High School Character Education Handouts

This is EVERYTHING you need to teach about Lent and Holy Week!

This all-inclusive unit contains everything you will need to teach the basics about Lent and Holy Week. It includes the Catholic guidelines for fasting and abstinence as well as information on the traditional services for Ash Wednesday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday. The students will read their way through the scriptures and summarize each portion of the Passion and Resurrection of Christ.

This lesson plan includes a PowerPoint presentation that contains all the words you will need to lead the students through the guided notes. It's a compulsive 85 slides of information!

There are two PowerPoint versions...one with images and one without. You can open the version with images and you're ready to present. Or, you can take some time to add your own pictures so you can choose serious or silly to engage your class in the lesson. The slides are ready for pictures and adding that should take about 20-30 minutes, then you're ready to present.

The guided notes are easy for any level of student to complete as you work through the PowerPoint. It's simple enough that the basic students can complete the notes. There are also numerous open-ended questions to challenge the more advanced students.

The test includes multiple-choice, matching, and short answer questions. The questions are pretaught in the packet with a review guide so the students can be completely prepared for the exam. Answers are listed in the PowerPoint.

If you want to add a quick read-aloud to the lesson, The Tale of Three Trees: A Traditional Folktale is my favorite!

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➳I have...who has...: Reinforce Lenten vocabulary and trivia.

➳Sort the Lent Events: A fun sequencing game to learn the events of Holy Week.

Visit Catholic Kids Bulletin each month for awesome activity pages to help younger students learn about the Mass!

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Included in this bundle:

1. My Identity in Christ: 7-Day Teen Mini-Devotional – Help teens discover their true identity and purpose as children of God.

2. Standing Strong: 5-Day Mini Teen Devotional on Bullying and Kindness – Equip teens with tools to respond to bullying and practice kindness in a Christ-like way.

3. Gratitude 30-Day Challenge – A month-long devotional that fosters an attitude of thankfulness through daily Bible-based reflections.

4. Faith-Based Journal – A perfect companion for teens to reflect on their journey, jot down prayers, and explore their faith through creative journaling.

5. Be Thankful: Teen Mini-Devotional Journal – A guided journal blending gratitude and faith, encouraging teens to live with a thankful heart.

Each component of the bundle is designed to meet teens where they are, addressing real-life struggles while rooting them in Biblical truth. The variety of formats ensures engagement for different learning and reflection styles, fostering both spiritual growth and life application.

This bundle is ideal for homeschool families, youth ministry leaders, or anyone looking for faith-based resources to encourage teens in their Christian walk. With structured lessons and creative journaling prompts, teens can experience a deeper connection with God and practical ways to live out their faith daily.

**BENEFITS FOR TEACHERS/HOMESCHOOL PARENTS:
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• Time-Saving: Pre-made devotionals and journals eliminate planning time while providing structured resources.

• Versatile Use: Perfect for individual study, family devotionals, or group discussions.

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• Fosters Positive Character Development: Encourages kindness, gratitude, and resilience in daily interactions.

• Multi-Format Options: Journals and devotionals provide variety to suit different learning styles.

**BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS:
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• Builds Faith Foundation: Helps teens develop a deeper understanding of their identity in Christ.

• Practical Life Application: Teaches how to face challenges like bullying with kindness and Christ-like responses.

• Gratitude Mindset: Daily reflections encourage teens to focus on thankfulness and blessings.

• Creative Expression: Journaling opportunities allow for self-expression while strengthening faith.

• Encourages Independence: Promotes self-guided learning and reflection, empowering teens to take ownership of their spiritual journey.

With the Faith-Focused Teen Devotional Bundle, you’ll receive five powerful resources to inspire teens to embrace their identity in Christ, cultivate kindness, and practice gratitude. Whether used individually or as a comprehensive study, this bundle is a meaningful way to guide teens in growing their faith and character. Empower your teen with the tools they need to live boldly and faithfully in today’s world!

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Genesis 1-4: Lesson Plan

This product contains everything you need to help students learn the basic story of Genesis 1-4 which covers Creation, Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, and the first sins.

This Lesson Plan Contains…

PowerPoint Presentation: This includes 40 slides which coincide with the guided notes. It is ready to open and present, or it can be edited to fit to your style of teaching.

Guided Notes: The notes match up to the PowerPoint and include a lot of fill-in-the-blank questions. There are also numerous short answer questions to help the students reflect on the meaning of Genesis. The answers to complete the notes are highlighted throughout the PowerPoint Presentation.

Review: The review questions can be answered using the guided notes and contain the questions asked in the test so the students will be prepared for the exam. The questions are placed in categories so it could easily be used as a jeopardy style game, or as a homework assignment.

Test & Answer Key: The test contains matching, multiple choice, and short answer questions.

If you like this, there are other products available!

Fruit of the Spirit Handwriting, Mazes, and Dot-to-Dots

Lent Countdown and Goal Setting

Visit Catholic Kids Bulletin each month for awesome activity pages to help younger students learn about the Mass!