Go bowling. (#0077)
Eric Gallagher2019-08-30T16:09:40-05:00Be sure to invite parents, other groups, or friends if you want to get to know some others. Invite your Pastor!
Visit the Bishop. (#0081)
Eric Gallagher2019-08-30T16:07:05-05:00Email the office of the Bishop and request that your group get to meet with him for a short time (10-15 minutes) to meet him, ask him a few questions, [...]
Teach proper dining etiquette. (#0083)
Eric Gallagher2019-08-30T16:19:55-05:00This may seem a bit ridiculous but imagine one of your students meeting having dinner with someone they are interested in dating and "ruining it" because they lack good manners [...]
Interview an engaged couple. (#0085)
Eric Gallagher2019-08-30T16:21:52-05:00Ask your Pastor about a good engaged couple that your group could meet with. Have the couple come and talk about their faith and how they are preparing for marriage. [...]
Learn how to change a tire on a car. (#0082)
Eric Gallagher2019-08-30T16:26:49-05:00Bring a car mechanic in to show it in great detail. Have the youth in your group actually go through their cars and make sure they have everything they need [...]
Learn about each other’s families. (#0080)
Eric Gallagher2019-08-30T16:29:18-05:00Take some time to ask questions about each other's families. This is great especially for new groups or if you feel like you don't really know your group yet. It [...]
Learn how to change the oil in a car. (#0076)
Eric Gallagher2019-08-30T16:32:30-05:00This is a great human formation opportunity. Knowing how to change the oil in your own car can save you a lot of money over a lifetime. If you don't [...]
Go on a seminary visit. (#0072)
Eric Gallagher2019-08-30T16:35:13-05:00Many diocesan vocations offices offer visits. Join their offerings or plan your own! Be sure to connect with the seminary beforehand to ensure they are available to give you a [...]
Have an affirmation session. (#0071)
Eric Gallagher2019-08-30T16:37:11-05:00This can be an incredibly powerful activity, especially at the end of a retreat or trip together. Pass out a sheet a paper for each person and have them write [...]
Have a date night. (#0106)
Eric Gallagher2019-08-30T16:44:49-05:00Have a night where a guy's group takes a girls group out on a date. Teach the guys how to do things like tie a tie, opening the door for [...]
Write a letter to your future spouse. (#0069)
Eric Gallagher2019-08-30T20:31:33-05:00Whether someone gets married or becomes a religious, they will have a future spouse. Take some time to reflect on the reality that your future spouse is most likely out [...]
Invite the Diocesan Vocations Director in to speak about vocations. (#0067)
Eric Gallagher2019-04-16T19:31:15-05:00Typically every diocese has a Director of Vocations whose role it is to encourage healthy vocational discernment. They are often very open to visiting a parish, meeting with groups, giving [...]
Go “modest” clothes shopping. (#0065)
Eric Gallagher2019-08-30T16:47:33-05:00This is obviously more of a girl's idea than a boys. Take a trip to the mall or a clothing store and try on clothes. You don't have to buy [...]
Topic: Learn how someone is declared a saint by the Church. (#0064)
Eric Gallagher2019-08-30T20:48:47-05:00Learn about the canonization and beatification process in the Church. References: CCC 828 YouTube Video by Busted Halo: How Does the Catholic Church Declare Official Saints? Have other good references [...]
Choose a group patron saint. (#0063)
Eric Gallagher2019-04-16T19:18:20-05:00Choose a patron saint for your group and allow that saint to develop the personality, activities, and spirituality of your group. You can do this by invoking the saint often [...]
Lead a study on the lives of the saints. (#0062)
Eric Gallagher2019-08-30T20:57:16-05:00Have your group commit to leading others in the parish on a study of the Saints. This could be done monthly in addition to the group commitment and could use [...]
Topic: Learn about the four senses of scripture. (#0061)
Eric Gallagher2019-08-30T20:52:33-05:00People often ask whether or not we should read Scripture literally or not? The four senses of scripture provide much insight into the question. References: CCC 115-119 Got other good [...]
Learn about a saint that has a feast in the coming week. (#0060)
Eric Gallagher2019-08-30T20:59:21-05:00Take some time to look ahead at the upcoming week and find the feast days that will be celebrated. Spend a little time learning about and discussing a saint or [...]
Go a rosary walk. (#0059)
Eric Gallagher2019-04-16T18:58:53-05:00Take some time as a group to go on a walk and pray a rosary together. Seems simple but can be very profound and memorable.
Study the mysteries of the rosary. (#0058)
Eric Gallagher2019-08-30T20:40:46-05:00Learning about the mysteries of the rosary can help one meditate better on them when you are actually praying the rosary. Take time to learn about each of the different [...]
Pray the rosary as a group. (#0043)
Eric Gallagher2019-08-29T21:06:32-05:00This seems fairly simple, but praying the rosary as a group one time or every time you meet is often shared as one of the most fruitful things a small [...]
Learn about the best Catholic apps. (#0046)
Eric Gallagher2019-08-30T16:51:43-05:00Spend some time talking about your favorite apps to download for Catholic content. We curate lists on all of our “best of” ideas and post them here.
Learn about the best Catholic social media accounts to follow. (#0045)
Eric Gallagher2019-08-30T18:58:54-05:00Spend some time talking about your favorite social media accounts to follow for Catholic content. We curate lists on all of our “best of” ideas and post them here.
Best Of: Learn about the best Catholic YouTube channels. (#0044)
Eric Gallagher2019-08-30T19:01:59-05:00Spend some time talking about your favorite YouTube channels for Catholic content. We curate lists on all of our "best of" ideas and post them here.
Ask a deep question. (#0036)
Eric Gallagher2019-08-30T19:12:08-05:00This seems simple but it is intended to bring about a little more depth and intentionality than a typical small group discussion. A “deep question” often will require a little [...]