a guest who has done mission work to share with your group, you will help bring alive the content of this chapter for the young people.
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CHAPTER 11
In this chapter, the young people learn about the history of the Church in the United States. The chapter also
Click here to download Our Gospel mural activity
CHAPTER 12
In this chapter, the young people learn about more recent events in the Church’s history, such as Vatican II and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. In this activity, you can
Click here to download The Catechism of the Catholic Church overview