Attend daily Mass together. (#0108)
Eric Gallagher2019-09-04T13:32:19-05:00Many people do not get to experience daily Mass. Oftentimes they are surprised by how short and "easy" it is to go to daily Mass. If you can't make it [...]
Topic: Learn St. Thomas Aquinas’ Five Proofs of God’s Existence
Eric Gallagher2019-09-01T20:15:16-05:00St. Thomas Aquinas' Five Proofs have long been a great starting point for discussing God's existence. They provide an intellectual basis for God's existence. This is definitely a topic that [...]
Video: What if Starbucks Marketed Like a Church (#1009)
Eric Gallagher2019-08-30T21:13:42-05:00This is funny video that makes fun of the ways we tend to evangelize within the church. It's a video that offers some great insights and is a means for [...]
Video: What You Should Know About Purgatory (#1008)
Eric Gallagher2019-08-30T21:09:24-05:00A great video from Ascension Presents on Purgatory! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnwDDsN6ZfM
Video: Unmeeting Christ (#1007)
Eric Gallagher2019-08-31T19:59:36-05:00This video by PetersBoat.net is an excellent discussion starter on the reality of meeting Christ. A couple of good starter discussion questions might include: Would you say that you have [...]
Find a Brother/Sister Group. (#0105)
Eric Gallagher2019-08-30T14:52:59-05:00Oftentimes groups are separated by sex. If you're a guys only group, consider inviting a girls group to be your sister group. You can plan to do things together at [...]
Game: Johnny Whoop. (#1006)
Eric Gallagher2019-08-30T14:58:22-05:00Johnny Whoop is a game that involves having the youth ‘figure out’ the rules. You start by showing them the way to do it and then having them learn how. I’ve [...]
Video: Validation (#1005)
Eric Gallagher2019-08-10T19:48:08-05:00This is a classic and light-hearted video that can inspire quite a bit of conversation on how our actions and attitude can influence others.
Do a Holy Hour Together. (#0103)
Eric Gallagher2019-08-10T14:30:17-05:00This can be done as part of a meeting or the group can plan to do a holy hour once a week or once a month. Oftentimes small groups will [...]
Read the Sunday Readings. (#0102)
Eric Gallagher2019-08-10T12:55:23-05:00Reading and discussing the reading for Sunday Mass before Sunday is a great way to prepare for Mass. There are many places to find good reflections each week on the [...]
Shadow a Sacristan. (#0104)
Eric Gallagher2019-08-30T20:33:36-05:00Meet with a Sacristan (the person who assists with setup and cleanup for Mass) and ask them to go through the things that they do before, during, and after each [...]
Invite a Priest to Hear Confessions. (#0101)
Eric Gallagher2019-08-10T12:25:09-05:00Have a meeting where you invite your priest to come and speak about confession, answer questions, and end with him offering each person in the group an opportunity to go [...]
Learn and Pray the A.R.R.R. Method of Prayer. (#0100)
Eric Gallagher2019-08-10T12:18:12-05:00Teach your group to pray using the Acronym ARRR. It is a very popular method of prayer that stands for Acknowledge, Relate, Receive, Respond. You can use this video as [...]
Play a Board Game. (#0099)
Eric Gallagher2019-08-30T15:17:22-05:00Another simple idea that sometimes people just need permission to do. Have everyone in the group bring their favorite board games and play as many as you can. Or start [...]
Bring Your Biggest Role Model. (#0098)
Eric Gallagher2019-08-30T15:20:16-05:00Have a night where each person brings someone that they look up to. Spend time sharing about how they met, why they brought them, etc. You can still do a [...]
Have a Bonfire. (#0091)
Eric Gallagher2019-08-30T15:23:55-05:00This is truly one of the most simple traditional "activities" for groups to enjoy each others others. Have your group hang out around a fire pit with some simple snacks [...]
Visit and Tour a Convent or Monastery. (#0090)
Eric Gallagher2019-08-30T15:30:52-05:00Take your group on a trip to visit a convent or monastery. Most homes for religious have information on how to schedule a visit on their website. Ask your Diocesan [...]
Set up a Snack Schedule for the Group. (#0089)
Eric Gallagher2019-08-30T15:26:50-05:00Put together a schedule that expects the individuals in the group to provide snacks at various times. Be sure to discuss what's expected. Keep it simple and affordable for all [...]
Make a Group Covenant (#0095)
Eric Gallagher2019-09-01T03:10:45-05:00Many groups have found success in regards to commitment and accountability when they sign a group covenant. Essentially what a group covenant is, is a set of agreed upon behaviors [...]
Plan a wedding. (#0086)
Eric Gallagher2019-08-30T15:50:18-05:00Talk about what is needed to plan a wedding. Invite a priest to come in and share their experience with couples and marriage preparation. They can also bring their "checklist" [...]
Learn about finances. (#0097)
Eric Gallagher2019-08-30T15:52:42-05:00Knowing how to give, save, and spend are very important human qualities that many youth are not taught in the home. Being good stewards of the money God gives us [...]
Go to a movie. (#0096)
Eric Gallagher2019-08-30T15:55:12-05:00It's the little "human" things like this that we often neglect. Find a good movie at the theater and go together. Go out for ice cream or something afterwards. Invite [...]
Visit a funeral home. (#0088)
Eric Gallagher2019-08-30T16:00:08-05:00Ask a funeral home if they would be willing to give your group a tour, explain the process they go through when someone dies and have time for the group [...]
Have a potluck. (#0094)
Eric Gallagher2019-08-30T15:57:31-05:00Whether or not you have a group of adults or youth, have a potluck and invite all of the family members as well. Make it simple night with a little [...]
Study an Advanced Care Directive. (#0093)
Eric Gallagher2019-08-30T16:02:09-05:00Typically every big hospital provides a template and forms for an Advanced Care Directive. Talk about end of life, difficult choices in area of medical treatment, etc. Bring in a [...]