Done-for-you lesson plans based on Fr. Mike's videos
Overview
Many of those working in Catholic parishes and schools have found the growing library of Fr. Mike Schmitz’s videos on Ascension Presents to be an effective resource. As classroom supplements, these videos can make topics come alive for students. They are also great resources for parish ministry; they work as small-group prompts for campus ministry sessions, for confirmation candidates and their parents, for youth group nights, and many others.
Details
Number of Lessons: 15
Video Length: Approximately 5-10 min. each
Class Length: 30/45/60 min. options
Ages: 14-18
Grade Level: High School
Presenters: Fr. Mike Schmitz
Available Languages: English
Materials
Quick Catholic Lessons with Father Mike, Leader's Guide is a spiral-bound book for leader’s to use, which presents 15 lessons that range from core questions about the Catholic Faith to practical issues on Christian discipleship. Each lesson includes objectives, opening and closing prayers with Scripture, an outline of Fr. Mike’s presentation, objective and subjective discussion questions (with in-depth leader commentary), activity ideas, and journal prompts (includes DVD).
Quick Catholic Lessons with Father Mike, Student Workbook provides the space for your teens to enter in and engage with Fr. Mike's presentations, helping to reinforce the lessons given in the videos. It includes multiple-choice questions, prayers, discussion prompts, activities, take home exercises, and more.
Awards
Association of Catholic Publishers - 2019, Excellence in Publishing Awards – Resources for Ministry, Third Place
