Bible Lesson Plans & Free September Bulletins
Bible Lesson Plans
Are you having a hard time finding bible lesson plans that are all-inclusive, use the BIBLE as a textbook, and include a variety of activities?
Each of my bible lesson plans includes a printable packet for students with worksheets and activities along with a PowerPoint with answers and games to check answers and discuss student learning. These units are more than a BORING packet–think of notes, graphic organizers, discussion prompts, and vocabulary analysis all put together into a convenient booklet so students can easily keep track of everything they need for a unit. I like to print each unit with a different color so students can easily find the “green packet.”
These were developed to be appropriate for Catholic or Protestant students; specific theology isn’t explicitly stated, but there are areas where students are prompted to find out what their particular faith believes. There are some specifically Catholic pages that can be included or removed based on the faith of your students.
One of my favorite details is that the student packets were created so they could be completed independently–with only a bible as a textbook. If a student misses class (or zones out during instruction), s/he can catch up as homework without missing information. I like these bibles for students because of the lower reading level. If the reading level isn’t a concern, this Catholic bible has great extra information to supplement the packets.
If you want to see more examples, check out this post: Teach with PACKETS & Keep Students Engaged – Catholic Kids Bulletin.
Year B (2024): Catholic Kids Bulletins in English & Spanish
Do you want ONE file with a whole year of Catholic Kids Bulletins? It’s ready! As always, the monthly bulletins will remain free, but the yearly version is way more convenient.
In one easy download, you’ll get…
- A full year of bulletins
- Over 50 Catholic saints including Saint Anthony, Saint Kateri, and Saint Martin de Porres
- The entire liturgical year including Ordinary time, Lent, and Advent
- Holy Days of Obligation
- Holy Week
The Catholic Kids Bulletin worksheets (in English & Spanish) match up to the weekly Mass readings in the Catholic Church. There are coloring pages that match the weekly Gospel reading. There are activities throughout the month, along with Psalm copywork and a wordsearch.
Do you need back-to-school ideas? Check out these posts…
- Seven Tips for Back-to-school in religion class
- Five Tips to help students lead class prayer
- Prayer worksheets and a PowerPoint to help students lead prayer
- More prayer resources: ACTS Prayer and Nicene Creed
- Bible Basics Activities and Scavenger Hunt
- Mass Order Worksheets and Games
September Catholic Kids Bulletin
The FREE Printable Catholic Kids Bulletin worksheets match up to the weekly Mass readings in the Catholic Church. There are coloring pages that match the weekly Gospel reading. There are Mass activities throughout the month, as well as Psalm copy work and a word search. In addition, the order of the liturgy of the Mass along the top of each bulletin also helps kids follow along during Mass. Next, they can learn the order and structure of the Mass. Finally, a coloring page about a Catholic Saint teaches about Catholic History and saints.
Have you used Catholic Kids Bulletins before? If you have questions, check here…
Year B (2024): Catholic Kids Bulletins in English & Spanish: A Full Year of Mass Activities!
September Catholic Kids Bulletin
Septiembre Boletín para Niños Católicos
September Bulletins include…
- Saint John Chrysostom: He spoke about bees because of their family structure and hard-working nature. These honey sticks would be a fun addition to a lesson about him!
- Saint Padre Pio: Here are two crafts ideas to make Monstrances (one, two). We see the Monstrance so rarely at our church, so I think it’s important to give kids a visual for this one. This Pray by Sticker book includes a monstrance and this style of book definitely keeps my kids busy!
- Saint Vincent de Paul
- Saint John Vianney: Try out this SKIT about Saint John Vianney
- Ordinary Time
Also–in the bulletins this month, your kids will earn that all the candles at Mass are made (at least partially) of BEESWAX. This might be a perfect time to buy a set of these!
These FREE Catholic Mass Bulletin Printables are offered each month in order to help young Catholics learn at Mass. For example, you are welcome to print and share with others. If you can afford it, click Support CKB on the left and then donate to help pay for the time and effort put into these pages. Thanks!
