Pope Leo XIV & All the Leos: Awesome Reading Activities
Looking for a way to make Church history exciting and meaningful for your students? Dive into the legacy of the Popes named Leo with the Pope Leo XIV & Other Popes Named Leo Reading Comprehension Bundle! This engaging and EASY resource brings the stories of Pope Leo I (also known as Leo the Great), Pope Leo XIII, and Pope Leo XIV to life—and gives students of all levels the tools they need to explore Church leadership through the centuries.
Why Focus on the Leos?
The name Leo has been chosen by more than a dozen popes—and for good reason. From theological giants to reformers to modern leaders, the Popes named Leo have left a deep imprint on Catholic history. This bundle explores their lives, their teachings, and the significance of choosing a papal name like “Leo,” which means lion. Strong, wise, and courageous—just like the Church needs her shepherds to be!
What’s Inside the Pope Leo Bundle?
This bundle includes four complete reading comprehension activities, each carefully leveled for upper elementary, middle school, and high school readers. Here’s a peek at what’s included:
A Pope Leo Roundup
A great way to start the unit—this reading highlights details about several of the Popes names Leo and is a great starting point to learning about the predecessors to Pope Leo XIV.
Pope Leo I, the Great
Famous for confronting Attila the Hun and defining Christ’s divine nature at the Council of Chalcedon. His courage and leadership shaped the Church forever.
Pope Leo XIII
Known for his encyclicals on justice and labor, he also had a special devotion to the Rosary and Saint Thérèse of Lisieux.
Pope Leo XIV
Our new pope! This resource gives students the chance to consider how a modern pope with a traditional name might carry forward the values of those who came before him.
Each activity includes:
- 3 differentiated reading passages (upper elementary, middle school, and high school)
- 10 multiple-choice questions to check comprehension
- 10 discussion questions to spark conversation
- 1 creative mini-poster activity to reinforce learning
This bundle also includes:
- 2 bonus coloring pages (featuring Pope Leo the Great and Pope Leo XIII with Saint Thérèse)
- A fun Pope Leo XIII word search
Why Use Reading Comprehension Activities to Teach About Pope Leo
Faith Meets Literacy – Builds reading comprehension and introduces Catholic tradition in one lesson Flexible and Differentiated – Use with multi-age classrooms, homeschool siblings, or youth groups Easy to Use – Just print and teach—minimal prep required Rich in Meaning – Helps students understand the role of the pope and how the Church remembers her leaders
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Make the papacy come alive for your students. Help them explore what it means to lead the Church, what legacy really means, and how one name—Leo—can echo through centuries of faith.
Click here to buy the Papal Names Reading Comprehension Bundle & Teach About Popes Named Leo
It’s not too late to get my book and celebrate the conclave: Habemus Papam? Do We Have a Pope?
Do you want more ideas to teach kids about the Papal Conclave? Try this reading comprehension activity or this one for early elementary students! Here’s a post with more ideas! Or, check out more Papal ideas here, here, here, or here.
First Communion Gift Idea!
While you’re on Amazon…check out this First Communion gift idea!
This Catholic Saints & the Eucharist Puzzle Book is a perfect way to help kids connect with the Eucharist in a hands-on way. It’s full of word scrambles, cryptograms, and puzzles that introduce 23 saints who had a deep love for the Eucharist.
You can download the file to print and use in your classroom, or order printed books if you want something ready to gift. Whether it’s for your students, your own kids, or a godchild preparing for their big day, this is an easy, meaningful way to keep the focus on faith.
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- Save time and get the entire YEAR of Catholic Kids Bulletins in one easy download! This comprehensive resource includes both Spanish and English versions, covering every Sunday and Holy Day of Obligation. This page includes detailed descriptions of the bulletins if you want more information.
Weekly Gospel Connection:
- Each bulletin includes a coloring page that reflects the week’s Gospel reading.
- Saint of the Week:
- Each week highlights a Catholic Saint, inspiring kids with the stories of holy men and women.
Weekly Activities:
- Kids can dive into fun activities, which are different every week. The bulletins may include Psalm tracing, mazes, color-by-number, puzzles, and word searches.
Mass Liturgy Outline:
- The top of each bulletin features an outline of the Mass, helping kids learn the order and structure of the liturgy as they follow along.
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If you like these bulletins and likewise want to extend the learning about the Mass, check out these activities!
May Catholic Kids Bulletin
Mayo Boletín para Niños Católicos
May Bulletins include…
- Easter Season
- Saint Joan of Arc
- Saint Joseph the Worker
- Saint Philip Neri: These would be a fun way to help kids remember about Philip Neri–can you figure out why?
- Blessed Imelda Lambertini: I learned about Blessed Imelda from this Glory Stories CD; it’s a great EASY way to learn about the saints!
- Mary, Mother of God
- Ascension will be moved to Sunday in most parishes, but some churches will celebrate Ascension on Thursday and read the 7th Sunday of Easter readings on the Sunday. Choose whichever bulletins work for your areas.
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